In Friday's non-league match, the host Highland Hawks basketball team scored a tight 62-59 triumph over the Gilbert Tigers.

In their next game, the Hawks meet the Queen Creek Bulldogs (Queen Creek, AZ) in a 6A Central match, on Tuesday, February 9. Highland will attempt to better on its 6-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 0-7 record after their 70-60 league loss to Mountain Pointe (Phoenix, AZ).

With the defeat, Gilbert moves to 5-2 on the year. The Tigers travel to Casteel (Queen Creek, AZ) to meet the Colts in a 5A San Tan match on Tuesday, February 9. The Colts enter the match with a record of 6-3. Casteel won 75-62 in their recent non-league match against Desert Ridge (Mesa, AZ)