Ellsworth natives dominate Bill Reeve Echo Lake Swim August 14, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Swimming MOUNT DESERT — Calm and clear as could be, the water at the south end of Echo Lake on Saturday was ripe for a swim. Down the steep hill and winding steps that separate Beech Hill Road from the shore, nearly 50 swimmers gathered by the water for one of Hancock and eastern Maine’s biggest …
DEFY’s Sealander, Holmes excel at national meet August 3, 2018 by Staff on Sports, Swimming ELLSWORTH — Ava Sealander and Camden Holmes of the Down East Family YMCA swim team placed among the top competitors nationally Thursday at the YMCA Long Course National Championships at the University of Maryland. Sealander, who graduated from George Stevens Academy in June, placed sixth in the 50-yard butterfly, and Holmes, who will be a …
Ellsworth twins compete in YMCA diving nationals in Florida April 23, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Swimming ELLSWORTH — Two Ellsworth divers spent the latter half of April break in South Florida over the weekend competing in the YMCA’s national diving championships in Fort Lauderdale. Twelve-year-old twins Kiera and Kaela Springer competed in 1-meter division of the girls’ 12-13 age group Thursday through Sunday against some of the nation’s top youth divers. …
Hancock County swimmers earn All-State honors March 12, 2018 by Staff on Sports, Swimming ELLSWORTH — Four Hancock County swimmers were honored at this year’s Maine Interscholastic Swim League banquet over the weekend. Camden Holmes and Richie Matthews of Ellsworth, Ava Sealander of George Stevens Academy and Liam Sullivan of Mount Desert Island received recognition as All-State swimmers Sunday at the Augusta Civic Center. The awards were fitting honors …
Local swimmers earn PVC All-Star selections March 5, 2018 by Staff on Sports, Swimming ELLSWORTH — Several local swimmers have been rewarded for their outstanding seasons with Penobscot Valley Conference All-Star selections. Ellsworth’s boys’ team earned the most All-Star nominations of any school with eight individual nominations and three team nominations. The Eagles’ individual selections were Camden Holmes (50-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly), Richie Matthews (200-yard freestyle and 100-yard …
Ellsworth boys cap off swim season with 2nd-place finish at state championships February 21, 2018 by Staff on Sports, Swimming ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth boys’ swim team capped off an outstanding 2017-18 season with a second-place finish at Tuesday’s Class B championships at Bowdoin College in Brunswick. Camden Holmes and Richie Matthews led the way for the Eagles with two individual wins. Holmes set a meet record in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of …
Ellsworth boys win PVC swim title in thrilling fashion February 9, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Swimming ORONO — The biggest meet of the year thus far for the Ellsworth and Mount Desert Island boys’ swim teams couldn’t have been any closer — literally. The Ellsworth swim team won the Penobscot Valley Conference boys’ championship meet in thrilling fashion Friday evening when it edged MDI 269-268 for first place at the University …
Ellsworth swim team sweeps Washington Academy on Senior Night February 6, 2018 by Staff on Sports, Swimming ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth swim team closed out an excellent regular season Tuesday with a Senior Night sweep against the visiting Washington Academy Raiders at the Down East Family YMCA. The meet, which was postponed from Friday after bad weather prevented Washington Academy from traveling to Hancock County as scheduled that day, served as a …
Ellsworth swim team sweeps Old Town in Class B showdown January 19, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Swimming ELLSWORTH — No matter the obstacles facing them, the Ellsworth boys’ and girls’ swim teams have been nearly unstoppable this season. Even when faced with one of the state’s most heralded opponents, the Eagles managed to prevail once again. Ellsworth continued its impressive season on Friday with boys’ and girls’ wins over visiting Old Town. …
Loaded Ellsworth swim team making waves in Class B January 18, 2018 by Mike Mandell on Sports, Swimming ELLSWORTH — Jim Goodman stands at the edge of a packed pool deck at the Down East Family YMCA. Surrounded by swimmers, he stands perfectly still with a whistle in his mouth. As Goodman blows his whistle, members of the Ellsworth swim team jump into the pool in groups of four. When each group nears …
