Basketball Game Preview: Anthem Prep Eagles vs. Desert Heights Prep Yote

The Anthem Prep Eagles will challenge the Desert Heights Prep Yote at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Anthem Prep's defense has only allowed 24.2 points per game this season, so Desert Heights Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.

On Tuesday, Anthem Prep came up short against North Phoenix Preparatory Academy and fell 28-20.

Meanwhile, Desert Heights Prep strolled past Antelope with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 26-12.

Desert Heights Prep found their leader in sophomore Zoi Von Tobel, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 15 steals.

The win got Desert Heights Prep back to even at 1-1. As for Anthem Prep, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.

Anthem Prep didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Desert Heights Prep in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, but they still walked away with a 46-42 victory. Does Anthem Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Desert Heights Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.