Arizona High School Basketball - Empire holds off Thatcher
February 2, 2024: Tucson, AZ 85747 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Empire Ravens (Tucson, AZ) and the visiting Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ), saw Empire's basketball squad hold off Thatcher by a tally of 60-56.
With the victory, Empire improves its record to 16-10 on the campaign. The Ravens travel to Willcox (Willcox, AZ) to confront the Cowboys in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 5. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a record of 9-17. Willcox lost 56-49 in their recent league challenge against Benson (Benson, AZ)
Next up, the Eagles confront the Alchesay Falcons (Whiteriver, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 5. Thatcher will attempt to improve on its 15-7 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 7-19 record after their 58-53 league loss to Page (Page, AZ).