After flying high against Bucksport last Friday, Orono came back down to earth. The Orono Riots received a blow on Friday as they fell 54-36 to Houlton/Hodgdon/Southern Aroostook/Greater Houlton Christian Academy. The Riots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Several Riots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jack Brewer, who threw for 358 yards and four touchdowns while completing 81.1% of his passes. What's more, Brewer also racked up 20 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023. Sal Wise did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 159 receiving yards.
Even if they lost, Orono's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut William Francis.
It was another big night for Isaiah Ervin, who rushed for 400 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 126 yards on only ten passes for Houlton/Hodgdon/Southern Aroostook/Greater Houlton Christian Academy. Ervin is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
Orono has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Houlton/Hodgdon/Southern Aroostook/Greater Houlton Christian Academy, their record is now 5-1.
Orono has already played their next matchup, a 44-22 win against Washington Academy on the 18th. As for Houlton/Hodgdon/Southern Aroostook/Greater Houlton Christian Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 64-6 victory against Dexter/Piscataquis on the 18th.
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