Basketball Game Preview: Nueva Esperanza vs. Tacony Academy Charter Lions

Nueva Esperanza is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Tacony Academy Charter a 16-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. Nueva Esperanza will welcome the Tacony Academy Charter Lions at 3:15 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

On Tuesday, Nueva Esperanza ended up a good deal behind Kensington and lost 59-45. While losing is never fun, Nueva Esperanza can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 718th, while Kensington is ranked 358th).

Meanwhile, Tacony Academy Charter was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 46-42 to Masterman.

Tacony Academy Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Nueva Esperanza, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.

Nueva Esperanza ended up a good deal behind Tacony Academy Charter in their previous meeting back in January of 2017, losing 66-49. Will Nueva Esperanza 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.