DIS baseball team loses by 1, then by 10 Scott's Sports Spot

Senior Tyson rice

Deer Isle—The boys baseball team lost a close game to Penobscot Valley 6-5 on April 20. Mason Oliver started the game pitching, with Silas Bates coming in in the third inning and Tobey Snow pitching the seventh. We trailed 5-0 going into the bottom of the third when we scored …

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Island softball team looks to successful season Scott's Sports Spot

The 2018 Deer Isle-Stonington softball team

By Jack Scott Deer Isle— Softball coach Darian Gove is optimistic about this year’s. With 14 players coming out, we have good numbers and a good spread of experienced players with a solid freshmen presence. Overall, Coach Gove is excited for this year’s team to improve on things from last …

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GSA sailing takes to the waters

The 2018 George Stevens Academy sailing team

Blue Hill—The frigid temperatures and dreary weather has not stopped this year’s sailing team from George Stevens Academy. The team, after spending just one day practicing out on the water, traveled to Marblehead, Mass., to compete in the Maine Invitational on April 7. Of the six races Eagle sailors competed …

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Underclassmen to pinch hit for Eagle baseball team

The 2018 George Stevens Academy baseball team

Blue Hill—After a stunning 3-2 loss to Fort Kent in last year’s Class C quarterfinals, the George Stevens Academy baseball team is looking for the same spark that got them to the 2016 Class C state championship game. Returning just six players from last year’s team, which finished in first …

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Mariner baseball team welcomes new coach, returning players Scott's Sports Spot

The 2018 Deer Isle-Stonington baseball team

By Jack Scott The boys baseball team features a similar mix of seniors and freshmen that the basketball team had. With many of the players back from a team that lost a close game in the playoffs and some talented freshmen, rookie coach Scott Oliver is looking ahead for a …

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GSA basketball continues its reign in Class C North Brings home third straight title

BANGOR -For the third consecutive year, the George Stevens Academy basketball team is the reigning class C North champion, knocking off Fort Fairfield 62-39 in the regional final February 24, a rematch of the 2017 championship game between the top two seeds. “It feels good to do it one more time,” said …

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Sealander brings home GSA’s first state swimming title

Senior Ava Sealander

Blue Hill—George Stevens Academy senior Ava Sealander closed out her high school swimming career with a Class B State Championship victory in the 200 Individual Medley at the finals at Bowdoin College on February 19. Sealander’s time of 2:09.85 earned her the first state title in swimming in GSA history. …

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State finals end season for GSA indoor track

Eagle Mary Brenna Catus

Blue Hill—George Stevens Academy senior runner Eliza Broughton’s fifth place finishes in 55-meter hurdles and the two-mile run highlighted the indoor track team’s final meet of the season at the Class B State Finals at Bates College on February 17. Broughton was also part of the 800-meter relay team that …

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GSA knocks out Houlton in playoff quarterfinal Takes on Fort Kent in semifinal match up

BANGOR – The two-time defending Class C State Champion George Stevens Academy Eagles took a 55-43 victory over the Shiretowners of Houlton in a Class C North quarterfinal showdown on February 20 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Taylor Shildroth got the action going for the Eagles with back-to-back …

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Undefeated DIS girls to face tough offense at tournament Scott's Sports Spot

Mariner huddle

Deer Isle—The Deer Isle-Stonington girls basketball team is set to play Ashland (#9, 9-9) in the quarterfinal game at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Saturday, February 17, at 7:30 p.m. We remain the number 3 seed despite the fact we were undefeated. This has to do with the …

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