The New Dorp Central Cougars just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Port Richmond Raiders at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in New Dorp's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven games.
On Wednesday, New Dorp blew past East Harlem, posting a 76-36 win. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Central Cougars' disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 119th, while East Harlem are ranked 32nd).
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 61-28, which was the final score in Port Richmond's tilt against Laguardia on Wednesday.
New Dorp pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 77.5 points per game. As for Port Richmond, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
New Dorp took their victory against Port Richmond in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 73-50. Does New Dorp have another victory up their sleeve, or will Port Richmond turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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