Recap: Morenci Wildcats vs. Valley Union Blue Devils
The Morenci Wildcats won the last time they faced the Valley Union Blue Devils, and things went their way on Monday too. Morenci enjoyed a cozy 39-22 victory over Valley Union.
Morenci found their leader in underclassman Tiara Jones, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 15 rebounds. Jones is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Jayla Wilson was another key contributor, scoring 4 points along with 11 steals and 8 rebounds.
Morenci's victory bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Valley Union, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Morenci will be playing in front of their home fans against Willcox at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Valley Union, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Augustine Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Arizona (St. Augustine Catholic is ranked 151st, while Valley Union is ranked 139th).