Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Portland Press Herald since 2021. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Prior to joining the Press Herald, Lazarczyk spent 20 years covering sports in central Maine at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. He's been twice honored as the Maine Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.
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PublishedApril 17, 2025
Wells boys lacrosse looks to build on last season’s state championship
Coming off a Class C title, the Warriors will be tested with a young team against a strong schedule.
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PublishedApril 17, 2025
Southern Maine boys lacrosse teams to watch in 2025
One of these squads returns potentially historic talent.
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PublishedApril 17, 2025
Southern Maine boys lacrosse players to watch in 2025
These players should be among the best in the southern part of the state this spring.
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PublishedApril 15, 2025
Hearts of Pine can learn from early season grind
After two losses in a row, there’s a break in the schedule, giving players and coaches time to reflect on what they’ve learned, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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PublishedApril 14, 2025
Maine men’s hockey slides in final poll of season
A loss in the first round of the NCAA tournament dropped Maine a few spots, but not out of the top 10.
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PublishedApril 12, 2025
Cooper Flagg’s next move should be obvious
Even though the end of Duke’s season was abrupt, the Newport hoops phenom should move on to the NBA without hesitation.
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PublishedApril 10, 2025
Alfond Arena renovations the biggest sign of UMaine’s commitment to upgrades
With many athletic department projects either complete or underway, the improvements at Maine’s most visible facility are a sign the school takes being the state’s lone Division I program seriously.
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PublishedApril 8, 2025
Sea Dogs learn weather in Maine is not always perfect for baseball
Tuesday’s home opener was played in snow flurries and cold, a new experience for many Portland players.
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PublishedApril 7, 2025
Boston’s top pitching prospects start the season with Portland
David Sandlin and Connelly Early look to lead what is expected to be a deep starting rotation of prospects with the Sea Dogs
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PublishedApril 5, 2025
Sea Dogs outfielder has the best nickname in baseball. He’s a prospect, too
Jhostynxon Garcia’s nickname, ‘The Password,’ and his talent should make him a favorite of Sea Dogs fans this season.
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