Blue Hill—In three sets that were played more competitively than their scores indicate, the George Stevens Academy varsity volleyball team fell 0-3 to fourth-ranked Narraguagus but never gave up on team spirit. The set scores were 0-25, 16-25, and 13-25 but no set seemed a sure loss until close to …
Blue Hill—With runners from 10 Class C and D schools competing, the George Stevens Academy girls cross-country team swept the top three spots and easily won the Seacoast Invitational at Sumner High School September 22. Senior Eliza Broughton ran a 20:49 race for first place, followed by teammates and seniors …
BLUE HILL—Steve Bemiss comes from humble coaching beginnings. When he first came back to the Blue Hill Peninsula 23 years ago, he was approached by a neighbor, who was also a YMCA director, about coaching a youth soccer team. He agreed, under the condition that she be his assistant. She …
Blue Hill—The George Stevens Academy volleyball team may still be looking for its first win but their improvement from last year’s squad was on display during a 0-3 loss to Jonesport-Beals at home on September 13. Coach Bonnie Marckoon, who is co-coaching both the JV and varsity teams with new …
Blue Hill—Under the lights in Bar Harbor, the George Stevens Academy Eagles won in sudden death to break a 2-2 tie against the Mount Desert Island Trojans on September 13. Senior Taylor Schildroth kicked in the winning shot, his second goal, to add to an assist for sophomore Owen Vinall. …
BLUE HILL—The leaves are just starting to change color on the Peninsula but the George Stevens Academy golf team is already midway through its season. Boasting a perfect record of 8-0, the team is a mix of experience and potential, according to head coach Dwayne Carter. Junior Percy Zentz, who …
Front row, from left, Tony Politano, John Bakeman, Gavin Mote, Joey Mitchell. Back row: Duncan Howell, Stefan Simmons, Jacob Russet, Percy Zentz, Tyler McKenney. Not pictured: Doug Veazie.
Front row, from left: Josephine Khederian, Schyler Dorr, Oceanna Gagne, Silas Murnik, Danielle Bianco, Mallory Charette, Isla Brownlow, Elinor Haldane, Margaret Nevin, Sophia Steinbarger, Ellis Murnik. Back row: Emma Brown, Andrea Brooks, Gabriyah Gadsby, Yulia Heggestad, Bess MacArthur, Courtney Bianco, Libby Weed, Julianna Allen, Chloe Politte, Katie Forrest. Not pictured: …
Blue Hill—Capping a stellar season for the George Stevens tennis program that saw the varsity girls and boys teams each win the Class C North title, the teams fell to perennial state champion Waynflete Academy in straight matches. The boys lost their eighth straight championship match, and their 11th since 2002, …
DEER ISLE—As a student-athlete at the high school level, students quickly become involved in many facets of their school community. Even at a small school like Deer Isle-Stonington High School, one may interact with a completely different set of individuals on the playing field or court than in the classroom. …
