The Prescott (AZ) varsity basketball team will face ALA – Gilbert North (Gilbert, AZ) in a neutral-site playoff game on Friday, February 28, at 7 PM. This matchup is part of the “2025 AIA Boys Basketball State Championships (Arizona) – Conference 4A” tournament.
Prescott vs ALA – Gilbert North Game Info:
What: Arizona High School Basketball
Who: Prescott (AZ) vs ALA – Gilbert North (AZ)
When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2025 AIA Boys Basketball State Championships (Arizona) – Conference 4A
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Prescott vs ALA – Gilbert North
The ALA – Gilbert North Eagles and the Prescott Badgers are set to face off in a crucial neutral-site playoff game on Friday, February 28, at 7 p.m. Both teams have had an impressive 2024-25 season, but the statistics and head-to-head history suggest that Prescott enters as the favorite.
Season Performance and Rankings
ALA – Gilbert North finished the season with a solid 20-7 record, going 9-1 in regional play and dominating at home with a 10-1 record. They showcased an effective offense, scoring a total of 1,660 points while allowing 1,432 points.
Prescott, however, posted an even stronger season with a 21-6 overall record and an undefeated 12-0 mark in regional games. Their home performance was equally impressive at 11-1, and they outscored opponents 2,019 to 1,401 across all games.
Scoring Averages and Strengths
Prescott has been the more prolific offensive team, averaging 74.8 points per game compared to ALA – Gilbert North’s 61.5. The Badgers dominate in early quarters, especially the third, where they average 21.2 points. In contrast, ALA – Gilbert North’s strongest quarter is the fourth, averaging 19.3 points.
Key Players
Prescott’s standout performer is #1 Uriah Tenette, who leads the team with an incredible 28.8 points per game, 5.5 assists, and 3.1 steals. His dominance is complemented by #10 Zane Gaul, who contributes 11.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
ALA – Gilbert North relies on #21 Viktor Babic, who averages 14.0 points per game, and #15 Kyle Speed, who leads in rebounds with 12.8 per game. #11 Conner Morris plays a key role in both assists (4.7 per game) and steals (2.2 per game).
Previous Matchup: A One-Sided Affair
When these two teams met earlier in the season on December 10, Prescott dominated ALA – Gilbert North with a decisive 62-37 victory. Prescott took control early, outscoring ALA – Gilbert North 23-14 in the first quarter and holding them to just six points in the third.
Statistical Comparison
While Prescott holds the edge in overall scoring and steals per game (11.7 to 7.6), ALA – Gilbert North has the advantage in rebounding, averaging 33.4 boards per game compared to Prescott’s 31.9. Prescott also leads in assists (15.3 to 13.7) and blocks (3.4 to 1.8), indicating a strong all-around presence on both ends of the court.
Common Opponents and Performance
Both teams have played against Flagstaff, St. Mary’s, and ALA – Queen Creek, but Prescott has had more success, going 4-0 against these teams while ALA – Gilbert North went 2-2. Notably, Prescott defeated St. Mary’s 68-50, while ALA – Gilbert North fell 63-55 to the same team.
Game Outlook
Prescott enters this matchup as the clear favorite based on their season performance, offensive firepower, and past head-to-head victory. However, ALA – Gilbert North has shown resilience and could pull off an upset if they can slow down Uriah Tenette and win the rebounding battle.
Will Prescott’s dominance continue, or will ALA – Gilbert North rise to the occasion? Basketball fans will find out Friday night in what promises to be an exciting playoff showdown.
