After losing to Rio Rico the last time they met, Apache Junction decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Apache Junction Prospectors strolled past the Rio Rico Hawks with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 57-43. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Prospectors.
Apache Junction was led to victory by Omar Adam and Roy Nelson. Adam went 8 for 18 en route to 20 points plus six rebounds and four steals, while Nelson dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Adam's morning made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Donovan Triana, who posted eight points in addition to eight rebounds.
Apache Junction was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January.
Apache Junction's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Rio Rico, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Apache Junction has already played their next game, a 61-53 defeat against Agua Fria on the 29th. As for Rio Rico, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 67-37 loss against Nogales on the 30th.
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