Dexter and Madawaska squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Dexter had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Madawaska Owls by a score of 54-52. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Owls apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2022.
Bryce Cooper
| 02/17/25 vs Madawaska | 3 |
| 02/12/25 vs Sumner | 3 |
| 02/05/25 @ Penobscot Valley | 4 |
| 02/03/25 @ Piscataquis | 6 |
| 01/31/25 @ Schenck | 2 |
When it comes to explaining why Dexter lost, don't look at Bryce Cooper. Despite the final result, he went 9-for-16 to rack up 22 points and three steals. Cooper is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Isiah Robinson, who posted 12 points.
Dexter's loss dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Madawaska, their victory bumped their record up to 21-1.
Dexter does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Madawaska, they will square off against Calais at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calais will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Madawaska surely won't give up without a fight.
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