Ash Fork hadn't done well against Williams recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Ash Fork Spartans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 27-25 win over the Williams Vikings. While the Spartans didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Ash Fork's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Crystal Nixon, who earned four points plus eight rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Isabella Acosta, who had seven points in addition to six steals.
Ash Fork smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Ash Fork's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Williams, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Ash Fork will take on Mayer at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Williams, they and Music Mountain are set to duel on Tuesday.
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