Billy Pinkham scored 14 points, hitting a pair of three-point baskets, but the Wolverines lost 69-22 to visiting Madison Thursday night at Stover Auditorium. Jacob Meader led all scorers with 16 points. Jacob Meader had 15 for the Bulldogs.

The Wolverines fell behind early in the game. Eric Westcott had the hot hand for Madison, scoring nine points in the opening quarter. Pinkham’s three-pointer with 3:14 left cut Madison’s lead to five, 13-7. Then the Bulldogs went on a 17-0 run. The drought finally ended with 4:56 to go until halftime. Pinkham found Matt Chapman open and Chapman scored from underneath the basket.

When the buzzer sounded ending the first half, Madison was up 47-9. Meader netted 11 points in the second period.

The Wolverines were plagued by turnovers, some self-inflicted, others forced by the Bulldogs, for most of the second half. By the time the fourth period started, Madison was ahead 53-14 and three Wolverine starters were in foul trouble. Pinkham swished in his second three-pointer in the opening seconds of the fourth period.

But it wasn’t all bad news for WMHS. Haiden Dunning, Matt Eckert, Zach Brewer and Marshall Weeks each did a nice job late in the game. Brewer and Dunning are both showing a lot more confidence under the boards. Chapman continues to play consistently, too. He collected six points and grabbed four rebounds, three of those offensive. The MVC basketball season has a long way to go.

Wiscasset made 4 of 8 foul shots, Madison 12 of 25.

The Wolverines entered the game with a MVC record of 1-1. Madison at 2-0 had previously defeated Richmond, 47-39 and Telstar, 70-36, two teams Wiscasset will face later this season.

On Dec. 17 WMHS will be in Rumford to play Mountain Valley (3-0) and will then host Oak Hill (0-3) on Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Thayer nets 10

Senior Sydnie Thayer netted 10 points, had three rebounds and two steals at Madison but the Bulldogs were a 71-21 winner.

Madison led 22-2 after the first period, 38-7 at halftime and 56-11 heading into the final eight minutes of play.

Wiscasset scorers included Zoey Waltz, four points; Kateleen Trask, three; and Madison Carrier and Paige Davenport with two points each. Carrier and Yokabaskas each grabbed three rebounds. Yokabaskas played an aggressive floor game, recording five steals.

Wiscasset made one of five free throws, Madison seven of 18.

The Wolverines host Mountain Valley Monday, Dec. 17 and then play Oak Hill away Dec. 19.