Travis Lazarczyk

Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
June 30, 2021

2021 high school baseball wrap-up: In unique season, teams adjusted to new umpire positioning

Pitchers held the early advantage as hitters regained their timing after missing a season of baseball.
Published
June 29, 2021

2021 high school tennis wrap-up: Gratitude, team titles highlight the return to play this spring

Waterville, Hall-Dale girls won state titles after the 2020 was wiped out due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published
June 26, 2021

With PGA Tour cards at stake, Korn Ferry Tour players thankful to make the cut

At the Live and Work in Maine Open, Korn Ferry Tour players keep the ultimate goal in the back of their minds.
Published
June 25, 2021

Fairfield boxer Justin Rolfe prepares for heavyweight title bout

Rolfe, 29, will fight for the American Boxing Federation’s Atlantic Heavyweight crown on Saturday in New Hampshire.
Published
June 24, 2021

Young golfer recovers from rough start, with help from fellow Mainer

Amateur Caleb Manuel, 19, gets encouragement from his playing partner, Falmouth Country Club teaching pro Shawn Warren, during the first round of the Live and Work in Maine Open.
Published
June 23, 2021

Club builders on the Korn Ferry Tour keep pro golfers well-supplied

The crew, working behind the scenes, does everything from getting new clubs ready to getting spikes for shoes.
Published
June 19, 2021

Class B softball: Cape Elizabeth slugs way to state title

Capers pound out 19 hits to end Winslow’s Cinderella run.
Published
June 19, 2021

Sidelines: Boom goes the Father’s Day column

In honor of Father’s Day, Travis Lazarczyk lets his dad, John “Boom” Lazarczyk, offer his opinions on his favorite teams.
Published
June 18, 2021

Softball: Winslow peaks at right time to pull off improbable run to states

After playing a tough regular season schedule, the Black Raiders hit their stride to win Class B North.
Published
June 17, 2021

Class A North baseball: Bangor pitches way past Skowhegan and into states

Rams hold River Hawks to one hit in the regional final.