Apache Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. 2026 welcomed they with a 6-1 loss courtesy of the Florence Gophers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Apache Junction of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2025.
Their goal came courtesy of Bella Blackstock, who's now up to five this season.
Apache Junction's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8-2. As for Florence, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2-1 record this season.
Apache Junction and Florence could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Arizona Rankings. The Prospectors will face off against San Miguel at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday with a big rank disadvantage (136 vs. 45). Meanwhile, Florence (ranked 73rd) will meet Crismon (ranked 16th) at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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