Apache Junction had lost 15 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-15 to make it 16. They took a blow against the Seton Catholic Sentinels, falling 100-36. 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 312th, while the Sentinels are ranked 33rd).
As for Seton Catholic, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kj Fauske continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 14-for-18 en route to 31 points and seven steals. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Ashton Ries, who shot 83% from the field to rack up 12 points and four steals.
Apache Junction has already played their next game, a 45-41 win against Santa Cruz Valley on the 14th. As for Seton Catholic, they will square off against Globe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Sentinels will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 62.22 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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