Basketball Game Preview: Spackenkill Spartans vs. Red Hook Raiders

The Spackenkill Spartans will kick their season off against the Red Hook Raiders on Friday. Tip off is scheduled at 5:45 p.m.

Red Hook can't be to happy about their upcoming road contest considering what happened when they opened their season on the away from home on Saturday. They took a 61-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of Beacon. The defeat continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now lost four in a row.

Red Hook's loss dropped their record down to 0-1.

As for Spackenkill, they've got a clean slate this season. Last year, they had a phenomenal run, finishing with a superb 17-4 record.

Spackenkill took a serious blow against Red Hook in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 69-37. Will Spackenkill have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.