Youngsters put forth their best calls at the 43rd annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show at the Augusta Civic Center.
Dave Dyer
Staff Writer
Dave Dyer is in his second stint with the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company from 2012-2015 and returned in late 2016. He spent most of 2016 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 Womenโs Basketball League (WNBA) and Seattle Reign FC of the National Womenโs 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 Brunswick. He has a daughter, Scout. He also has two dogs, a Yorkshire terrier named Humphrey and a German shepherd mix named Nanook.
Colby women’s hockey sets high bar for the future
The Mules reached the NCAA Division III tournament for the third time in four years, but must replace a graduating class of 11.
Varsity Maine Boys Wrestler of the Year: Joseph Lathwood, Thornton Academy
The senior wrapped his high school wrestling odyssey, which has taken him from Hawaii to Missouri to Maine, with his first Class A title.
Varsity Maine Girls Wrestler of the Year: Hannah Perro, Noble
The junior won her third straight girls state championship and second consecutive New England title while battling a torn labrum in her shoulder.
Boys wrestling: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Several grapplers return to the list, including one who earned his 200th career victory this season.
Girls wrestling: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Our first-ever girls All-State squad contains multiple New England champions from the top programs throughout the state.
Longtime coach, official Terry Devereaux inducted into New England High School Wrestling Hall of Fame
Terry Devereaux, a former Belfast Area High School standout and current Cony High School assistant has served a variety of roles in sport over the years.
Colby women’s hockey faces familiar foe in NCAA D-III quarterfinals
The Mules (18-6-2) head to Massachusetts to take on NESCAC rival Amherst College (21-5-1).
Colby women’s hockey advances to NCAA quarterfinals
The Mules score four goals in their first 25 minutes and hold on for a 4-3 win over Wilkes.
Maine wrestlers to compete for NCAA Division III titles
University of Southern Maine All-Americans Colby Frost and Jake Craig are in Rhode Island for the national championships.