Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal since 2000. 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. Over the years, Lazarczyk has been honored with numerous state, regional, and national awards for his work, including a first place for column writing from the Associated Press Sports Editors in 2011, and inclusion in Notable Sports Writing of 2009 in Best American Sports Writing. When not working, he can be found, reading, hiking, or drinking too much coffee.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2023
Fans energized as UMaine men’s hockey returns to national spotlight
The Black Bears are ranked in the top 10 for the first time in 12 seasons, to the delight of students and alumni.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2023
Men’s hockey: Maine stays unbeaten at home, takes 5-2 win over rival UNH
Freshman Josh Nadeau scores a hat trick for the Black Bears, with brother Bradly Nadeau assisting on all three goals.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
Women’s basketball: Holmes, Indiana rally late for 67-59 win over Maine
Gorham native and All-American Mackenzie Holmes leads Indiana with 22 points as an epic upset bid by the Black Bears falls short.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
Girls’ hockey: Teams to watch in southern Maine
Defending state champion Cheverus is still the team to beat, but the Stags will have strong competition.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
Girls’ hockey: Players to watch in southern Maine
Keep an eye on these talented players this winter, several of them selected to last season’s Varsity Maine All-State team.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
Girls’ hockey: Gorham co-op looks to build on last season’s success
The Rams are coming off a 13-win season in which they advanced to the regional finals for the first time in team history.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2023
Dominant Leavitt completes historic football season with exclamation point
The Hornets cruised to the Class C state championship and finished an 11-0 season that included wins over several of the biggest high schools in Maine.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2023
College football preview: UMaine (2-8) at New Hampshire (5-5)
The winner of this rivalry game gets the Brice-Cowell Musket and goes into the offseason on a high note.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Maine Celtics focus on ‘developing winning habits’ at start of new season
The team, which plays its home opener Friday night at the Portland Expo, reached the NBA G League playoffs last season for the first time since 2017.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2023
Football: Wells peaking as it readies for Class D state game against Foxcroft
The Warriors are 6-0 against Class D opponents this season.
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