Curling is gaining popularity at Maine colleges, and several teams are competing – and learning – this weekend in a tournament at Belfast Curling Club.
Travis Lazarczyk
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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.
Posted inFootball, Varsity Maine
Football: Mount View, Waterville look at 8-man football
Declining football participation at area schools makes move necessary.
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Colby’s offense shines again in win over Bowdoin
The unbeaten Mules go over 100 points for the sixth time in 11 games, earning a 108-62 men’s basketball victory.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Injury to Millan a big blow for UMaine women’s basketball
Blanca Millan, the conference player of the year last season, suffered a torn ACL last Friday and is done for the season.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Leavitt rallies, beats MCI for Class C title
The Hornets overcome two double-digit deficits and finish an undefeated season with a 30-24 victory.
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Women’s basketball: Millan misses most of UMaine’s 62-49 loss to Boston University
Blanca Millan hits her head on the court less than a minute into the game, but returns late in the third quarter stitched up to play.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: MCI upsets Winslow in Class C North final
The Huskies, who allowed 61 points in a regular-season loss to the top-seeded Black Raiders, get revenge with a 49-21 victory.
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Football: Brunswick cruises to berth in Class B title game
The Dragons (11-0) rush for 517 yards in a 42-14 win over Lawrence in the North final.
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Women’s basketball: Millan blossoming into a star for UMaine
Senior Blance Millan has come along way since her freshman season, and will finish career as one of the program’s top players.
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McVicar does what’s needed for Maine women’s basketball, and does it well
Maddy McIvar has one assist in the box score in an exhibition victory against Stonehill, but she does so much more, and will be counted on heavily this season.