Arizona High School Basketball - Cortez holds off Vista Grande
January 27, 2022: Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Cortez Colts (Phoenix, AZ) and the host Vista Grande Spartans (Casa Grande, AZ), saw Cortez's basketball squad hold off Vista Grande by a tally of 53-51.
With the victory, Cortez improves its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Colts host Combs (San Tan Valley, AZ) to confront the Coyotes in a 4A Black Canyon challenge on Tuesday, February 1. The Coyotes come into the challenge with a record of 8-16. Combs lost 69-59 in their recent league challenge against Poston Butte (San Tan Valley, AZ)
Next up, the Spartans confront the Coronado Dons (Scottsdale, AZ) in a 4A Black Canyon challenge, on Tuesday, February 1. Vista Grande will attempt to improve on its 8-16 season record. The Dons come into the challenge with a 4-12 record after their 65-24 league win over Apache Junction (Apache Junction, AZ).