Apollo had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Higley Knights and fell 61-14. The loss continues a trend for the Hawks in their meetings with the Knights: they've now lost three in a row.
Higley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayla Freeman out in front who shot 86% from the field en route to 13 points and four steals. Cadence Murdough was another key player, going 6-for-11 on her way to 12 points and seven boards.
Apollo wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 73-13 victory against Browne on the 21st. As for Higley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 109-12 win against ALA - Queen Creek on the 21st.
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