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 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 4, 2024
Women’s basketball: UMaine-Augusta returns to USCAA Division II national tournament
The Moose (21-6) are having one of the best campaigns in program history and will head to Virginia with championship aspirations.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2024
Boys basketball: When pressure mounted, Monmouth Academy kept its cool en route to Class C title
Mustangs played plenty of tight games against longtime rivals along the way to winning Gold Ball.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2024
Class C boys basketball: Monmouth Academy edges Mount View in wild state final
Sammy Calder scores 17 as Monmouth Academy wins first Gold Ball in program history.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2024
Class D boys basketball: Bangor Christian picks up the pace to win first state title
Jalen and Rajon Reed combine for 32 points as Patriots cruise past Valley.
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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 29, 2024
Boys basketball: Decades after coaching Thorndike school to state title, Greg Reid now behind the wheel for the Mustangs
Reid coached the 1986-87 Mount View boys to the program’s only Gold Ball, and he now enjoys his time as a bus driver in the school district.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2024
Girls basketball: Hall-Dale shows some similarities to its 2022 Class C title team
Bulldogs have had some turnover, but their fast and gritty style of play has not changed.
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