Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Desert Ridge Jaguars (Mesa, AZ) and the visiting Camelback Spartans (Phoenix, AZ), saw Desert Ridge's basketball squad hold off Camelback by a tally of 58-56.

With the victory, Desert Ridge improves its record to 6-10 on the campaign. The Jaguars travel to Gilbert (Gilbert, AZ) to confront the Tigers in a 6A Central challenge on Friday, January 12. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 9-7. Gilbert lost 61-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Brophy College Prep (Phoenix, AZ)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Alhambra Lions (Phoenix, AZ) in a 6A Metro challenge, on Friday, January 12. Camelback will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 0-13 record after their 78-49 non-league loss to Gila Ridge (Yuma, AZ).