Basketball Game Preview: Buckfield Bucks vs. Pine Tree Academy Breakers

The Buckfield Bucks will challenge the Pine Tree Academy Breakers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Buckfield took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They blew past Vinalhaven 49-22. The Bucks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 27 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Pine Tree Academy can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They skirted past Richmond 35-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Breakers have posted since December 9, 2024.

Buckfield's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.2 points per game. As for Pine Tree Academy, the win got them back to even at 7-7.

Buckfield strolled past Pine Tree Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 by a score of 37-21. Will Buckfield repeat their success, or does Pine Tree Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.