In Thursday's league match, the visiting Apache Junction Prospectors basketball team scored a tight 50-43 triumph over the Glendale Cardinals.

In their next game, the Prospectors meet the Cortez Colts (Phoenix, AZ) in a 4A Black Canyon match, on Tuesday, January 15. Apache Junction will attempt to move on its 4-10 season record. The Colts enter the match with a 4-11 record after their 72-65 league loss to Combs (San Tan Valley, AZ).

With the defeat, Glendale moves to 2-8 on the year. The Cardinals host Washington (Phoenix, AZ) to meet the Rams in a 4A Black Canyon match on Friday, January 11. The Rams enter the match with a record of 7-10. Washington lost 53-49 in their recent league match against Dysart (El Mirage, AZ)