Travis Lazarczyk

Columnist

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.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Football: Brunswick turns back Lawrence

by Travis Lazarczyk October 5, 2018October 5, 2018

The Dragons build an early 28-0 lead, let most of it slip away, then pull away late for a 55-28 win.

Fall sports, Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Commentary: Small football rosters are forcing big decisions

by Travis Lazarczyk September 23, 2018September 23, 2018

High school teams must balance potential injuries with the penalty that comes with forfeiting.

Maine colleges, Sports

College football: Trinity ruins Cosgrove’s return

by Travis Lazarczyk September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

Jack Cosgrove, the former UMaine coach now with Colby, watches his team lose 35-0 in its opener.

Maine colleges

Colby football team gets back to work

by Travis Lazarczyk August 27, 2018August 28, 2018

The Mules welcome the Arrival of new coach Jack Cosgrove.

Sports

Blodgett finally gets her spot alongside Maine’s best

by Travis Lazarczyk August 18, 2018

The state’s most acclaimed player, Cindy Blodgett enters the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Maine colleges, Sports

UMaine’s Edwards seeks bigger role

by Travis Lazarczyk August 11, 2018August 11, 2018

Earnest Edwards has established his worth as a dynamic kick returner, but the Black Bears are looking for him to become a more prominent part of their passing game.