Apache Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-43 heartbreaker at the hands of the Globe Tigers. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Prospectors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 65-38 back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Apache Junction lost, don't look at Omar Adam. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points and five boards. Roy Nelson was another key player, putting up eight points and five rebounds.
Josiah Cutter had a dynamite game for Globe, going 6 of 14 on his way to 22 points and eight boards. Cutter's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Byron Shorty, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 rebounds.
Apache Junction's loss dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Globe, they moved to 14-10 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Apache Junction has already played their next match, a 60-42 defeat against Seton Catholic on the 27th. As for Globe, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 86-69 loss against Florence on the 27th.
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