BASIS - Mesa is on a three-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Ajo a five-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. BASIS - Mesa will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Ajo Red Raiders at 6:30 p.m. Ajo took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on BASIS - Mesa, who comes in off a win.
BASIS - Mesa is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Ville de Marie Academy. BASIS - Mesa strolled past Ville de Marie Academy with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 73-57.
Omari Hester
| 12/05/25 @ Ville de Marie Academy | 26 |
| 01/22/25 @ Phoenix School of Academic Excellence | 34 |
| 01/16/25 @ BASIS - Prescott | 15 |
BASIS - Mesa can attribute much of their success to Joey Frivaldo, who went 11-for-16 on his way to 25 points along with eight steals and seven assists, and Omari Hester, who almost dropped a double-double with 26 points and nine steals. Hester's big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Cristian Muniz, who posted ten points in addition to five boards and five steals.
Meanwhile, Ajo played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Roosevelt Preparatory Academy, falling 91-33. The Red Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 52-18.
BASIS - Mesa was able to grind out a solid victory over Ajo in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, winning 54-46. Will BASIS - Mesa repeat their success, or does Ajo has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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