Apache Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 67-40 loss at the hands of the Florence Gophers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Prospectors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 68-35 back in January.
Omar Adam and Roy Nelson certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Adam posted 19 points and five rebounds, while Nelson went 6 of 13 to rack up 13 points and three steals. That was a full 47.5% of Apache Junction's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's put up more than a third of the team's points.
It was another big night for Logan Stenson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 12 boards for Florence. Stenson's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 21 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Adrian Taufaasau, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Apache Junction's loss dropped their record down to 7-19. As for Florence, they pushed their record up to 21-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Apache Junction wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, an 80-44 defeat against Valley Christian on the 4th. As for Florence, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 77-64 victory against ALA - West Foothills on the 1st.
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