Coolidge was the 48-44 winner over Florence when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Coolidge Bears fell 57-48 to the Florence Gophers on Tuesday.
Preston Dees
| 02/04/25 vs Florence | 10 |
| 01/31/25 vs Globe | 13 |
| 01/29/25 vs Apache Junction | 8 |
| 01/25/25 vs Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 13 |
| 01/23/25 vs Seton Catholic | 17 |
Coolidge's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Preston Dees, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards. Dees is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last eight games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jensen Carter, who posted ten points.
Florence got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Adrian Taufaasau out in front who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten boards. That's the most points Taufaasau has posted since back in December of 2024. Logan Stenson was another key player, putting up four points in addition to ten rebounds, seven assists, and six steals.
Coolidge's loss dropped their record down to 21-8. As for Florence, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 23-2.
Coolidge will take on Seton Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Florence, they will face off against Valley Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Florence is on a three-game streak of home wins, Valley Christian a nine-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.
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