Whitehorse took a 21-point defeat the last time they faced off against Merit Preparatory Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Raiders narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Knights 47-45.

Adam Joe
| 12/20/25 vs Merit Preparatory Academy | 24 |
| 01/30/25 @ Pinnacle | 20 |
| 01/24/25 vs Monticello | 19 |
| 12/06/25 vs Monument Valley | 18 |
| 12/04/25 vs Wingate | 17 |
Adam Joe was the offensive standout of the matchup as he posted 24 points. Those 24 points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristan Black, who had eight points.
Whitehorse's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-4.
Whitehorse will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Monument Valley at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, they will take on Maeser Prep Academy in a tournament on Saturday.
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