Willcox Cowboys (Willcox, AZ) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Benson Bobcats (Benson, AZ), 69-61 in a league bout.

With the win, Willcox upgrades its record to 2-4 on the season. The Cowboys travel to Holbrook (Holbrook, AZ) to play the Roadrunners in a non-league bout on Monday, December 28. The Roadrunners go into the bout with a record of 10-1. Holbrook won 69-57 in their recent non-league bout against Blue Ridge (Lakeside, AZ)

Next up, the Bobcats play the Seligman Antelopes (Seligman, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 29. Benson will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Antelopes go into the bout with a 0-5 record after their 88-53 non-league loss to Laughlin (Laughlin, NV).