Jaycie Christopher leads River Hawks with 24 points; River Hawks reach first Class A final since 2010.
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.
C South boys basketball: Late rally carries Dirigo past Monmouth for regional title
The Cougars erase a nine-point deficit with a 12-0 fourth-quarter run and hold on to defeat the Mustangs and reach for state final since 2015.
C South boys basketball: Mt. Abram’s offense hitting on all cylinders
With several players who can score in bunches, the Roadrunners have put up 80 points in each of their tournament games so far.
Class B wrestling: Maddie Ripley falls just short in bid to win historic state title
Wrestling against boys, the Oceanside sophomore advanced to the finals before losing to Mattanawcook Academy’s Deegan Tidswell.
Cheerleading: Lewiston, Lisbon and Monmouth/Winthrop add to state title collections
The Blue Devils win the Class A championship, Medomak Valley takes Class B, the Greyhounds are back on top in Class C and the Mustangs win Class D.
High school basketball teams wary of COVID-19 shutdowns that could derail tournament runs
With playoff fields set, some squads taking precautions to avoid potential outbreaks.
Girls hockey: St. Dom’s tops Black Tigers in 2nd OT in A North quarterfinal
West Duffy propels Saints to semifinals with hat trick, including winning goal.
Edward Little/Leavitt boys, Camden Hills girls win KVAC A swimming titles
Red Eddies take title in first year as co-op program; Windjammers turn in a dominant performance.
Boys hockey: Cony gets past Gardiner in physical rivalry game
Jacob Godbout, Jake Varney each score a goal and an assist for Rams.
Men’s basketball: UMaine-Farmington edges NAC rival Thomas College
Jack Kane leads Beavers with 19 points, 11 rebounds.