Football Preview: Old Town Coyotes vs. John Bapst Memorial Crusaders
After two games on the road, Old Town is heading back home. They will host the John Bapst Memorial Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, Old Town didn't have quite enough to beat Mattanawcook/Lee Academy/Penobscot Valley and fell 35-33.
Meanwhile, John Bapst Memorial never let their opponents score on Thursday. They blew past Maine Central Institute, posting a 42-0 win on the road.
John Bapst Memorial's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aiden Ouellette, who rushed for 14 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 62 yards and a touchdown. Jacob Warren also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Another reason for the win was John Bapst Memorial's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Tristan Smith was especially locked on to Maine Central Institute's QB and sacked him twice.
Old Town now has a losing record at 1-2. As for John Bapst Memorial, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Old Town ended up a good deal behind John Bapst Memorial when the teams last played back in November of 2023, losing 28-14. Will Old Town have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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