The Gilbert Christian Knights will challenge the Apache Junction Prospectors at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Gilbert Christian is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Payson just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell 45-32 to the Longhorns.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Apache Junction beat Tonopah Valley 38-34 on Monday.
Gilbert Christian's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 13-6. As for Apache Junction, their victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8.
Everything came up roses for Gilbert Christian against Apache Junction in their previous matchup back in January of 2015, as the team secured a 78-33 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Apache Junction's Megan Looney, who posted 26 points. Now that she won't be playing on Wednesday, will it be easier for Gilbert Christian to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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