After two games on the road, Apache Junction is heading back home. They will take on the Sahuarita Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Thursday, Apache Junction had to suffer through a rough 63-27 loss at the hands of Poston Butte. Apache Junction has struggled against Poston Butte recently, as their contest on Thursday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite their defeat, Apache Junction saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Omar Adam, who scored 11 points along with 8 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Josh Castro was another key contributor, scoring 8 points.
Meanwhile, Sahuarita's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their sixth straight loss. They fell 49-42 to Tanque Verde. Sahuarita found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post eight fewer assists than your opponent.
Sahuarita's defeat came about despite a quality game from Alejandro Vega, who scored 11 points along with 7 rebounds. Vega continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ruben Villalba, who scored 9 points.
Apache Junction now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Sahuarita, they have yet to win a contest at home this season, leaving them with a 2-7 record.
Keep an eye on the arc in Monday's contest: Apache Junction have made nailing deep shots look easy this year this season, having only averaged 4 threes per game. However, it's not like Sahuarita struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.2 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
Apache Junction was dealt a bruising 71-23 loss at the hands of Sahuarita in their previous matchup back in December of 2022. Will Apache Junction have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
