Mountain Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by the Spruce Mountain Phoenix 66-27. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 115th, while the Phoenix are ranked 13th).
Mountain Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Spruce Mountain, they pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mountain Valley will head out to challenge Mount Abram at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Mount Abram's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matches. As for Spruce Mountain, they will challenge Dirigo at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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