Basketball Game Preview: NFL Yet Academy Eagles vs. Mountainside Wolves

The NFL Yet Academy Eagles will venture away from home to square off against the Mountainside Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, NFL Yet Academy turned things around against Lincoln Prep on Wednesday. They walked away with a 53-43 victory over the Lightning.

Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Mountainside, as they earned their first road win of the season. They skirted past San Pasqual Valley 40-38. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wolves as it put an end to their 18-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Mountainside's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for NFL Yet Academy, the win got them back to even at 1-1.

Everything came up roses for NFL Yet Academy against Mountainside in their previous matchup back in December of 2021, as the team secured a 73-41 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for NFL Yet Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.