Randy Shepard takes over Mariner girls basketball

Coach Randy Shepard takes a time out

When longtime coach Darren Eaton stepped down last year, it was not surprising to have Randy Shepard become the girls basketball head coach. He had assisted Coach Eaton for two years. He also played basketball for the Mariners under Coach Joe Mesi, graduating in 1988 on a team that lost …

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DIS boys still looking for third win Scott's Sport Spot

Freshman Mason Oliver

The Deer Isle-Stonington boys basketball team lost to Bangor Christian 65-38. We played BC pretty even until the end of the first quarter when BC dropped in a couple three-pointers and a two-pointer to lead 13-6. We caught up in the second quarter until the end of the quarter again, …

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Mariner girls still in playoff hunt with fifth win Scott's Sport Spot

Junior Allyson Eaton puts it

The girls basketball team beat Bangor Christian hand ily 44-18. Our press pretty much stifled BC’s offense and we caused many turnovers. We led 25-9 at the half and stretched the lead from there. Coach Randy Shepard was able to put in the younger players for most of the fourth …

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Mariners boys follow Bucksport loss with strong win Scott's Sport Spot

Shepard battles

The boys basketball team lost 59-34 at Bucksport on December 10. We played the first half pretty close, and only trailed 28-20 at the half. Bucksport was able to use their height inside and dominate us in the third period to put the game out of reach. Coach Brian Billings …

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