Basketball Game Preview: East Side Red Raiders vs. KIPP Newark Lab Sharks

The East Side Red Raiders will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against the KIPP Newark Lab Sharks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neither East Side nor KIPP Newark Lab posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.

East Side is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They were beaten by Millburn 48-20 on Tuesday. The Red Raiders' loss continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, KIPP Newark Lab came up short against Newark Tech on Tuesday and fell 33-25.