Deering hasn't had much luck against South Portland recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Deering Rams will host the South Portland Red Riots at 6:30 p.m.
Deering is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They had to suffer through a 61-30 loss at the hands of Gorham. While losing is never fun, Deering can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maine basketball rankings (they are ranked 102nd, while Gorham is ranked 18th).
Meanwhile, South Portland blew past Thornton Academy, posting a 58-27 win. The Red Riots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 22 points or more this season.
South Portland's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Deering, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Deering took a serious blow against South Portland in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 58-27. Will Deering have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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