Houlton Boys Beat John Bapst 53-41 [STATS]

The Houlton Boy's Basketball Team picked up their 1st win of the season, defeating John Bapst 53-41 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Tuesday, December 20th.

Houlton jumped out to a 17-8 lead at the end of the 1st Quarter. They led 31-22 at the end of the 1st Half. It was 37-28 at the end of the 3rd Quarter.

Houlton was led by Isaiah Ervin who finished with a game-high 25 points. Cody Johnston and Thadon Gentle each had 11 points. Johnston and Gentle each had a 3-pointer for Houlton. The Shiretowners were 9-17 from the free throw line.

John Bapst was led by Mark Gaetani who had 14 points. Jon Pangburn and Tristen Martin each had 7 points. The Crusaders were 1-8 from the free throw line and had 4 3-pointes. Jon Pangburn, Tristen Martin, Mark Gaetani and Mattia Eberle each had a 3-pointer.

Houlton is now 1-3 and will play at Belfast against the Lions on Thursday, December 29th at 5:30 p.m.

John Bapst 0-4 will look for their 1st win on Tuesday, December 27th when they play at Hermon against the Hawks at 4:30 p.m.

Thanks to Bob Beatham for the stats

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Houlton

John Bapst