Basketball Game Preview: John Bapst Memorial Crusaders vs. Bucksport Golden Bucks

The John Bapst Memorial Crusaders will challenge the Bucksport Golden Bucks at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses for John Bapst Memorial and five for Bucksport.

On Thursday, John Bapst Memorial came up short against Orono and fell 52-41. While losing is never fun, the Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 72nd, while the Riots are ranked 15th).

Meanwhile, Bucksport lost to Presque Isle on the road by a 59-45 margin on Monday.

Bucksport's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for John Bapst Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.

John Bapst Memorial lost to Bucksport at home by a decisive 57-42 margin in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. 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.