It is often said, “Winning cures all.” The Knights recently discovered the truth of this statement.

After playing many schools with over 1,000 students, the boys basketball team has earned the chance to take on a school of similar size and skill. That opportunity came on Jan. 19 against Catalina Magnet High School.

Led by the rebounding and clutch free throws of Junior Ameil Jones and lone Senior Quinn Collins, the Knights sealed a victory over Catalina: 59-56.

Guard Ahmad Jones says of the game: “The first win felt great. ‘Win for Quinn’ was our chant during the game, and it was an awesome feeling to get our first win with our lone senior.”

While the players on the court put together a fantastic game, there were also huge contributions from the bench. The team’s many Freshmen found a use for their love of noise by shouting phrases over and over again. The night of the Catalina game, the walls of Tempe Prep Gym echoed with calls of  “Anotha’ One” and “He Needs Some Milk!”

The Knights have games coming up against Chandler  Prep and Wickenburg on Wednesday and Friday. Come support our team as they do their best to finish the season with a bang!