This season hasn't been kind to the Foxcroft Academy Ponies, who are still winless after their fourth matchup. They were beaten by Old Town 56-17 on Friday. While losing is never fun, Foxcroft Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 91st, while Old Town is ranked second).
When it comes to explaining why Foxcroft Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Allie Smith. Despite the final result, she scored four points along with eight rebounds.
Foxcroft Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Old Town, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with that win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Foxcroft Academy will finish 2023 at home by hosting John Bapst Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. John Bapst Memorial is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. Old Town will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against Hermon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.