After loss to GSA, fourth-place Lady Mariners eye tournament Scott’s Sports Spot

Coach Randy Shepard rallies his team

Deer Isle—The girls basketball team lost to George Stevens 52-27 on February 2. For whatever reason, we came out flat and did not play competitively against GSA. They are a strong Class C team at the top of their league, but we didn’t have the fire we have shown at …

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All-around track star

Senior Cameron Gordon

Photo by John Richardson

Senior Cameron Gordon racked up 20 of the Eagle’s 66 points at the Eastern Maine Indoor Track League meet at University of Orono on February 4, covering short, long and high distances. Gordon placed third in the high jump, second in 800 meter run, and was a member of the third-place 200 meter relay team. The Eagle boys came in third overall, while the girls placed second with 84.50 points, behind Bangor High School.

Dedication is key for international Eagle Steve Wang

Steven Wang takes the fast break

BLUE HILL—The George Stevens Academy boys basketball team is on a roll this season, and the Class C State Championship is theirs to lose. One of the untold stories of the team, though, is senior guard Steven Wang, who is a defensive asset off the bench for the undefeated Eagles. …

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In battle of Eagles, GSA dominates Ellsworth

Jarrod Chase and Max Mattson block a shot

Blue Hill—A decisive victory over the Class B Ellsworth Eagles by the George Stevens Academy Eagles varsity boys basketball team thrilled from the first two three-pointers GSA’s Jarrod Chase sank in the first 55 seconds of the game. George Stevens, who never saw their lead shrink below double digits, played …

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DIS boys hang on to playoff bid Scott's Sports Spot

Nathan Winchester powers up for the basket

Deer Isle—The Deer Isle-Stonington varsity boys basketball team end the regular season at 5-13 in a tenuous ninth place. Washburn is below us and has a game on Tuesday night, the outcome of which will determine whether we stay where we are or drop one or two places. If the …

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Mariner girls look solid for playoffs Scott's Sports Spot

Coach Randy Shepard directs Brienna Limeburner

Deer Isle—The girls basketball team avenged their earlier loss by beating Jonesport 56-43 on January 28. After a sluggish first half characterized by turnovers from forcing passes, we led 19-14. We came out energized and quickly outscored Jonesport 14-4 and led 41-26 after three quarters. We rebounded better and attacked …

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Eagle girls back in winning form Re-take top Heal Point spot

Morgan Dauk shoots

Blue Hill—A crushing 69-27 win over Bucksport on January 27 showed the George Stevens Academy girls in top form, with Morgan Dauk and Mazie Smallidge both hitting double-doubles, Dauk with 29 points and 16 rebounds, and Smallidge 11 points and 12 rebounds. Julianna Allen chipped in 10 points for the …

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