Tempe Prep was the 59-50 winner over Veritas Prep when they last played one another back in January of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Knights were beaten by the Falcons 70-25 on Friday. 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 264th, while the Falcons are ranked 108th).
Despite the loss, Tempe Prep still got an impressive performance from Jackson Gulseth, who posted five points and nine rebounds.
Baylor Arnold produced another solid effort dropping a double-double with 21 points and 11 boards for Veritas Prep. What's more, Arnold posted two blocks, the most he's had since back in November of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Barrett, who shot 42% from the field to rack up 12 points along with six steals and five rebounds.
Tempe Prep has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Veritas Prep, their win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-5.
Tempe Prep didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 53-41 victory against North Phoenix Preparatory Academy on the 13th. As for Veritas Prep, they have also already played their next contest, a 50-44 win against Camp Verde on the 12th.
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