Basketball Recap: John Bapst Memorial's Losing Streak Snapped at Eight Games

John Bapst Memorial came into Monday's contest having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past the Bucksport Golden Bucks with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 50-31. The game marked the Crusaders' most dominant victory of the season.

John Bapst Memorial's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13. As for Bucksport, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.

John Bapst Memorial and Bucksport could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Maine Rankings. John Bapst Memorial (ranked 76th) will meet Ellsworth (ranked fourth) at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. John Bapst Memorial is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home. Meanwhile, Bucksport will challenge Presque Isle at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday down 62 places (89 vs. 27).