The Gila Bend Gila Monsters will face off against the Tri City Prep Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Gila Bend has struggled recently with ten losses in a row, while Tri City Prep will arrive with three straight wins.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 50-7, which was the final score in Gila Bend's tilt against Skyline - Gila River on Tuesday. The matchup marked the Gila Monsters' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Tri City Prep earned a 31-18 victory over Thunderbird Adventist Academy on Tuesday. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while Thunderbird Adventist Academy are ranked 213th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Gila Bend's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Tri City Prep, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Things could have been worse for Gila Bend, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 36-18 loss to Tri City Prep in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Will Gila Bend have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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