Basketball Game Preview: Southern Aroostook Warriors vs. Central Aroostook Panthers

The Southern Aroostook Warriors will challenge the Central Aroostook Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.

Last Thursday, Southern Aroostook was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 64-58 to Stearns.

Meanwhile, Central Aroostook had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22.3 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Warriors, sneaking past 74-72.

Central Aroostook pushed their record up to 7-8 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.7 points per game. As for Southern Aroostook, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.

Southern Aroostook lost to Central Aroostook at home by a decisive 65-47 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Southern Aroostook 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.