Tempe Prep had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 6-9 to make it five. They lost 77-55 to the Horizon Honors Eagles. The Knights were not able to make up for their defeat to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in January of 2025.
Micah Cady
| 01/27/26 @ Horizon Honors | 70% |
| 01/15/26 @ Arizona Lutheran Academy | 50% |
| 01/13/26 vs North Phoenix Preparatory Academy | 53% |
Despite the loss, Tempe Prep saw an underclassman step up: freshman Micah Cady went 7-for-10 on his way to 18 points. Cady is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Jackson Gulseth was another key player, putting up 12 points and six boards.
As for Horizon Honors, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-9. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Horizon Honors got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Richie Hewitt V out in front who shot 63% from the field to rack up 20 points. Hewitt V is becoming a predictor of the Eagles' success: when he posts at least 15 points the team is 8-1 (and 7-8 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Keegan Wallace, who almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds.
Tempe Prep has already played their next game, a 75-37 defeat against North Valley Christian Academy on the 28th. As for Horizon Honors, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 50-44 loss against Arizona Lutheran Academy on the 30th.
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