Mission Heights Prep is 0-3 against Imagine Prep since September of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Mission Heights Prep Phantoms will be playing at home against the Imagine Prep Storm at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mission Heights Prep can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 62-0 victory over Maricopa Institute of Technology on the road. The victory was just what Mission Heights Prep needed coming off of a 49-0 loss in their prior contest.
Rylend Doble went supernova for Mission Heights Prep, throwing for 138 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes, while also punching in two touchdowns on the ground. Konner Rosales got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Mission Heights Prep's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Cade Riggs and his two sacks.
Meanwhile, Imagine Prep faced Imagine Prep Superstition in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Imagine Prep enjoyed a cozy 20-6 victory over Imagine Prep Superstition on Friday. Winning may never get old, but Imagine Prep sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
It was another big night for Bryce Pollay, who picked up 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 103 yards. Pollay hasn't dropped below 100 rushing yards for seven straight games.
Mission Heights Prep's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Imagine Prep, their win was their third straight at home, bumping their overall record up to 7-1.
Keep an eye on the end zone in Friday's game as the two teams haven't had much trouble getting there this season. Mission Heights Prep commands a daunting offense this season, having averaged 5.1 touchdowns per game. However, it's not like Imagine Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.9 per game. With these two high-octane teams facing off on Friday, fans should be in for an exciting offensive matchup.
Mission Heights Prep took a serious blow against Imagine Prep when the teams last played back in November of 2022, falling 46-8. Thankfully for Mission Heights Prep, Nolan Cassacio (who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 125 yards and three touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
