Dave Dyer has returned for his second stint as Sports Copy Editor/Writer for the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company in the same role from 2012-2015. He spent the past year doing freelance sports writing in Seattle, Washington. During that time, Dave had articles published by the Seattle Times, covering the Seattle Marathon, the Seattle Storm of the National Women’s Basketball League (WNBA) and Seattle Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). He also collaborated with the U.S. Olympic website, teamusa.org, interviewing some of the key athletes of the 2016 Summer Olympics, including Michael Phelps, Simone Manuel, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart. Before his first stint in Augusta, Dave was a Sports Writer for the Biddeford Journal Tribune from 2009-2012. A native Mainer, Dave was raised in North Waterboro and graduated from Massabesic High School. He is a graduate of Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, where he was a quarterback on the football team from 2004-2007. Dave lives in Belfast with his girlfriend, Brandi. They have a daughter, Scout, and a Yorkshire Terrier named Humphrey. In his spare time, Dave enjoys watching a good movie or television series. He also unapologetically watches professional wrestling.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2024
College notebook: Pitching a nice surprise for Thomas College baseball during Florida trip
Andrew Pruell and Jarrad Willette prove to be early standouts for the Terriers.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2024
Women’s basketball: Maine is ready to dance once again
The Black Bears are returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 after winning the America East championship.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2024
Men’s hockey: Late goal gives Maine win over UMass in regular-season finale
Lynden Breen nets a goal with less than two minutes left in the third period, lifting the Black Bears to a 4-3 victory.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2024
High school basketball: Dunking not as easy as it seems for players at McDonald’s Senior All-Star Games
Sometimes, the ability to finish is more important than the flashiness of the move, according to state’s top seniors.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Women’s college basketball: Young UMaine-Augusta back in national tournament for a third straight season
The Moose, who have eight freshmen on the team, have rolled to 20 victories for a second straight year.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2024
Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched
Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it’s possible we won’t see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Tight showdowns could be in store for Class C boys and girls state championship games
Hall-Dale, Dexter ready for defensive battle in C girls title game; Monmouth Academy, Mount View match skill, athleticism in C boys title game.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2024
Basketball: C South finals bring a mix of old and new contenders
Recent girls Class C state champion Hall-Dale looks for another regional crown over Madison, while the Monmouth Academy and Mt. Abram boys seek their first regional championships.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2024
C South boys basketball: Sammy Calder leads Monmouth Academy to OT win over Hall-Dale
Senior forward scores 35 points to lead the Mustangs to the regional final.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Wrestling: Noble makes history by winning the first girls team title; Mt. Blue second
Three area wrestlers win championships — Brooklyn Webber and Kendall Foster of Mt. Blue, and Dirigo’s Amelia Mailett — and Maddie Ripley wrestles in her final Maine tournament.
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