Basketball Game Preview: Esperanza Preparatory Academy vs. Wadleigh Harlem Hellfighters

After both having extra time off, Esperanza Preparatory Academy and the Wadleigh Harlem Hellfighters will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Two weeks ago, Esperanza Preparatory Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 37-31 to Collaborative Education.

Meanwhile, Wadleigh came up short against University Neighborhood two weeks ago, falling 36-14.

Esperanza Preparatory Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Wadleigh, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.

Esperanza Preparatory Academy took their win against Wadleigh in their previous meeting back in November by a conclusive 58-37. The rematch might be a little tougher for Esperanza Preparatory Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.