The North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators will challenge the San Pasqual Valley Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (North Phoenix Preparatory Academy: 25.5, San Pasqual Valley: 28.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Anthem Prep by a score of 33-21.
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Alexandra Price out in front who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 18 boards. Price also posted eight blocks, which is notable because North Phoenix Preparatory Academy is 9-4 when she posts at least five blocks, but 2-3 otherwise. Ellaina Wakeham was another key player, putting up seven points along with ten rebounds and four blocks.
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, San Pasqual Valley unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 43-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of Baboquivari.
Despite the loss, San Pasqual Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Aaliyah Rea posted 18 points and five boards. Those five rebounds gave Rea a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyla Emerson, who scored eight points and 14 boards.
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-7. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 19.7 points per game. As for San Pasqual Valley, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 16-4.
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy couldn't quite finish off San Pasqual Valley in their previous meeting back in November of 2024 and fell 28-25. Can North Phoenix Preparatory Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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