After a string of eight wins dating back to last season, Mount Desert Island's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They were beaten by the Orono Riots 46-6. Having soared to a lofty 38 points in the game before, the Trojans couldn't push the score so high this time.
Orono's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was William Francis, who picked up 245 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Francis was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 67 yards. Jack Brewer was another key signal caller, throwing for 370 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 17.6 yards per attempt.
Mount Desert Island's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1. As for Orono, the win was the 14th in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record for this year to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Desert Island will square off against Yarmouth/North Yarmouth Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Orono, they are taking a road trip to face off against Mt. Ararat/Hyde at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Orono is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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