Basketball Recap: Easton Skates Past Ashland with Ease

Bears

Team Score

12/20/24 vs Ashland	87
12/16/24 @ Van Buren	70
12/13/24 @ Ashland	70
12/07/24 vs Wisdom	68
12/10/24 vs Fort Fairfield	45

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Easton). They blew past the Ashland Hornets 87-18 on Friday. The Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 25 points or more this season.

The win was the third in a row for Easton, bringing their record for this year to 4-1. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 17.7 points per game. As for Ashland, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.

Easton will venture away from home to square off against East Grand at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. Easton's defense has only allowed 28.6 points per game this season, so East Grand's offense will have their work cut out for them. Ashland and Southern Aroostook will compete for holiday cheer at 2:30 p.m. on Monday.