Newburgh Free Academy hasn't had much luck against Valley Central recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks will host the Valley Central Vikings at 6:30 p.m. Newburgh Free Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Last Tuesday, Newburgh Free Academy came up short against Middletown and fell 61-50. While losing is never fun, the Goldbacks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 345th, while the Middie Bears are ranked 57th).
Meanwhile, Valley Central waltzed into their game on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 48-23 victory. That 25 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
Valley Central's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Newburgh Free Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.
Newburgh Free Academy was dealt a bruising 53-23 loss at the hands of Valley Central in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Will Newburgh Free Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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