Basketball Game Preview: Desert Christian Eagles vs. Mountainside Wolves + Official Tickets

The Desert Christian Eagles will face off against the Mountainside Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mountainside took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Desert Christian, who comes in off a win.

Desert Christian is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat San Miguel 69-33.

Samuel Alday

Rebounds

11/22/25 vs San Miguel	9
02/14/25 vs Madison Highland Prep	4
02/06/25 vs Benson	3
02/03/25 @ St. Augustine Catholic	2
01/07/25 @ Tombstone	6
+ 11 more games

Samuel Alday was nothing short of spectacular: he almost dropped a double-double with 27 points and nine rebounds. That's the most boards he has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Matthew Jaegers, who put up 11 points and six rebounds.

Desert Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 20 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, Mountainside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against Wickenburg, falling 68-38.