The Foxcroft Academy Ponies had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. It was close, but on Wednesdaythey capped 2023 with a 46-44 win over John Bapst Memorial. That looming 46-44 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Foxcroft Academy yet this season.
Halle Page was the offensive standout of the contest as she dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten steals. That's the first time this season that she scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Allie Smith, who scored eight points along with 15 rebounds and three blocks.
Foxcroft Academy's victory bumped their record up to 1-4. As for John Bapst Memorial, they bumped their record down to 0-6 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foxcroft Academy will finish 2023 at home by hosting Caribou at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. John Bapst Memorial will finish 2023 at home by hosting Presque Isle at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Presque Isle presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than John Bapst Memorial in Maine (Presque Isle is ranked 29th, while John Bapst Memorial is ranked 110th).
