Basketball Game Preview: Desert Christian Knights vs. Palmdale Academy Charter School Jaguars

Desert Christian is on a three-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Palmdale Academy Charter School a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 5:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Desert Christian is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They took a 60-41 bruising from Quartz Hill last Wednesday.

The losing side was boosted by Makenzie Duffee, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 14 boards. Jayde Mckinzie was another key player, putting up nine points.

Meanwhile, Palmdale Academy Charter School took a blow against St. Monica Academy last Wednesday, falling 53-23.

Everything came up roses for Desert Christian against Palmdale Academy Charter School in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured a 44-9 win. In that contest, the Knights amassed a halftime lead of 28-5, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.