While fighters go out of state to compete, they hope the state will allow events by the end of summer.
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.
Maine native Brandon Berry hits career milestone in boxing ring
West Forks native recently earned 20th career victory of his professional boxing career.
Changes coming in next MPA high school classification cycle
MCI would drop to Class C in most sports in the new plan, which still has several steps to clear before being finalized.
Sidelines: The central Maine basketball tournament was a perfect end to an imperfect season
The four regional champions are a reminder of our resiliency in tough times, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Commentary: University of Maine women’s basketball team deserve credit for navigating tough season
Getting through the 2020-21 season without a Covid-19 case is an accomplishment, even if the Black Bears didn’t reach their ultimate goal, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Winthrop stages incredible late rally to sink Madison, win C/D championship
Ramblers overcome 17-point fourth quarter deficit to take home the hardware.
Central Maine basketball tournament title contenders are soaking in the moment
While on a smaller scale than past years, an opportunity to win a championship motivates the participants.
Commentary: UMaine women’s basketball team can point to comeback at Stony Brook as key run of season
When the Black Bears rallied for a victory at Stony Brook on Feb. 14, they learned how to play against the Seawolves.
Sidelines: UMaine women’s basketball team a defensive force
The Black Bears got off to a slow start on offensive in the America East semifinals, but Albany was unable to build a big enough cushion because Maine’s defense was so good.
Sidelines: The Red Sox outfield of young stars, gone already
Let’s remember the entire young outfield the Red Sox groomed through the minors to the World Series, that is gone too soon, Travis Lazarczyk writes.