The Apache Junction Prospectors will take on the Coolidge Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Apache Junction has given up an average of 71 points per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Apache Junction is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Monday. They were outmatched by Seton Catholic and fell 92-40. While losing is never fun, the Prospectors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 320th, while the Sentinels are ranked 36th).
Meanwhile, Coolidge ended up a good deal behind Valley Christian on Tuesday and lost 70-55. The Bears have struggled against the Trojans recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Apache Junction will have to contain Preston Dees as he made an impact in Coolidge's last game. He almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine boards. Dees is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Shane Enos, who posted nine points.
Apache Junction's loss dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Coolidge, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-5.
Apache Junction took a serious blow against Coolidge in their previous matchup on January 6th, falling 77-12. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Prospectors were down 50-2.
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