Deer Isle girls basketball team eyes remaining five games Scott's Sports Spot

Up for the layup

Deer Isle—The girls basketball team easily beat Machias 81-40 on January 19. We jumped out to a 31-7 lead after the first quarter and Coach Randy Shepard played mostly all the bench after that. It is very beneficial for the bench players to get experience on the floor and best …

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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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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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Mariner girls team improves, boys team scores first win Scott's Sports Spot

Pulling down the rebound

Deer Isle— The girls basketball team beat Sumner handily 63-38 on December 13. We led easily 17-4 after the first quarter and cruised to the win from there on. The subs got plenty of playing time in the second half which is beneficial without a JV program. Rylee Eaton led …

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DISHS girls basketball team off and running Scott's Sports Spot

Deer Isle-Stonington’s Lily Gray

Deer Isle—The girls basketball team beat George Stevens 55-42 on Friday, December 7, in Blue Hill. It was a game of two halves as we dominated in the first half with good shooting and full-court press to lead 31-10 at the half. About halfway through the third period, GSA started …

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Mariners defeat Eagles 55-42 in season opener GSA freshman nets 22 points in first varsity game

Eagle Luna Perry-St. Peter

Blue Hill—Despite a late surge by the George Stevens Academy Eagles, the Deer Isle-Stonington Mariner girls varsity team prevailed 55-42 in the season opener December 7. “It was a good start against a very talented team,” Mariner coach Randy Shepard said, as his team celebrated the win. The Mariners, who …

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