Apache Junction extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-20. They took a blow against the Coolidge Bears, falling 90-18. While losing is never fun, the Prospectors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 317th, while the Bears are ranked 45th).
As for Coolidge, their victory bumped their record up to 20-5. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Coolidge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Porter Dees led the charge by shooting 64% from the field en route to 14 points along with seven boards and four steals. Those four steals gave Dees a new career-high. Preston Dees was another key player, going 9-for-16 to rack up 19 points and seven rebounds.
Looking ahead, Apache Junction will square off against Florence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Prospectors will need to watch out since the Gophers have now posted at least 55 points in their last eight matchups. As for Coolidge, they will face off against Globe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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