Basketball Game Preview: Atchison Phoenix vs. Highland Park Scots

Atchison hasn't had much luck against Highland Park recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Atchison Phoenix will welcome the Highland Park Scots. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Thursday, Atchison blew past North, posting a 48-14 victory. The Phoenix have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 24 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Highland Park put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Lawrence by a score of 52-41. The 52-point effort marked the Scots' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Atchison's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-2. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.0 points per game. As for Highland Park, their victory bumped their record up to 10-0.

Things could have been worse for Atchison, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 63-45 loss to Highland Park in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Atchison have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.