Tempe Prep lost to North Valley Christian Academy back in January of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Knights took a blow against the Lions, falling 75-37. 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 263rd, while the Lions are ranked 60th).
Tempe Prep's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jackson Gulseth, who posted seven points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Mekhi Scott, who scored five points.
Tempe Prep has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for North Valley Christian Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-3.
Tempe Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 73-44 victory against Santa Cruz Valley on the 30th. As for North Valley Christian Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 82-29 win against Benson on the 30th.
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