The Vista Grande Spartans posted their biggest win since November 24, 2023 on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Apache Junction 71-37 on the road. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Vista Grande also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2023.
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.
Despite the loss, Apache Junction still got an impressive performance from Omar Adam, who scored 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Castro, who scored nine points.
Vista Grande's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-15. As for Apache Junction, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vista Grande will square off against Tempe at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tempe is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. As for Apache Junction, they will head out on the road to take on Cortez at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Cortez's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six games.
