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.

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April 19, 2021

Women’s Basketball: Former University of Maine star Blanca Millan gets her WNBA shot

The graduating senior signed a training camp contract with the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
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April 18, 2021

Women’s basketball: UMaine’s Millan signs with WNBA’s Mystics

Two-time America East Conference Player of the Year Blanca Millan signs a training camp contract with Washington.
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April 18, 2021

Boxing: West Forks native Brandon Berry defends title by TKO, while Waterville’s Justin Rolfe wins fight by knockout

Area fighters come out victorious at event in Derry, New Hampshire.
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April 17, 2021

Sidelines: Former UMaine goalie Jeremy Swayman showing he belongs in the NHL

Swayman giving Boston Bruins much-needed lift, and he should be here to stay, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Published
April 16, 2021

Boxing: Brandon Berry, Justin Rolfe prepping for weekend bouts

Berry looks to defend the UBO welterweight all-American title, while Rolfe returns to ring for the first time since losing the USA New England heavyweight belt.
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April 16, 2021

Skowhegan Area High School unveils new ‘River Hawks’ logo for sports teams

The nickname and logo replace the controversial ‘Indians’ mascot, which was retired prior to the 2019-2020 school year.
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April 15, 2021

Sidelines: As the high school tennis season begins, flexibility is key

Playing together for just the second time, Waterville’s top doubles team clicks quickly, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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April 14, 2021

2021 baseball overview: After time away, teams just happy to be on the diamond

New umpire positioning and potential pauses in play due to the pandemic are on the minds of central Maine’s high school baseball teams.
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April 13, 2021

2021 lacrosse overview: Central Maine teams eager to shake off the rust

After a lost season due to the pandemic, high school lacrosse teams excited to get back on fields.
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April 10, 2021

Sidelines: Remembering University of Maine men’s hockey coach Red Gendron

Travis Lazarczyk remembers following Gendron’s career, from its early days in Vermont high school hockey to Alfond Arena in Orono.