From big upsets to devoted fans and touching moments, ‘tournament week’ had it all.
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.
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.
Saturday’s C South basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from the girls and boys regional finals at the Augusta Civic Center.
Saturday’s D South basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from the girls and boys regional finals at the Augusta Civic Center.
Hall-Dale girls basketball holds off Madison for Class C South title
The two-time regional champions are headed to the state final for third time in four seasons.
Caribou boys basketball dethrones Orono in B North
A free throw with .5 seconds remaining sends the Vikings to the state championship game against York.
Caribou girls basketball rides hot start to first Class B North title
The Vikings race to an early 22-5 lead against Erskine Academy and advance to the state final against Biddeford.
Thursday’s Augusta basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from the boys and girls C South and D South semifinals at the Augusta Civic Center.
Monmouth boys basketball rides defense into Class C South final
The Mustangs force 25 turnovers to pick up their 11th straight victory and fourth consecutive trip to the regional final.
Madison girls basketball shakes off slow start, ousts Dirigo
The Bulldogs go on a 17-0 run and outscore the Cougars 33-5 in the second and third quarters to return to Class C South final.
Valley boys basketball gets it together late, avoids upset
Harry Louis (27 points) and Fisher Tewksbury (14 points, 10 rebounds) lead the Cavaliers past Buckfield and into the Class D South final.