The Combs Coyotes ran past the host Apache Junction Prospectors basketball team by a final score of 71-56 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Coyotes face the Gilbert Christian Knights (Gilbert, AZ) in a III Section II game, on Friday, January 25. Combs will attempt to move on its 16-8 season record. The Knights enter the game with a 19-3 record after their 68-46 non-league loss to Brophy College Prep (Phoenix, AZ).

With the defeat, Apache Junction moves to 1-20 on the year. The Prospectors host Canyon State Academy (Queen Creek, AZ) to face the Rams in a non-league game on Friday, January 25. The Rams enter the game with a record of 9-14. Canyon State Academy won 55-49 in their recent non-league game against San Tan Foothills (Queen Creek, AZ)