Arizona High School Basketball - Thatcher nips Empire
January 3, 2024: Thatcher, AZ 85552 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ) and the visiting Empire Ravens (Tucson, AZ), saw Thatcher's basketball squad hold off Empire by a tally of 51-50.
With the victory, Thatcher improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Safford (Safford, AZ) to play the Bulldogs in a 3A South challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 8-0. Safford won 92-26 in their recent league challenge against San Miguel (Tucson, AZ)
Next up, the Ravens play the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions (Tucson, AZ) in a 3A South challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Empire will attempt to improve on its 13-6 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 52-31 non-league loss to Cambridge (Milton, GA).