Basketball Recap: North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Takes a Loss

After soaring to 58 points the game before, North Phoenix Preparatory Academy was a bit more limited in their matchup on Tuesday. They were dealt a 61-25 defeat at the hands of the Anthem Prep Eagles. The loss continues a trend for the Gladiators in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost six in a row.

Rithik Kolli was his usual excellent self, going 9 for 11 on his way to 20 points and five rebounds for Anthem Prep. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Melancon, who went 6 of 8 on his way to 15 points and five rebounds.

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Anthem Prep, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Desert Heights Prep the next time they take the court. Anthem Prep will host Desert Heights Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while North Phoenix Preparatory Academy will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.