Orono Riots (Orono, ME) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Maine Central Institute Huskies (Pittsfield, ME), 69-39 in a league bout.

With the victory, Orono upgrades its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Riots host Mount Desert Island (Mount Desert, ME) to play the Trojans in a B North bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Trojans come into the bout with a record of 3-4. Mount Desert Island lost 63-56 in their recent league bout against Winslow (Winslow, ME)

Next up, the Huskies play the Oceanside Mariners (Rockland, ME) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Maine Central Institute will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Mariners come into the bout with a 7-1 record after their 63-58 league win over Lincoln Academy (Newcastle, ME).