Basketball Game Preview: Tempe Prep Knights vs. Horizon Honors Eagles

Tempe Prep is 0-9 against Horizon Honors since January of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Tempe Prep Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Horizon Honors Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Tempe Prep is coming into the contest on the come-up as their season has now been buoyed by two straight victories. They skirted past Heritage Academy 29-27.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Horizon Honors, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They breezed by Santa Cruz Valley to the tune of 65-14 on Friday. That 51 point margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.

Horizon Honors pushed their record up to 13-10 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.5 points per game. As for Tempe Prep, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-12.

Tempe Prep was dealt a bruising 54-22 defeat at the hands of Horizon Honors in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Tempe Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.