Basketball Game Preview: Desert Edge Scorpions vs. Independence Patriots

The Desert Edge Scorpions will head out to face off against the Independence Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Desert Edge took a blow against Paradise Valley, falling 55-25.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Independence). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat La Joya Community 49-20. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Patriots with their most commanding win of the season.

Desert Edge has also traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season. As for Independence, they moved to 4-10 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.