Basketball Recap: Van Buren Comes Up Short

Crusaders

Team Score

12/18/24 vs Madawaska	37
12/16/24 vs Easton	12
12/14/24 @ Katahdin	9
12/12/24 vs Hodgdon	9

Van Buren was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Madawaska Owls, falling 71-37. One positive for the Crusaders, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Van Buren's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Madawaska, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Buren will finish 2024 at home by hosting Washburn at 7:00 p.m. on December 27th. As for Madawaska, they will be home for the holidays to greet Fort Kent at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.