Basketball Game Preview: Tempe Prep Knights vs. Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils

Having just played yesterday, the Tempe Prep Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

Tempe Prep is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest defeat since January 5, 2024 on Thursday. They had to suffer through a 72-37 loss at the hands of North Valley Christian Academy. The game marked the Knights' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Santa Cruz Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They skirted past NFL Yet Academy 54-52. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Dust Devils as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

The win got Santa Cruz Valley back to even at 9-9. As for Tempe Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-4 record this season.

Tempe Prep took their victory against Santa Cruz Valley in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a conclusive 63-38. Does Tempe Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Santa Cruz Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.