In Friday's non-league match, the host Metro Tech basketball team scored a tight 42-41 triumph over the Florence Gophers.

In their next game, the meet the Ray Bearcats (Kearny, AZ) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 6. Metro Tech will attempt to better on its 2-12 season record. The Bearcats enter the match with a 4-4 record after their 48-44 non-league loss to Sahuarita (Sahuarita, AZ).

With the defeat, Florence moves to 9-5 on the year. The Gophers travel to Fort Thomas (Fort Thomas, AZ) to meet the Apaches in a non-league match on Friday, January 6. The Apaches enter the match with a record of 8-5. Fort Thomas won 57-42 in their recent non-league match against Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (Scottsdale, AZ)