Apache Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 41-32 to the Payson Longhorns. The matchup marked the Prospectors' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Apache Junction lost, don't look at Donovan Triana. Despite the final result, he had eight points plus six rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Triana a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Omar Adam was another key player, earning nine points in addition to five rebounds.
Leading Payson to victory were Jasper Morgan and Landon Hansen. Morgan earned 11 points, while Hansen earned six points in addition to ten rebounds and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Payton Stuart, who posted ten points.
Apache Junction's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Payson, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Apache Junction will face off against Miami at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Miami has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 235 points over their last three contests. As for Payson, they will square off against ALA - Ironwood at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. ALA - Ironwood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.2 points per game this season.
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