Thunderbird Chiefs (Phoenix, AZ) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Independence Patriots (Glendale, AZ), 47-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Thunderbird upgrades its record to 16-8 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Apollo (Glendale, AZ) to encounter the Hawks in a 4A Western Sky bout on Thursday, January 31. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 13-10. Apollo won 81-71 in their recent league bout against Prescott (Prescott, AZ)

Next up, the Patriots encounter the O'Connor Eagles (Glendale, AZ) in a 4A Western Sky bout, on Thursday, January 31. Independence will attempt to upgrade on its 16-8 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 18-4 record after their 58-55 league win over Thunderbird (Phoenix, AZ).