Apache Junction's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They managed a 38-34 victory over the Tonopah Valley Phoenix. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Prospectors also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2022.
Despite the defeat, Tonopah Valley saw an underclassman step up: freshman Natalie Bolton dropped a double-double on 13 points and 20 rebounds. Those 13 points set a new season-high mark for Bolton. Kiamora Melton also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Prospectors
| 01/20/25 @ Tonopah Valley | 38-34 |
| 01/14/25 @ Seton Catholic | 10-78 |
| 01/13/25 vs Santa Cruz Valley | 38-31 |
| 01/10/25 vs Florence | 26-62 |
| 01/07/25 vs Coolidge | 11-98 |
Apache Junction's win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8. As for Tonopah Valley, their loss was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-11.
Apache Junction didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 70-19 defeat against Gilbert Christian on the 22nd. Tonopah Valley has also already played their next contest, a 34-19 loss against Chino Valley on the 23rd.
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