The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Crismon Rattlers (Queen Creek, AZ) and the host Combs Coyotes (San Tan Valley, AZ), observed Crismon's basketball team edge Combs by a score of 55-54.

The Rattlers (1-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Tempe (Tempe, AZ). The Buffaloes come into the non-league challenge with a 6-4 record. In their last challenge, Tempe edged Coronado (Scottsdale, AZ), 54-49, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Coyotes battle the ALA - Queen Creek Patriots (Queen Creek, AZ) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 15. Combs will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record.