Basketball Game Preview: Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans vs. Arete Prep CHARGERS

The Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans will face off against the Arete Prep CHARGERS at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Gilbert Classical Academy's offense hasn't had much luck over their past five matches, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 61-13, which was the final score in Gilbert Classical Academy's tilt against Pima on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Arete Prep, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. Everything went their way against San Tan Charter on Tuesday as Arete Prep made off with a 39-19 win.

Gilbert Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Arete Prep, their victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 8-10.

Everything came up roses for Gilbert Classical Academy against Arete Prep in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 47-11 win. Will Gilbert Classical Academy repeat their success, or does Arete Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.