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 …
Blue Hill—Rain and poor conditions have led to scheduling conflicts throughout the state during the early weeks of the spring sports season, but it has not deterred the George Stevens Academy baseball team from starting a perfect 3-0. With wins over Mattanawcook Academy (4-0), Orono (3-1) and Dexter (11-4), the …
Deer Isle—The Deer Isle-Stonington Mariner girls and boys tennis teams hosted the George Stevens Academy Eagles in a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 30. Both GSA teams came away with the team victories. On the girls side, the Eagles took two 5-0 victories to improve to a 2-1 season record through …
Blue Hill—It has long been the understanding that male athletes participate in baseball, while female athletes take to the softball field during the spring sports season. A junior from George Stevens Academy has been shaking that up since her elementary school days. Vanessa Sherwood, who plays catcher and in the …
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 …
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 …
Blue Hill—While the majority of the spring sports teams have had little time on the field, the weather has not stopped the George Stevens Academy sailing team from taking the water for both practice and competition. The team was on the water for the first time April 6 and 7, …
Blue Hill—The George Stevens Academy softball team looks to rebound from last year’s 1-15 record when it starts its season this week. The team, now under the coaching of Todd Eckenfelder, returns most of its core players, including senior pitcher Mallory Charette and sophomore pitcher Sophie Peasley. Eckenfelder said that …
Blue Hill—The George Stevens Academy baseball team has been a playoff contender in each of its last five seasons, highlighted by an appearance in the Class C State championship in 2016. In fact, the Eagles have not missed the postseason since 2010. Head coach Dane Kane said he is “fully …
BANGOR – Some nights, the shots just do not fall, and in the case of the George Stevens Academy Eagles, that scenario came at an inopportune time. The Eagles struggled to find an offensive rhythm in the Class C North regional final, losing to Houlton 54-34 at the Cross Insurance …
