Nokomis and Messalonskee squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Nokomis had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 55-39 to the Messalonskee Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 87th, while the Eagles are ranked 16th).
Nokomis has also traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Messalonskee, the victory was the 12th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-2.
Nokomis does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Messalonskee, they will face off against Camden Hills at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Messalonskee knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Camden Hills likes a good challenge.
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