Basketball Game Preview: Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans vs. Phoenix Christian Cougars

Gilbert Classical Academy hasn't had much luck against Phoenix Christian recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans will be playing at home against the Phoenix Christian Cougars at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with six losses in a row, Gilbert Classical Academy turned things around against Arete Prep on Friday. They walked away with a 36-25 victory over the CHARGERS.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Phoenix Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Camp Verde with a sharp 65-44 win on Friday. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 21 points or more this season.

Gilbert Classical Academy's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 10-9. As for Phoenix Christian, their win bumped their record up to 11-9.

Gilbert Classical Academy came up short against Phoenix Christian in their previous meeting back in November of 2022, falling 47-39. Can Gilbert Classical Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.