Central hasn't had much luck against Orono recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Red Devils will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Riots at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Central is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against Penquis Valley on Wednesday. The Red Devils put the hurt on the Patriots with a sharp 18-6 victory. The Red Devils not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 19, 2024 (when they won 24-5).
Meanwhile, Orono suffered their closest defeat since May 6, 2024 on Wednesday. They fell just short of Foxcroft Academy by a score of 14-12. The loss continues a trend for the Riots in their meetings with the Ponies: they've now lost four in a row.
Will Francis was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Kason Bagley was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Orono's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-2. As for Central, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Central suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Orono in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Red Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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