The Desert Sunrise Golden Hawks basketball squad (Maricopa, AZ), was outscored 69-52 in Friday's league battle with the host Cortez Colts (Phoenix, AZ)

With the victory, Cortez advances its record to 12-8 on the year. The Colts host Flagstaff (Flagstaff, AZ) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 3. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 14-9.

In their next game, the Golden Hawks encounter the Tempe Buffaloes (Tempe, AZ) in a 4A Black Canyon challenge, on Thursday, February 5. Desert Sunrise will attempt to improve on its 8-13 season record. The Buffaloes come into the challenge with a 9-15 record after their 65-64 league win over Coronado (Scottsdale, AZ).