The Apache Junction Prospectors's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fifth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Vista Grande, falling 71-37. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Apache Junction in their matchups with Vista Grande: they've now lost seven in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Apache Junction lost, one person who can't be blamed is Omar Adam. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Castro, who scored nine points.
Vista Grande found their leader in underclassman Corbyn Downs, who scored 24 points along with five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Downs has scored all season. Wade Eshom was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and 16 rebounds.
Apache Junction's defeat was their sixth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 6-13. As for Vista Grande, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apache Junction will square off against Cortez at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cortez knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past six games -- so hopefully Apache Junction likes a good challenge. As for Vista Grande, they will head out on the road to face off against Tempe at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tempe is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 54.2 points per game.
