The Glendale Prep Academy Griffins won the last time they faced the BASIS Phoenix Firebirds, and things went their way on Thursday too. Glendale Prep Academy claimed a resounding 81-14 victory over BASIS Phoenix at home. Given Glendale Prep Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 42nd, while BASIS Phoenix is ranked 242nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Glendale Prep Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maddox Smith, who scored 17 points along with 7 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Andersen, who scored 12 points along with 5 assists.
The win makes it two in a row for Glendale Prep Academy and bumps their season record up to 7-1. As for BASIS Phoenix, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Glendale Prep Academy will take on Veritas Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for BASIS Phoenix, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Phoenix Christian at 7:00 p.m.