The Thornton Academy Trojans will head out to face off against the Edward Little Red Eddies at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Thornton Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 55-22 victory over Noble. The win was some much needed relief for the Trojans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Edward Little had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 58-22 victory over the Scots. Given the Red Eddies' advantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Scots are ranked 102nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Edward Little is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Thornton Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Thornton Academy beat Edward Little 50-38 in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Thornton Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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