Globe Tigers (Globe, AZ) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Payson Longhorns (Payson, AZ), 56-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Globe upgrades its record to 11-3 on the season. The Tigers host Santa Cruz Valley (Eloy, AZ) to face the Dust Devils in a 3A South game on Tuesday, January 13. The Dust Devils enter the game with a record of 10-9. Santa Cruz Valley won 51-47 in their recent league game against Maricopa (Maricopa, AZ)

With the defeat, Payson moves to 8-9 on the year. The Longhorns host Round Valley (Eagar, AZ) to face the Elks in a 3A East game on Tuesday, January 13. The Elks enter the game with a record of 9-10. Round Valley lost 77-66 in their recent non-league game against Winslow (Winslow, AZ)