Messo Vs Hampden On 92.9 The Ticket
Call it an early season showdown game in Class A North Region. The Hampden Broncos will host the Messalonskee Eagles and if the preseason coaches poll is correct, you are looking at the top two teams in this division.
The game is live on Sports Radio 92.9 The Ticket and 929theticket.com with a 7pm tip time.
Coach Russ Bartlett and his Broncos beat Skowhegan 64-31 in the opener on the road last Friday night. Now comes the chance to extend a home winning streak that has reached 56 games over six years. It is a younger and less experienced Hampden team. Only junior center Ian McIntyre and junior guard Jon Wolfington got considerable playing time a year ago.
Coach Peter McLaughlin and his Eagles won on opening night, beating Lawrence 62-49. Senior guard Nate Violette led Messalonksee with 21 point. The Eagles are coming off a 13-5 season a year ago.
Tuesday Schoolboy Games:
Bangor at Lewiston
Skowhegan at Brewer
Bucksport at Sumner
Calais at Washington Academy
Cony at Camden Hills
GSA at PCHS
Lawrence at Nokomis
Katahdin at Bg Christian
Lee Academy at Schenck
Mattanawcook Academy at Old Town
MCI at Winslow
Penquis at Dexter
Waterville at Oceanside
Tuesday Schoolgirl Games:
Hampden at Messalonskee
Lewiston at Bangor
Brewer at Skowhegan
Camden Hills at Cony
Edward Little at Oxford Hills
Ellsworth at Central
Foxcroft at John Bapst
Houlton at Presque Isle
Orono at Hermon
Winslow at MCI