The BASIS Phoenix Firebirds will challenge the Arete Prep CHARGERS at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
BASIS Phoenix is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Northwest Christian just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 3-0 to the Crusaders. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Firebirds have suffered since October 6, 2023.
While BASIS Phoenix was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Northwest Christian's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-15, 25-18.
Meanwhile, Arete Prep lost 3-0 to Pima on Tuesday. The CHARGERS have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
BASIS Phoenix's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Arete Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
BASIS Phoenix came out on top in a nail-biter against Arete Prep in their previous meeting two weeks ago, sneaking past 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for BASIS Phoenix since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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