The Mount Desert Island Trojans are taking a road trip to take on the Orono Riots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Mount Desert Island is headed out to face Orono after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Mount Desert Island was the clear victor by a 38-14 margin over Gray-New Gloucester on Friday. The victory was familiar territory for the Trojans who have now won eight matches in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Orono had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Dexter/Piscataquis 54-6 on the road. The win was familiar territory for the Riots who have now won 13 games in a row dating back to last season.
Jack Brewer was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 364 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 90% of his passes. The team also got some help courtesy of William Francis, who picked up 145 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Orono wouldn't let Dexter/Piscataquis keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Scott Murray, Brady Grant, and Brady Maheu picked up one apiece. Grant also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making 12 total tackles.
Everything came up roses for Mount Desert Island against Orono in their previous meeting back in September of 2021 as the squad secured a 60-20 victory. Does Mount Desert Island have another victory up their sleeve, or will Orono turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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