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
July 12, 2019

Baseball: Somerset sinks Capital Area to reach finals of 13-15 Babe Ruth state tournament

Chargers will face Greater Portland in best-of-three finals beginning Saturday in Augusta.
Published
July 11, 2019

Sidelines: A troublesome hole at Maine Amateur

Hole 2 at Portland Country Club played tough all week and was the pivotal hole in the final round, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Published
July 10, 2019

Sidelines: Augusta native records rare hole-in-one in Maine Amateur play

An ace in tournament play is always special, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Published
July 9, 2019

Sidelines: Even the best struggle at Maine Amateur

Golfers with a successful past can always have a rough day, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Published
July 6, 2019

Sidelines: Nick Mayo trying to make most of his chance

The Messalonskee grad has opportunity to impress the NBA as the Miami Heat opens summer league play, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Published
July 5, 2019

Morning Sentinel Baseball Player of the Year: David Barre, Waterville

To Waterville’s Barre, baseball is about fancy footwork and fun.
Published
July 5, 2019

Morning Sentinel Baseball Coach of the Year: Jeff Pillsbury, Mt. Abram

Pillsbury led Roadrunners to first playoff win in nine seasons.
Published
July 3, 2019

Kennebec Journal Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Ryan Worster, Maranacook

Work and tireless dedication helped turn Worster into a state champion thrower.
Published
July 3, 2019

Morning Sentinel Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Taylor Bielecki, Waterville

Watervile junior draws motivation from close races at state meet.
Published
July 2, 2019

Morning Sentinel Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Carly Warn, Winslow

Successful jumper shines in big late-season meets for Black Raiders.