Stearns/Schenck and Orono are an even 3-3-1 against one another since September of 2017, but not for long. Stearns/Schenck will head out to square off against the Orono Riots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Stearns/Schenck is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Stearns/Schenck is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Maine's top teams: Greely, who was ranked fifth in their home state at the time (Stearns/Schenck was ranked sixth). Stearns/Schenck fell just short of Greely by a score of 42-40 on Friday. The loss was Stearns/Schenck's first of the season.
Meanwhile, after a string of 14 wins dating back to last season, Orono's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They were beaten by Mt. Ararat/Hyde 56-26. The Riots gained 52 more yards on the day, but it was the that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Orono had strong showings from William Francis, who picked up 238 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and Jack Brewer, who threw for 293 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Francis didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made ten total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Stearns/Schenck's defeat dropped their record down to 2-1. As for Orono, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-1.
Stearns/Schenck ended up a good deal behind Orono in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, losing 58-40. Can Stearns/Schenck avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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