Basketball Game Preview: John Bapst Memorial Crusaders vs. Mount Desert Island Trojans

John Bapst Memorial is 2-8 against Mount Desert Island since January of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The John Bapst Memorial Crusaders will host the Mount Desert Island Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

John Bapst Memorial will bounce into Wednesday's game after beating Washington Academy, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. John Bapst Memorial sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 63-60 win over Washington Academy on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Crusaders have posted since January 18, 2024.

Meanwhile, Mount Desert Island was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 61-55 to Orono. The Trojans have struggled against the Riots recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.

John Bapst Memorial's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. As for Mount Desert Island, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-4.

John Bapst Memorial might still be hurting after the 71-48 defeat they got from Mount Desert Island in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can John Bapst Memorial avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.