The Joseph City Wildcats will challenge the St. Johns Redskins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Joseph City is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Northland Prep Academy just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 69-62 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Spartans.

Eli James
| 12/02/25 @ Northland Prep Academy | 20 |
| 12/01/25 vs Music Mountain | 25 |
| 11/22/25 vs St. David | 16 |
| 11/22/25 vs St. Augustine Catholic | 26 |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Eli James, who shot 60% from the field on his way to 20 points and three steals. The game was his fourth in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Jaimen Tsosie, who went 6-for-10 en route to 15 points.
Meanwhile, St. Johns had to kick off their season on the road on Wednesday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 62-54 win over Holbrook.
Joseph City's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for St. Johns, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
Joseph City might still be hurting after the 75-50 loss they got from St. Johns in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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