After returning from knee injury last season for Clark University, Wilton native faces a canceled season due to COVID-19.
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 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 Brunswick. He has a daughter, Scout. He also has two dogs, a Yorkshire terrier named Humphrey and a German shepherd mix named Nanook.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College notebook: Zack Mittelstadt hits another bump in basketball journey
After returning from knee injury last season for Clark University, Wilton native faces a canceled season due to COVID-19.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school sports notebook: Merrill, Ouellette take tandem approach to Winthrop girls basketball
It will be a team effort on the sideline for the Winthrop girls basketball team this season. Fortunately for the Ramblers, Jess Merrill and Kelsey Ouellette have a background with such a partnership. Merrill and Ouellette are set to begin their first season as co-coaches at Winthrop, guiding the program that Joe Burnham took to […]
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sidelines: In a tough year, UMaine-Farmington men’s basketball coach Sam Leal eager to get going
Former Bates College assistant coach has big shoes to fill at UMF following the retired Dick Meader, but he’s up for the challenge, Dave Dyer writes.
Posted inFootball, Varsity Maine
Remember When: The Mt. Blue football team broke through in 2012 for 1st Gold Ball in 32 years
Riding an electric offense, the Cougars edged Marshwood to win Class B title and complete 12-0 season.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Maine collegiate athletes ride roller-coaster of emotions as pandemic impacts winter sports season
Many await decisions from conferences and schools, while some prepare for a season of no games.
Posted inSports
Sidelines: Pandemic has slowed — but not halted — the professional wrestling dream
Staff writer Dave Dyer, also known as “The Belfast Bulldog” staying in wresting shape, eager for more opportunities.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Gardiner Area High School suspends athletics after probable COVID-19 case reported
School will go to remote learning for the rest of the week, while athletic events, practices and after-school activities are halted.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cross country: Monmouth runs away with MVC boys title
Mustangs win first conference crown since 2001.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
With spectator restrictions in place, schools get creative in streaming contests to fans
Athletic directors turn to various platforms to livestream high school events.