Nueva Esperanza will look to defend their home court on Monday against the South Philadelphia Rams at 3:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Nueva Esperanza didn't have too much trouble with Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech at home as they won 34-16. That 18 points margin sets a new team best for Nueva Esperanza this season.
Nueva Esperanza got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dileina Sanchez out in front who scored eight points. Noah Torres-Delarosa was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Meanwhile, South Philadelphia waltzed into their matchup last Wednesday with three straight wins but they left with four. They enjoyed a cozy 36-22 victory over Franklin Learning Center.
South Philadelphia's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Halimah Blackwell, who scored 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of India Brooks, who scored 13 points.
Nueva Esperanza's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for South Philadelphia, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Nueva Esperanza didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against South Philadelphia in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, but they still walked away with a 23-17 win. Does Nueva Esperanza have another victory up their sleeve, or will South Philadelphia turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
