There's no place like home for Hermon, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They strolled past the Orono Riots with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 44-25. The win was all the more spectacular given the Hawks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Riots are ranked eighth).
Hawks
| 12/31/24 vs Orono | 44-25 |
| 12/21/24 vs Washington Academy | 64-33 |
| 12/18/24 vs Bucksport | 49-35 |
Hermon pushed their record up to 5-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.3 points per game. As for Orono, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hermon will host Old Town at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Orono, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Caribou at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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