The Grand Canyon Phantoms basketball squad (Grand Canyon, AZ), was crushed 53-16 in Friday's league battle with the host Ash Fork Spartans (Ash Fork, AZ)

With the victory, Ash Fork advances its record to 22-5 on the year. The Spartans host Red Mesa (Teec Nos Pos, AZ) to meet the Redskins in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 31. The Redskins come into the challenge with a record of 9-14. Red Mesa lost 51-33 in their recent league challenge against Rock Point (Rock Point, AZ)

In their next game, the Phantoms battle the Seligman Antelopes (Seligman, AZ) in a 1A Central challenge, on Tuesday, February 3. Grand Canyon will attempt to improve on its 9-12 season record. The Antelopes come into the challenge with a 0-20 record after their 72-15 league loss to Mogollon (Heber, AZ).