Basketball Game Preview: Highland Prep West HORNETS vs. Kingman Academy Tigers

The Highland Prep West HORNETS will square off against the Kingman Academy Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Highland Prep West has struggled recently with seven losses in a row, while Kingman Academy will arrive with three straight victories.

Highland Prep West saw some tournament action on Saturday. They had to suffer through a 71-7 loss at the hands of Payson. The matchup marked the HORNETS's lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Kingman Academy beat Wickenburg 45-39 back in December of 2024.

Kingman Academy pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.7 points per game. As for Highland Prep West, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.