MDI Boy’s Basketball Beats Bangor 63-51 [PHOTOS & STATS]
In a battle of early-season unbeaten teams, the MDI Boy's Basketball Team beat Class A Bangor, 63-51 in Bernard Parady Gymnasium, led by James Witham's 28 points and despite Bangor's 11 3-pointers.
MDI raced out to an early 20-8 lead as Witham had 10 points, and Dylan Stoll had a pair of 3-pointers to lead MDI. Bangor cut the deficit to 8 at the half, outscoring MDI 17-13 in the 2nd Quarter led by Liam Vigue's 3 3-pointers. MDI led 47-39 at the end of the 3rd Quarter.
MDI was led by James Witham with 28 points including 1 3-pointer. Dylan Stoll had 11 points with 3 3-pointes. Kenneth Stilwell had 11 points, with a 3-pointer. Lincoln Gray had 10 points with a 3-pointer. The Trojans scored 24 points in the paint and were 10-13 from the free throw line.
Bangor was led by Liam Vigue with 19 points with 6 3-pointers. Nate Grunkemeyer had 12 points with 2 3's. Harry Fitzpatrick had 12 points with a 3-pointer. Wyatt Chandler and Josh Grunkemeyer also each had a 3-pointer. Bangor scored 10 points in the paint and were 8-10 from the free throw line.
MDI is 3-0 and will host Hermon on Wednesday, December 17th at 7 p.m. That game will be broadcast on WDEA AM 1370, on WDEA Internet Radio, on our FREE downloadable APP and on any Alexa enabled device with the pregame starting at 6:45 p.m.
Bangor is 2-1 and will host Camden Hills on Saturday, December 13th at 1 p.m.
Check out the Stats and Photos from the game.
Line Score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Boys | 8 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 51 |
| MDI Boys | 20 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 63 |
Box Score
Bangor
| # | Name | PTS | 2PM | 3PM | FTM | FTA |
| 1 | Daxton Gifford | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | Wyatt Chandler | 3 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | Nathan O'Donnell | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | Alex Tennett | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | Nate Grunkmeyer | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | John Grunkmeyer | 3 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 20 | Lucas Smith | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 22 | Parker Neale | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 24 | Liam Vigue | 19 | - | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 | Raiden Sudborough | 2 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 32 | Dom Caso | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 40 | Gavin Glanville-True | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 42 | Will Houghton | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 44 | Harry Fitzpatrick | 12 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 55 | Matt O'Connell | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| TOTALS | 51 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
MDI
| # | Name | PTS | 2PM | 3PM | FTM | FTA |
| 10 | Preston Tripp | 3 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 12 | James Witham | 28 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 11 |
| 14 | Dylan Stoll | 11 | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| 20 | Trevor Brophy | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 22 | Henry Trombetto | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 24 | Kenneth Stilwell | 11 | 4 | 1 | - | - |
| 30 | Lincoln Gray | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 32 | Coe Thurston | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 34 | Lyman Pinkham | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 40 | Wyatt Ford | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 42 | John Sheppard | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 44 | Sylas Witham | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| 52 | Owen Dwyer | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| TOTALS | 63 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 13 |
Thanks to Walter Churchill for the photos
MDI-Bangor Boy's Basketball
Gallery Credit: Chris Popper
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