Phoenix Christian has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Highland Prep Honey Badgers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Arizona (Phoenix Christian is ranked 220th, while Highland Prep is ranked 233rd).
Phoenix Christian suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Monday. They were dealt a 68-28 loss at the hands of Fountain Hills. Phoenix Christian was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-18.
Meanwhile, Highland Prep scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat San Miguel 69-20 on the road. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Highland Prep as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Phoenix Christian's loss was their third straight at home, which bumped their record down to 4-9. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 22.3 points per game. As for Highland Prep, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10.
Phoenix Christian ended up a good deal behind Highland Prep when the teams last played back in December of 2023, losing 51-32. Can Phoenix Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
