Grand Canyon and Ash Fork squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Grand Canyon had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Ash Fork Spartans and fell 54-14. The Phantoms were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-4.
They got a good chunk of their points from the dynamic duo of Ellanina Nanacasia and Anmber Charley, who each put up six points.
Ash Fork found their leader in freshman Isabella Acosta, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 13 steals. Acosta is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last 11 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Crystal Nixon, who posted seven points in addition to nine rebounds and seven steals.
Grand Canyon has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season. Ash Fork has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season.
Grand Canyon does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ash Fork, they have already played their next game, a 38-33 defeat against Salome on the 17th.
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