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
March 9, 2019

Sidelines: From teammate to mentor | Former Maine star Jamil Demby is eager to see more Black Bears join him in the NFL, Travis Lazarczyk writes

In a visit to UMaine, Jamil Demby reflects on his first season in the NFL
Published
March 8, 2019

High school basketball: DeWolfe, Fleming earn basketball honors

Anna DeWolfe of Greely and Matt Fleming of Bangor are named Miss and Mr. Maine Basketball.
Published
March 8, 2019

College football: Black Bears show their stuff for scouts

Representatives from 12 NFL teams on hand for Maine pro day.
Published
March 7, 2019

Basketball notes: Waterville native shines for strong St. Joseph’s squad

Jordan Jabar started all 30 games for Monks this season.
Published
March 7, 2019

Sidelines: With NCAA tourney at stake, Black Bears start strong | Maine begins defense of America East title with dominant win over UNH

BANGOR — Late in the first quarter of Wednesday night’s America East 69-36 quarterfinal win over the University of New Hampshire, University of Maine point guard Dor Saar drove to the basket for a sure layup after a steal. Saar had a good shot, but she knew Tanesha Sutton would have a better one. Saar […]
Published
March 4, 2019

Boys basketball: Forest Hills celebrates another Gold Ball

The Forest Hills enjoys life at the top after winning its third state title since 2013.
Published
March 2, 2019

Boys basketball: Ramblers ride defense to state crown

Winthrop prides itself on taking charges, and it was a big difference against Houlton.
Published
March 2, 2019

Boys basketball: Forest Hills beats Schenck for Class D state championship

The Tigers hold off the Wolverines in the final quarter for their first Gold Ball since 2015.
Published
March 1, 2019

Boys basketball: Lawrence falls to Greely in Class A state game

Rangers cap off another brilliant season with a Gold Ball.
Published
March 1, 2019

Tigers burning bright: Jackman rallies around its high school basketball teams

The town of Jackman is all in with its support of the Forest Hills basketball team, which will play against Schenck of East Millinocket on Saturday for the Class D boys basketball championship.