Basketball Game Preview: Tonopah Valley Phoenix vs. Apache Junction Prospectors

Tonopah Valley is on a 13-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Apache Junction a 12-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Monday. The Tonopah Valley Phoenix will host the Apache Junction Prospectors at 1:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

On Friday, Tonopah Valley took a blow against Yuma Catholic, falling 80-5. While losing is never fun, the Phoenix can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 291st, while the Shamrocks are ranked 75th).

Meanwhile, Apache Junction had to suffer through a 78-10 loss at the hands of Seton Catholic. The game marked the Prospectors' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Apache Junction's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Tonopah Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 0-10.

Tonopah Valley came up short against Apache Junction in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, falling 28-21. Will Tonopah Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.