Willcox Cowboys (Willcox, AZ) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting San Carlos Braves (San Carlos, AZ), 44-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Willcox upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Cowboys travel to Empire (Tucson, AZ) to play the Ravens in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 4. The Ravens come into the bout with a record of 0-3. Empire lost 73-57 in their recent non-league bout against Ray (Kearny, AZ)

Next up, the Braves play the Ray Bearcats (Kearny, AZ) in a 2A South bout, on Tuesday, December 4. San Carlos will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Bearcats come into the bout with a 1-3 record after their 73-57 non-league win over Empire (Tucson, AZ).