Football Preview: Newark Academy Minutemen vs. Horace Mann Lions
Newark Academy is 1-9 against Horace Mann since September of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Newark Academy Minutemen will welcome the Horace Mann Lions at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Newark Academy is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season last Saturday. They came up short against Morristown-Beard, falling 25-3.
Meanwhile, Horace Mann fell victim to Riverdale Country and their airtight defense on Saturday. They were beaten by the Falcons 44-0. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 322nd, while the Falcons are ranked 34th).
Newark Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Horace Mann, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Newark Academy came up short against Horace Mann in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 17-12. Will Newark Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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