Presque Isle gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They walked away with a 63-55 win over the Mattanawcook Lynx. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Mattanawcook's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andrew Oliver, who scored 14 points. Another player making a difference was Jacoby Savage, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
With the loss, Mattanawcook broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Presque Isle will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Foxcroft Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Mattanawcook, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Mount Desert Island at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mattanawcook knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Mount Desert Island likes a good challenge.
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