The Maryvale Prep Matador will take on the La Joya Community Fighting Lobos in a tournament on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row dating back to last season, Maryvale Prep turned things around against North Phoenix Preparatory Academy on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Gladiators 53-26. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Matador have posted since December 12, 2023.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask La Joya Community). They walked away with a 73-60 victory over Gila Ridge last Friday. While the Fighting Lobos didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Maryvale Prep better keep an eye on Isaiah Carter. He was instrumental in La Joya Community's win, dropping a double-double on 22 points and 20 boards. Carter's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Josiah Hale was another key player, putting up 14 points and six boards.
La Joya Community smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in four consecutive matches.
La Joya Community's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Maryvale Prep, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7.
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