Apache Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt a 103-26 loss at the hands of the Miami Vandals. The Prospectors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 69-8.
Miami found their leader in sophomore Tamia Pietila, who went 12 for 19 en route to 27 points plus 13 assists and 11 steals. Pietila's evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Areiana Brown, who went 12 for 20 en route to 24 points plus six assists and six steals.
Apache Junction's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Miami, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apache Junction will welcome Palo Verde at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Miami, they will host Horizon Honors at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Miami is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 65.8 points per game this season.
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