Basketball Game Preview: Tempe Prep Knights vs. Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes

Tempe Prep hasn't had much luck against Arizona Lutheran Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Tempe Prep Knights will host the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes at 5:30 p.m.

Tempe Prep is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Tuesday. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 30-24 heartbreaker at the hands of North Phoenix Preparatory Academy.

Meanwhile, Arizona Lutheran Academy hadn't done well against Leading Edge Academy - GEC recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Arizona Lutheran Academy put the hurt on Leading Edge Academy - GEC with a sharp 67-46 victory. The Coyotes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 21 points or more this season.

Arizona Lutheran Academy's win bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Tempe Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.

Tempe Prep was dealt a bruising 87-5 defeat at the hands of Arizona Lutheran Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Will Tempe Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.