Varsity Maine Player of the Year Owen Kirk and five Messalonskee teammates on list of area’s top players.
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.
For turkey call youngsters, practice makes perfect
Youngsters put forth their best calls at the 43rd annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show at the Augusta Civic Center.
Colby women’s hockey sets high bar for the future
The Mules reached the NCAA Division III tournament for the third time in four years, but must replace a graduating class of 11.
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Boys Ski Team
Maranacook and Mt. Blue skiers fill more than half of the list of the area’s best in Alpine and Nordic.
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Girls Ski team
Strong Mt. Blue presence on the list of area’s top performers.
Varsity Maine Boys Wrestler of the Year: Joseph Lathwood, Thornton Academy
The senior wrapped his high school wrestling odyssey, which has taken him from Hawaii to Missouri to Maine, with his first Class A title.
Varsity Maine Girls Wrestler of the Year: Hannah Perro, Noble
The junior won her third straight girls state championship and second consecutive New England title while battling a torn labrum in her shoulder.
Boys wrestling: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Several grapplers return to the list, including one who earned his 200th career victory this season.
Girls wrestling: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Our first-ever girls All-State squad contains multiple New England champions from the top programs throughout the state.
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Boys Wrestling team
Six seniors make the list of the area’s top grapplers.