Maine High School Basketball - Deer Isle-Stonington nips Sumner
January 27, 2023: East Sullivan, ME 04664 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Deer Isle-Stonington Mariners (Deer Isle, ME) and the host Sumner Tigers (East Sullivan, ME), saw Deer Isle-Stonington's basketball squad hold off Sumner by a tally of 40-36.
With the victory, Deer Isle-Stonington improves its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Mariners travel to Jonesport-Beals (Jonesport, ME) to play the Royals in a D North challenge on Saturday, January 28. The Royals come into the challenge with a record of 5-9. Jonesport-Beals won 42-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Searsport (Searsport, ME)
Next up, the Tigers play the Woodland Dragons (Baileyville, ME) in a C North challenge, on Saturday, January 28. Sumner will attempt to improve on its 6-7 season record. The Dragons come into the challenge with a 7-6 record after their 49-38 league loss to Mattanawcook (Lincoln, ME).