Basketball Game Preview: Phoenix Country Day Eagles vs. Rancho Solano Prep Mustangs

Phoenix Country Day hasn't had much luck against Rancho Solano Prep recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Phoenix Country Day Eagles will host the Rancho Solano Prep Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.

Last Wednesday, Phoenix Country Day strolled past Scottsdale Preparatory Academy with points to spare, taking the game 55-38. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 49th, while the Spartans are ranked 237th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Rancho Solano Prep posted their closest win since December 29, 2023 on Friday. They skirted past Phoenix Christian 55-52.

Phoenix Country Day pushed their record up to 9-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.4 points per game. As for Rancho Solano Prep, their win bumped their record up to 13-6.

Phoenix Country Day might still be hurting after the 59-33 loss they got from Rancho Solano Prep in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Phoenix Country Day have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.