Ash Fork is 0-10 against Williams since December of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Ash Fork Spartans will be playing at home against the Williams Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Ash Fork posted their biggest victory since December 14, 2023 on Wednesday. They claimed a resounding 57-25 victory over Grand Canyon on the road. The victory was just what Ash Fork needed coming off of a 64-20 loss in their prior matchup.
It was another big night for Gabril Zeller, who scored 15 points along with nine rebounds and seven steals. Josue Tellez was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Williams beat Seligman 64-58 on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back wins for Williams.
Nickoli Cody was his usual excellent self, scoring 31 points along with six rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Cade Trimble, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.
Ash Fork's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-13. As for Williams, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Ash Fork have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 22 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Williams struggles in that department as they've been averaging 24.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Ash Fork came up short against Williams in their previous meeting two weeks ago, falling 45-39. Will Ash Fork have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
