Preview: Phoenix Christian Cougars vs. Highland Prep Honey Badgers
Phoenix Christian is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Highland Prep is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Phoenix Christian Cougars will take on the Highland Prep Honey Badgers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Tuesday, Phoenix Christian was able to grind out a solid victory over Highland Prep, taking the game 48-40.
Bryce Anderson was his usual excellent self, scoring 27 points. Anderson is absolutely dominating the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Malakhai Moore Neal, who scored ten points.
Phoenix Christian's victory bumped their record up to 16-2. As for Highland Prep, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-9.
Phoenix Christian beat Highland Prep 48-40 in their previous meeting on Tuesday. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Highland Prep's Darius McKnight, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Phoenix Christian still be able to contain him? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
