The Apache Junction Prospectors basketball squad (Apache Junction, AZ), was crushed 50-20 in Friday's league battle with the host Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ)

With the victory, Florence advances its record to 8-17 on the year. The Gophers travel to Coolidge (Coolidge, AZ) to meet the Bears in a 3A Central battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Bears enter the battle with a record of 16-9. Coolidge won 101-26 in their recent league battle against Globe (Globe, AZ)

The Prospectors now own a 2-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Valley Christian for a 3A Central battle on Tuesday, February 4.