The Thornton Academy Trojans will face off against the Deering Rams at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Thornton Academy comes in on eight and Deering on three.
Thornton Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 75-40 victory over Gorham. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked ninth, while the Rams are ranked 57th), the result on Tuesday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Deering took their game on Thursday with ease, bagging an 82-34 win over Massabesic. That looming 82-34 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rams yet this season.
Deering pushed their record up to 8-9 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.8 points per game. As for Thornton Academy, their win bumped their record up to 14-2.
Thornton Academy came up short against Deering when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 66-58. Can Thornton Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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