Apache Junction Prospectors (Apache Junction, AZ) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Benson Bobcats (Benson, AZ), 43-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Apache Junction upgrades its record to 2-5 on the season. The Prospectors travel to Ash Fork/Seligman (Ash Fork, AZ) to clash with the Spartans in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 27. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Bobcats clash with the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes (Phoenix, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. Benson will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Coyotes go into the bout with a 9-1 record after their 76-56 non-league win over Pima (Pima, AZ).