Mingus Marauders (Cottonwood, AZ) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Mohave Thunderbirds (Bullhead City, AZ), 56-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Mingus upgrades its record to 11-14 on the campaign. The Marauders travel to Red Rock (Sedona, AZ) to play the Scorpions in a III Section III bout on Thursday, January 31. The Scorpions come into the bout with a record of 6-17. Red Rock lost 73-23 in their recent non-league bout against Winslow (Winslow, AZ)

Next up, the Thunderbirds play the Flagstaff Eagles (Flagstaff, AZ) in a II Section II bout, on Tuesday, January 29. Mohave will attempt to upgrade on its 5-15 season record.