There's no place like home for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They managed a 31-27 victory over the Mayer Wildcats on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Gladiators also won the last time the pair played back in January.
Leading North Phoenix Preparatory Academy to victory were Sophie Ulrich and Alexandra Price. Ulrich posted eight points in addition to 22 rebounds and five blocks, while Price dropped a double-double with 12 points and 27 boards. That makes it four consecutive games in which Price has scored at least a third of the Gladiators' points. Reina Talamante also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assists of the season.
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
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| 12/04/25 - Home | 31-27 W |
| 01/16/25 - Away | 34-12 W |
| 01/30/24 - Home | 29-49 L |
| 01/04/24 - Away | 12-35 L |
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Mayer, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Phoenix Preparatory Academy will head out to take on Maryvale Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mayer, they will venture away from home to square off against Seligman at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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