Desert Heights Prep has been away from home for three games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators at 6:00 p.m.
Last Wednesday, Desert Heights Prep didn't have quite enough to beat Maryvale Prep and fell 3-2. While the Yote didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Matador 25-23 in the first set.
Desert Heights Prep took Maryvale Prep into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-22, 25-13, 23-25, 15-13.
Even though they lost, Desert Heights Prep was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 20 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, North Phoenix Preparatory Academy made easy work of Maryvale Prep on Tuesday and carried off a 3-0 win.
Desert Heights Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season.
Desert Heights Prep might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from North Phoenix Preparatory Academy in their previous matchup back in September. Will Desert Heights Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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