Basketball Recap: Ash Fork Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Jesus Ayala and Brian Purser + How To Watch

If Ash Fork was feeling good fresh off their 78-22 takedown of Shonto Prep on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The game between the Spartans and the Williams Vikings didn't end well, with the Spartans falling 54-37. The Spartans have struggled against the Vikings recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Brian Purser and Jesus Ayala certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Purser posted 12 points and seven boards, while Ayala earned nine points.

Ash Fork now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Williams, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.

Ash Fork and Rough Rock will compete for holiday cheer at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Williams, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Kingman Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.