The Apache Junction Prospectors basketball team (Apache Junction, AZ), was nudged 33-31 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Tempe Buffaloes (Tempe, AZ)

The Buffaloes now possess a 6-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Prescott for a non-league battle on Friday, December 19. Tempe will confront a Badgers team coming off a 66-60 league win over Coconino (Flagstaff, AZ). The Badgers record now stands at 3-6.

The Prospectors (3-8) will now prepare for their battle against Bradshaw Mountain (Prescott Valley, AZ). The Bears come into the non-league battle with a 3-6 record. In their last battle, Bradshaw Mountain was nudged by Washington (Phoenix, AZ), 72-70, in a non-league battle.