Show Low's last matchup with Florence could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Monday. The Cougars took a blow against the Gophers, falling 95-48. The loss continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Gophers: they've now lost three in a row.
Florence got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was JJ Gibbs out in front who shot 75% from the field en route to 19 points and six steals. Thanks to that strong game, Gibbs now owns an excellent 40.9% three-point shooting accuracy. The team also got some help courtesy of Stephen McCauley, who went 7-for-10 on his way to 18 points.
Show Low's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Florence, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-3.
Coming up, after both having extra time off, Show Low and Blue Ridge will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. This will be the Cougars' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Florence, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Payson at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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