After flying high against Sacopee Valley last Friday, Lake Region came back down to earth. The Lake Region Lakers lost 42-20 to the Orono Riots on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lakers have suffered since October 20, 2023.
Orono's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kason Bagley led the charge by rushing for 109 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching a touchdown. Another signal caller making a difference was Jack Brewer, who threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns.
Lake Region's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-2. As for Orono, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Lake Region will square off against Mount Desert Island on Saturday. Lake Region is facing Mount Desert Island at the right time seeing as Mount Desert Island is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Orono, they will challenge Houlton/Hodgdon/Southern Aroostook/Greater Houlton Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Orono is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.2 points per game this season.
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