Basketball Game Preview: Orono Riots vs. Greater Houlton Christian Academy

The Orono Riots will venture away from home to challenge Greater Houlton Christian Academy at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Orono is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.

Orono is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Maine's top teams: Presque Isle, who was ranked 23rd at the time (Orono was ranked 20th). Orono came out on top against Presque Isle by a score of 45-34 on Saturday.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Greater Houlton Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They strolled past Presque Isle with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 72-58. Greater Houlton Christian Academy's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Orono's record now sits at 9-5. As for Greater Houlton Christian Academy, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 3-5.

Orono came up short against Greater Houlton Christian Academy in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 54-47. Can Orono avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.