After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Stearns/Schenck, Orono was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Bucksport Golden Bucks 48-20 on the road. Considering the Riots have won three games by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Orono had a senior duo take command as William Francis picked up 284 receiving yards and four touchdowns and Jack Brewer threw for 355 yards and five touchdowns while completing 93.8% of his passes. Brewer's posted a season-high passer rating of 171.9. Sal Wise also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Orono now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Bucksport, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-3.
Orono will host Houlton/Hodgdon/Southern Aroostook/Greater Houlton Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bucksport, they are taking a road trip to square off against Madawaska/Fort Kent/Wisdom at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bucksport is facing Madawaska/Fort Kent/Wisdom at the right time seeing as Madawaska/Fort Kent/Wisdom is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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