Pima Roughriders (Pima, AZ) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Miami Vandals (Miami, AZ), 33-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Pima upgrades its record to 6-3 on the season. The Roughriders travel to Safford (Safford, AZ) to encounter the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 27. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 4-2.

Next up, the Vandals encounter the San Manuel Miners (San Manuel, AZ) in a 2A South bout, on Tuesday, December 16. Miami will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Miners go into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 85-73 league win over Ray (Kearny, AZ).