The South Philadelphia Rams will head out on the road to challenge Nueva Esperanza at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. South Philadelphia is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Last Wednesday, South Philadelphia strolled past Franklin Learning Center with points to spare, taking the game 36-22.
South Philadelphia's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Halimah Blackwell led the charge by scoring 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of India Brooks, who scored 13 points.
Meanwhile, Nueva Esperanza didn't have too much trouble with Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech at home on Thursday as they won 34-16. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Nueva Esperanza has managed all season.
Nueva Esperanza's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dileina Sanchez, who scored eight points. Noah Torres-Delarosa was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
South Philadelphia's record is now 5-2. Nueva Esperanza's record now sits at 4-2.
South Philadelphia came up short against Nueva Esperanza in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 23-17. Can South Philadelphia avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
