In Tuesday's league match, the host Thatcher Eagles basketball team scored a tight 47-41 triumph over the Bisbee Pumas.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Benson Bobcats (Benson, AZ) in a 2A East match, on Friday, January 11. Thatcher will attempt to move on its 11-5 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 9-5 record after their 58-40 league win over Morenci (Morenci, AZ).

With the defeat, Bisbee moves to 7-7 on the year. The Pumas travel to Tombstone (Tombstone, AZ) to face the Yellow Jackets in a 2A East match on Saturday, January 12. The Yellow Jackets enter the battle with a record of 6-10. Tombstone lost 57-44 in their recent league battle against Desert Christian (Tucson, AZ)