Basketball Game Preview: Phoenix Country Day Eagles vs. Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes

Having just played yesterday, the Phoenix Country Day Eagles will get right back to it and host the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Phoenix Country Day is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 81-45 victory over Santa Cruz Valley. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.

Tempe Prep typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Arizona Lutheran Academy proved too difficult a challenge. They took down the Knights 57-42. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Coyotes.

Phoenix Country Day better keep an eye on Owen Beilke. He was instrumental in Arizona Lutheran Academy's win, dropping a double-double on 23 points and 18 rebounds. That's the most boards Beilke has posted since back in November of 2024. Cash Hill was another key player, putting up 15 points and three steals.

Arizona Lutheran Academy's win was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.7 points per game. As for Phoenix Country Day, their victory bumped their record up to 12-2.

Phoenix Country Day came up short against Arizona Lutheran Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 78-67. Can Phoenix Country Day avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.