The Newark Yellowjackets will venture away from home to take on the Dickinson Rams at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Newark will be strutting in after a victory while Dickinson will be coming in after a defeat.
Newark took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They blew past First State Military Academy, posting a 68-31 win. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Dickinson had to suffer through a 60-13 loss at the hands of Archmere Academy. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Delaware basketball rankings (they are ranked 53rd, while the Auks are ranked fifth).
Newark's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Dickinson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Newark ended up a good deal behind Dickinson in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, losing 62-48. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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