Amber Jones named PVC Coach of the Year For Class D cheerleading

Deer Isle—In just her second year coaching the Deer Isle-Stonington cheerleaders, Amber Jones was honored as Coach of the Year in Class D cheering by the Penobscot Valley Conference, in Lincoln on January 19. Thirty-two schools are conference members across all four classes. “I was very surprised,” Jones said. “I’ve …

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Cheerleaders keep it ‘super simple’ at PVC championships

Deer Isle—The best kind of practice for cheerleading competitions can be to compete against other teams in front of a crowd. The Deer Isle-Stonington cheerleaders hit the mat on January 19 in Lincoln at the Penobscot Valley Conference championships to get younger members used to the competition atmosphere. “Honestly, we …

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Mariner boys basketball team grabs fourth win Scott's Sports Spot

Shooting over a defender

Deer Isle—The boys basketball team picked up a big win, beating Machias 49-38 in Machias on January 19. We led throughout, building a 28-15 lead at the half after holding Machias to two points in the first quarter. Machias battled back to close the gap, but we kept our lead …

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Mariner girls basketball team still on top in Class D Scott's Sports Spot

Eye on the bucket

Deer Isle—The girls basketball team beat Sumner 84-43 on January 10. We got off to a big lead and cruised from there. We got many points from our pressure defense and also shot well. Everyone got to play good minutes and the bench players played well, giving them valuable experience. …

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DISHS cheerleaders prep for tournament season Preview January 22 at DISES

Formation

Deer Isle—The Deer Isle-Stonington cheerleaders are hoping to create some magic as the tournament season gets under way. Winners of the 2013 Class D state title, the Mariners have qualified for the statewide competition every year since. And while second-year coach Amber Jones said this year’s team is young, they …

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Deer Isle girls team remains undefeated Scott's Sports Spot

Aerial acrobatics

Deer Isle—The girls basketball team beat Bangor Christian 56-27 on January 3. We controlled the game, pulling out to a 31-8 lead, only to have BC score the last seven points in the second quarter to close our lead to 31-15 at the half. We took charge in the third …

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Latest Scores

Latest Scores

Deer Isle-Stonington

Girls basketball (6-0)

  • 12/20 v. Bucksport, W 59-31
  • 12/29 v. Greenville, W 45-28

Boys basketball (2-4)

  • 12/20 v. Bucksport, L 36-70
  • 12/29 v. Greenville, W 49-40

George Stevens Academy

Girls basketball (1-5)

  • 12/21 v. Sumner, W 59-35
  • 12/27 v. Mattanawcook, L 28-37
  • 1/2 v. Calais, not available

Boys basketball (6-1)

  • 12/20 v. Sumner, W 64-40
  • 12/27 v. Calais, W 55-42
  • 12/29 v. Central, W 63-40

Indoor track

  • 12/29 Eastern Maine Indoor Track Meet 3. Girls: 51 points, 3rd of 7 teams. High jump, Tess Williamson, 3rd, Ivy Manner Wheeldon, 4th; 200 meter dash, Grace Broughton, 1st; 400 meter dash, Lannea Zentz, 4th; 55 meter dash, Broughton, 4th; 55 meter hurdles, Hattie Slayton, 2nd; 4×800 relay, Zentz, Williamson, Oceana Ragot, Gabriyah Gadsby, 3rd; 4×200 relay, Zentz, Broughton, Wheeldon, Slayton, 2nd. Boys: 12 points, 7th of 8 teams. 200 meter dash Ian Renwick, 4th; 800 meter run, Meredith Bradshaw Thomas, 3rd.