A spring high school football season was always a longshot, Travis Lazarczyk writes
Travis Lazarczyk
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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.
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America East Conference sets basketball tournament format
The top two seeds will earn byes to the semifinals, with championship games at predetermined campus sites.
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UMaine men’s hockey team looks to catch its breath with season on pause
Coach Red Gendron said he’s seen improvement in recent games, and hopes that continues when the team is able to get back on the ice.
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With no games this weekend, UMaine women’s basketball team focuses on fundamentals
The Black Bears welcome the bye week brought on by the university’s pause in competition.
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Sure, face masks can be a hassle, but HS basketball players grateful for games
Maine has mandated masks to be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn’t been easy.
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Dor Saar reflects on entering record books for UMaine women’s basketball program
The senior point guard broke the career 3-pointers record Sunday, and continues to put her teammates in good situations to score.
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Sidelines: It’s hard to get used to watching basketball in an empty gymnasium
Skowhegan beats Mt. Blue in boys action Friday night, but this was hardly a typical night.
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Blanca Millan, Anne Simon form dangerous scoring combination for UMaine women’s basketball team
The senior and sophomore give Black Bears a one-two punch that opponents have struggled to contain in the early going.
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NAC calls off basketball season; UMF will try to play in-state schedule
The conference, which includes five Maine colleges, had previously delayed a decision on winter sports before opting to cancel competition.
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Commentary: At the University of Maine, the Pit goes silent for basketball games
With no crowd for games this season, the UMaine basketball teams move games to their old campus gym, with no crowds, Travis Lazarczyk writes.