Monday, March 1, 2010

Bridgton advances to face Brewster

They may not be the most talented team in Class A, but Bridgton is still the defending champions and no one wants to face a Whit Lesure coached team in the playoffs.

After scoring a 69-64 victory over URI-bound Billy Baron and Worcester Academy, Lesure noted that his team will be a big underdog playing a stacked Brewster team, but didn't seem all that concerned when quoted on Bridgton's basketball blog.

Following the game Lesure commented on the play of his team, "What a great win for our team. Out of the timeout down seven late we were tough and good. I like the fact we're still getting better." Lesure was complimentary of Worcester saying, "I have a lot of respect for how Worcester competes, and Billy Barron is my favorite player in our league." Barron finished with a game high 24 points. Harris lead BA with 21, Dick added 20 and Jones had 15.

Bridgton will now play Brewster Academy on Wednesday at Endicott College. Speaking of the upcoming match up Lesure said, "I am excited to play Brewster again. Jason (Smith) and I have become good friends. I think Brewster vs. Bridgton has become the best rivalry, and some of the big games have been in the tournament. This will be another," he went on to say, "We're underdogs, but that's fine."