GSA boys tennis team falls to Orono in regional finals

Lewiston—In a matchup with top-ranked Orono, to whom George Stevens Academy handed their only loss this season, the Eagles fell 4-1 in a Class C Northern regional final in Lewiston on June 4. Doubles team Joey Mitchell and Liam Webb scored the Eagles sole point in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4. …

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Eagles solid at PVC track and field championships Varnum takes first in shot put

Bucksport—Thirteen teams competed under intermittent sprinkles and chilly temperatures May 24 in the Penobscot Valley Conference track championships. The George Stevens Academy boys team placed sixth and the girls team fourth, with senior LeeAnn Varnum easily winning the shot put title with a 31’5” throw, 16 inches ahead of the …

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Latest Scores

Deer Isle-Stonington Baseball (0-12) 5/15 v. Sumner, L 14-1 5/18 v. Greenville, L 8-0, L 13-2 (doubleheader) Softball (8-4) 5/15 v. Sumner, W 20-13 5/18 v. Greenville L  13-2, L 11-5 Boys tennis (3-8) 5/15 v. Orono, L 5-0; 5/16 v. Piscataquis, L 5-0 5/18 v. Schenck, W 4-1. Girls …

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Eagles’ softball team posts first win

Blue Hill—After a season-long losing streak, the George Stevens Academy softball team dug deep at bat and found victory against Sumner Saturday, May 18, on the road in the first matchup between the two teams this season. The Eagles pulled out a 19-9 win against the #6 Tigers, improving their …

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With tournament on their minds, Eagles shut out Piscataquis

Blue Hill—The George Stevens Academy tennis teams won a one-sided contest on windy courts Monday, May 13, with the girls and boys each shutting out Piscataquis 5-0. Both teams currently hold the second spot in the Heal Point Standings for Class C, with an 8-2 record for the boys (losses …

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Greater confidence, resiliency key to GSA softball team

BLUE HILL—More assurance in the field and the ability to shake off a failed play or an at-bat is what the George Stevens Academy softball team needs, according to Coach Todd Eckenfelder. “We need to do a better job at being more confident in games, in the field.” He assessed …

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GSA girls tennis team poised for strong season

BLUE HILL—With five players returning to the George Stevens Academy girls varsity tennis team, and two new members with junior varsity or outside experience, Coach Tim Farrar is anticipating another strong season. In 2018, a competitive varsity team made it to the northern championship contest, falling to Lincoln Academy. Farrar …

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Eagle boys tennis team ‘ready to take the next step’

BLUE HILL—While the 2018 season was a building year for the George Stevens Academy varsity boys tennis team, returning players know the challenges ahead, in their own skills and in competitive matches. “Last year, the guys were able to be challenged and see what areas they needed to improve on …

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GSA girls basketball team looks to the future

Blue Hill—The numbers don’t tell the entire story behind the young George Stevens Academy varsity girls basketball team’s season, which wrapped up with a 46-36 win against Mattanawcook Academy for a 6-12 final record. The Eagles opened the season losing seven of their first eight games and ended it ranked …

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GSA Eagles crush Calais in quarter final 73-37

BANGOR—The George Steven Academy Eagles (17-3) cruised to victory February 19 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor in a quarterfinal match up against #11 Calais (7-13). Sophomore Andrew Szwez showed why the Eagles intimidate with back-to-back three-pointers in the first 80 seconds, and a third one a minute later, after …

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