In Friday's league match, the host Ray Bearcats basketball team scored a tight 67-66 triumph over the San Manuel Miners.

In their next game, the Bearcats face the Hayden Lobos (Winkelman, AZ) in a 2A South match, on Tuesday, January 22. Ray will attempt to move on its 11-14 season record. The Lobos enter the match with a 9-7 record after their 35-32 league win over Superior (Superior, AZ).

With the defeat, San Manuel moves to 10-12 on the year. The Miners travel to Miami (Miami, AZ) to face the Vandals in a 2A South match on Tuesday, January 22. The Vandals enter the match with a record of 8-9. Miami lost 41-34 in their recent league match against San Carlos (San Carlos, AZ)