The Thornton Academy Trojans will head out on the road to take on the Portland Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Thornton Academy is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
On Tuesday, Thornton Academy had to suffer through a 58-27 loss at the hands of South Portland. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Trojans have suffered against the Red Riots since January 28, 2020.
Meanwhile, Portland lost 63-39 to Oxford Hills on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 99th, while the Vikings are ranked eighth).
Portland dropped their record down to 3-10 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Thornton Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Everything came up roses for Thornton Academy against Portland when the teams last played back in January of 2023, as the squad secured a 60-29 win. Will Thornton Academy repeat their success, or does Portland have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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