Williams Field Black Hawks (Gilbert, AZ) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Apollo Hawks (Glendale, AZ), 54-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Williams Field upgrades its record to 10-4 on the season. The Black Hawks travel to Casteel (Queen Creek, AZ) to play the Colts in a 5A San Tan bout on Thursday, March 4. The Colts go into the bout with a record of 10-7. Casteel won 65-59 in their recent league bout against Campo Verde (Gilbert, AZ)

Next up, the Hawks play the Centennial Coyotes (Peoria, AZ) in a 5A Northwest bout, on Tuesday, March 2. Apollo will attempt to upgrade on its 5-9 season record. The Coyotes go into the bout with a 12-1 record after their 66-40 non-league win over Casteel (Queen Creek, AZ).