Black Bears won three consecutive Class C titles from 1990-1992 to establish themselves as one of premier programs in the state at the time.
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 inSports, Varsity Maine
Catching Up With: Gardiner’s Nate Sergent had magical senior season on the track
Augusta resident won Class A titles in four events in 1998 and held two state records for more than 20 years, one that is still held today.
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Posted inSidelines, Sports
Sidelines: Coronavirus gives Maine pro wrestling a chair shot
Local promotions may struggle, even when the state reopens, writes Dave Dyer.
Posted inSports
Everyday Athlete: Mountain biker David Costa just enjoying the ride
Rhode Island transplant and Winthrop resident gets some time on a bike out on Bond Brook Trails.
Posted inSports
Virtual road races gaining in popularity, although obstacles present unique challenges
With large crowd restrictions still in place, virtual events are an attractive option these days, but the lack of a traditional race day atmosphere can dampen the experience.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Varsity Maine
Remember When: The 2016 Messalonskee girls lacrosse team shocked the state
Eagles broke stigma of southern Maine dominance by winning the Class A state title.
Posted inSports
Area umpires are feeling the sting of a cancelled spring sports season, too
Officials lose out on supplemental income, although one umpire is making masks for healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inSports
Central Maine disc golf owners take cautious approach to reopening courses Friday
Many owners stress golfers still need to practice social distancing and to respect the rules.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Central Maine technical schools try to make best of bad situation
Classes at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta and Mid-Maine Technical Center in Waterville move on via social media, but lack of hands-on learning takes its toll.
Posted inSports
Athletic trainer whose clients include NBA superstars finds new home in Maine
Ed Downs has worked with Dwayne Wade, LeBron James and David Ortiz, among others, but now focuses his time on area youth athletes.