Foxcroft Academy is 1-8 against Ellsworth since December of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Foxcroft Academy Ponies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Ellsworth Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Foxcroft Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They enjoyed a cozy 50-34 victory over Washington Academy on Saturday.
Foxcroft Academy can attribute much of their success to Silas Topolski, who scored 17 points along with 3 steals, and Jadon Richard, who scored 21 points along with 5 assists and 4 steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Smith, who scored 4 points along with 3 steals.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Ellsworth on the road against Bucksport on Friday as the team secured a 75-38 victory.
Foxcroft Academy's win bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Ellsworth, their win bumped their record up to an identical 1-0.
Foxcroft Academy came up short against Ellsworth in their previous matchup back in January, falling 72-62. Will Foxcroft Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
