At the Maine Skirmish in Winslow, the matches among the youngest wrestlers seldom lasted more than a few seconds, but they discover it is ‘an adrenaline rush.’
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.
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Maine luger Julia Clukey to try for 2018 Winter Olympics
The athlete, now 30, says that she’ll retire after the games, but she feels strong right now and ready to compete.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Bessey helps Brunswick grind out a win
Will Bessey rushes for 213 yards in a 27-16 win over Mt. Blue.
Posted inSports
Campbell wins Charlie’s Maine Open
Matthew Campbell started the day in 23rd place and rallied to victory.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Biddeford gets go-ahead for Class B football
A change in the MPA rules will allow the Tigers to drop from Class A.
Posted inSports
Smashing homecoming for Scotty 2 Hotty
Scott Garland receives a warm welcome in his return to Maine.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Five-class system a step closer in high school basketball
One more committee vote is needed before the full MPA membership votes.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
MPA proposal would drop Biddeford, Noble to Class B for football
But there are still votes ahead before the moves become official.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Winter sports
Class D boys: Forest Hills tops Fort Fairfield for state title
The unbeaten Tigers pull away late for a 51-45 victory.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine, Winter sports
Western Class D girls: Unbeaten Rangeley takes regional title
The Lakers ride their defense to a 39-22 victory over Richmond.