The Notre Dame Prep Saints will challenge the Chaparral Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Notre Dame Prep is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games.
On Wednesday, Notre Dame Prep beat Sunrise Mountain 53-43. The win was all the more spectacular given the Saints' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 64th, while the Mustangs are ranked ninth).
Meanwhile, Chaparral lost to Arizona College Prep on the road by a 57-41 margin on Thursday.
Notre Dame Prep will need focus on slowing down Kendyll Dinh, one of several Chaparral players who made an impact when they last played. She went 5 for 6 en route to 13 points and three steals. Kaelie Weishaar was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine boards.
Notre Dame Prep pushed their record up to 10-8 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 37.2 points. As for Chaparral, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Everything came up roses for Notre Dame Prep against Chaparral in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 73-44 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Chaparral's Aviva Schnitzer, who posted 21 points. Now that she won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Notre Dame Prep to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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