Is there a right way to beat a team by 50 points or more? Such lopsided scores have been frequent this winter.
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 inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: High-scoring Oceanside vows to ‘ease off the throttle’ in light of complaints
Coach Larry Reed says the school was contacted by the Maine Principals’ Association after his team defeated winless Belfast by 88 points.
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Posted inGirls Basketball, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Mt. Ararat, Brunswick slug it out at top of A South standings
Little has gone wrong for Eagles (9-2) and Dragons (9-1) so far this season.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
The 35th annual Northeast Motorsports Expo gears up with traditional favorites, new twists
Along with usual exhibits and vendors, race fans will have a chance to see Vintage Racer Roundtable with Andy Santerre, Brad Leighton and others.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball: Rivalry between Mt. Ararat, Brunswick remains feisty, competitive
Eagles, Dragons split in doubleheader on Thursday night in Topsham.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball notebook: Richmond boys making most of quick start
Despite blowout wins against Class D teams, Bobcats sit atop Class C South standings.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Maddie Ripley looks toward next goal after historic wrestling season
After becoming the first girl in Maine history to win a state title in an open tournament, the Oceanside senior sets her sights on another banner year.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Soccer: It’s a split decision for Richmond in Class D semifinal games
Richmond boys score 5 unanswered goals in second half to beat Islesboro; Brittany Carrier goal lifts Buckfield girls over Bobcats.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Central Maine coaches, athletic directors react to mass shooting in Lewiston
Many say they won’t be comfortable with resuming playoffs until suspect is located.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
With roster sizes declining, Maine field hockey coaches consider a smaller solution
The Maine Field Hockey Association has met with the MPA about adding short-sided field hockey – either 7-on-7 or 8-on-8 – to give struggling programs a better chance to field teams.