Apache Junction had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Superior Panthers 60-27 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Prospectors have posted since January 5th.
Apache Junction was led to victory by Roy Nelson and Omar Adam. Nelson went 5 for 11 en route to 16 points plus six rebounds and five steals, while Adam went 6 for 11 en route to 16 points plus five assists and three steals. Adam's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Tucker Barks was another key player, going 5 for 8 en route to 10 points plus six rebounds.
Apache Junction was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January.
Superior's defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Apache Junction will square off against Agua Fria at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Superior has already played their next game, a 50-36 win against Duncan on the 22nd.
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