Mingus Marauders (Cottonwood, AZ) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mohave Thunderbirds (Bullhead City, AZ), 54-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Mingus upgrades its record to 3-8 on the season. The Marauders travel to Prescott (Prescott, AZ) to clash with the Badgers in a 4A Grand Canyon bout on Thursday, February 25. The Badgers go into the bout with a record of 7-4. Prescott won 90-70 in their recent non-league bout against Peoria (Peoria, AZ)

Next up, the Thunderbirds clash with the River Valley Dust Devils (Mohave Valley, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 27. Mohave will attempt to upgrade on its 0-14 season record. The Dust Devils go into the bout with a 7-7 record after their 65-59 non-league loss to Lake Havasu (Lake Havasu City, AZ).