Monmouth Academy was the 59-56 winner over Spruce Mountain when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Monmouth Academy Mustangs took a 60-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Spruce Mountain Phoenix on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 68th, while the Phoenix are ranked 12th).
This is the second loss in a row for Monmouth Academy and nudges their season record down to 4-3. As for Spruce Mountain, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monmouth Academy will venture away from home to challenge Old Orchard Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Monmouth Academy is facing Old Orchard Beach at the right time seeing as Old Orchard Beach is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Spruce Mountain, they will square off against Medomak Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Medomak Valley has won three straight at home, while Spruce Mountain won four straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
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