Ash Fork won the last time they faced Bagdad, and things went their way on Monday too. The Ash Fork Spartans breezed by the Bagdad Sultans to the tune of 48-8. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-3.
Leading Ash Fork to victory were Isabella Acosta and Gracie Staples. Acosta almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine steals, while Staples almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Staples also posted a 50% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023.
Ash Fork smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Ash Fork's record is now 2-0. As for Bagdad, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ash Fork and San Pasqual Valley are set to duel on Wednesday. As for Bagdad, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Sequoia Pathway Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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