Deering has won three straight games at home, while Cheverus has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Deering Rams will host the Cheverus Stags at 3:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Deering was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 66-60 to South Portland. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 64th, while the Red Riots are ranked eighth).
Meanwhile, Cheverus hadn't done well against Oxford Hills recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Cheverus put the hurt on Oxford Hills with a sharp 70-45 victory. The Stags have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Cheverus has also been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-2 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.6 points per game. As for Deering, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Deering came up short against Cheverus in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 66-60. Will Deering have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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