Basketball Game Preview: John Bapst Memorial Crusaders vs. Orono Riots

John Bapst Memorial hasn't had much luck against Orono recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The John Bapst Memorial Crusaders will host the Orono Riots at 6:30 p.m.

John Bapst Memorial is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They took a 68-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of Old Town.

Meanwhile, Orono came tearing into Monday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They snuck past Greater Houlton Christian Academy with a 51-45 win. Given the Riots' advantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 14th, while Greater Houlton Christian Academy are ranked 62nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

John Bapst Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Orono, their victory bumped their record up to 12-5.

John Bapst Memorial ended up a good deal behind Orono in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, losing 54-38. Will John Bapst Memorial 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 basketball content.