Van Buren was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Central Aroostook Panthers and fell 47-8. While losing is never fun, the Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 127th, while the Panthers are ranked 43rd).
Van Buren's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Central Aroostook, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-2.
Van Buren will host East Grand at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Central Aroostook, they will challenge Hodgdon at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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