Basketball Game Preview: Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks vs. Monroe-Woodbury Crusaders

The Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks will face off against the Monroe-Woodbury Crusaders at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Monroe-Woodbury took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Newburgh Free Academy, who comes in off a win.

Monroe-Woodbury will be up against a hot Newburgh Free Academy team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. Newburgh Free Academy simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Yonkers 78-41. That looming 78-41 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Goldbacks yet this season.

Meanwhile, Monroe-Woodbury suffered their closest loss since February 5, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Valley Central by a score of 51-48.

Newburgh Free Academy pushed their record up to 9-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.8 points over those games. As for Monroe-Woodbury, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-8.

Newburgh Free Academy couldn't quite finish off Monroe-Woodbury in their previous matchup back in January and fell 48-46. Will Newburgh Free Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.