Centennial Coyotes (Peoria, AZ) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Gilbert Tigers (Gilbert, AZ), 51-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Centennial upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Coyotes travel to Ironwood (Glendale, AZ) to play the Eagles in a 5A Northwest bout on Friday, January 22. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Ironwood won 88-60 in their recent league bout against Apollo (Glendale, AZ)

Next up, the Tigers play the Casteel Colts (Queen Creek, AZ) in a 5A San Tan bout, on Friday, January 22. Gilbert will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Colts go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 50-44 non-league loss to Red Mountain (Mesa, AZ).