Tempe Prep suffered their biggest loss since January 5, 2024 on Thursday. They were outmatched by the North Valley Christian Academy Lions and fell 72-37. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 207th, while the Lions are ranked 102nd).
Austin Sampson
| 01/30/25 @ North Valley Christian Academy | 5 |
| 01/16/25 vs Arizona Lutheran Academy | 3 |
| 01/14/25 @ North Phoenix Preparatory Academy | 6 |
| 01/10/25 vs Veritas Prep | 6 |
| 12/12/24 @ Gilbert Classical Academy | 5 |
| + 19 more games |
Tempe Prep's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Sampson, who posted ten points and five steals. Sampson has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 24 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Matt Milner, who scored eight points.
Tempe Prep has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-5 record this season. As for North Valley Christian Academy, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 15-5.
Tempe Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 75-51 loss against Santa Cruz Valley on the 31st. As for North Valley Christian Academy, they have also already played their next game, a 60-50 victory against Phoenix Christian on the 1st.
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