After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Seton Catholic, Apache Junction was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They snuck past the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils with a 29-25 win. The Prospectors have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Dust Devils, too.
Ainsley Clark
| 12/05/25 @ Miami | 2 |
| 01/09/26 @ Florence | 2 |
| 12/15/25 @ San Tan Foothills | 3 |
| 11/25/25 vs Superior | 4 |
| 01/06/26 vs Coolidge | 5 |
Apache Junction found their leader in freshman Ainsley Clark, who went 8-for-16 on her way to 17 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Clark has scored all season.
Santa Cruz Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathali Ramirez, who posted eight points. Another player making a difference was Evelin Ramos, who put up nine points.
Apache Junction moved to 2-12 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Santa Cruz Valley, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Apache Junction wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 43-22 loss against Tonopah Valley on the 19th. As for Santa Cruz Valley, they have also already played their next contest, a 41-8 defeat against Heritage Academy on the 15th.
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