If ALA - Anthem South wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Apache Junction, they should've done a better job of containing Roy Nelson. Everything went the Apache Junction Prospectors' way against the ALA - Anthem South Titans on Saturday as the Apache Junction Prospectors made off with a 58-38 victory thanks in part to Nelson, who almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine steals. Nelson is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season.
Tucker Barks was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 8.4 rebounds per game.
Apache Junction smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Several Titans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jace Marsh, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 12 rebounds. That was a full 57.9% of ALA - Anthem South's points, marking the third time in a row he's scored more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Landon Medrano, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Apache Junction's record is now 4-1. As for ALA - Anthem South, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Globe the next time they take the court. Apache Junction will host Globe at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, while ALA - Anthem South will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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