Edward Little and Portland are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2019, but not for long. The Edward Little Red Eddies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Portland Bulldogs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Edward Little is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Maine's top teams: Thornton Academy, who was ranked 16th at the time (Edward Little was ranked 24th). Edward Little took a 52-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of Thornton Academy. The defeat continues a trend for the Red Eddies in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, Portland didn't have too much trouble with Deering on Thursday as they won 60-41. That looming 60-41 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Portland pushed their record up to 5-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for Edward Little, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Edward Little took a serious blow against Portland in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 70-30. Will Edward Little have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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