Arizona High School Basketball - Tempe can't hold off Yuma
January 24, 2025: Tempe, AZ 85281 The Yuma Criminals nipped the host Tempe Buffaloes basketball squad by a final score of 71-65 in Friday's league contest.
The Criminals (7-5) will now prepare for their contest against Desert Sunrise (Maricopa, AZ). The Golden Hawks come into the 4A Black Canyon contest with a 4-15 record. In their last contest, Desert Sunrise edged Coronado (Scottsdale, AZ), 72-51, in a league contest.
In their next game, the Buffaloes battle the Dysart Demons (El Mirage, AZ) in a 4A Black Canyon contest, on Tuesday, January 28. Tempe will attempt to better on its 10-11 season record. The Demons come into the contest with a 15-4 record after their 62-37 league win over Cortez (Phoenix, AZ).