Basketball Game Preview: North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators vs. Mayer Wildcats + How To Watch

The North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators will face off against the Mayer Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. North Phoenix Preparatory Academy is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.

On Tuesday, North Phoenix Preparatory Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 38-32 to Antelope.

Despite the loss, North Phoenix Preparatory Academy got top-tier performance from Alexandra Price, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 19 rebounds. That was a full 75% of the Gladiators' points, marking the third time in a row Price has posted more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Sophie Ulrich, who put up two points and 18 boards.

Meanwhile, Mayer lost to Music Mountain at home by a 46-29 margin on Wednesday.

Mayer's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy took their win against Mayer in their previous meeting back in January by a conclusive 34-12 score. Do the Gladiators have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.