Basketball Recap: North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Triumphs

Bagdad came into Thursday's matchup looking for another win against North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, but Alexandra Price wouldn't allow it. The North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators blew past the Bagdad Sultans 39-12 on Thursday thanks in part to Price, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in points.

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Bagdad, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Phoenix Preparatory Academy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Superior at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. North Phoenix Preparatory Academy's defense has only allowed 26.1 points per game this season, so Superior's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bagdad, they will also get right back to it: they'll face off against Seligman at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bagdad is facing Seligman at the right time seeing as Seligman is stuck on a three-game losing streak.