Penquis Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Dexter Tigers, falling 55-33. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 89th, while the Tigers are ranked 30th).
Dexter was led to victory by Ethan Doherty and Bryce Cooper. Doherty almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards, while Cooper went 6 of 13 on his way to 14 points along with six rebounds and four steals. Cooper is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Isiah Robinson, who posted ten points.
Penquis Valley's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Dexter, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Penquis Valley didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-47 defeat against Lee Academy on the 20th. As for Dexter, they will face off against Foxcroft Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Foxcroft Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Dexter surely won't give up without a fight.
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