Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Gilbert Christian Knights (Gilbert, AZ) and the visiting Northwest Christian Crusaders (Phoenix, AZ), saw Gilbert Christian's basketball squad overcome Northwest Christian by a tally of 72-54.

With the victory, Gilbert Christian improves its record to 12-3 on the campaign. The Knights host Valley Christian (Chandler, AZ) to confront the Trojans in a 3A South Central challenge on Saturday, January 13. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 17-2. Valley Christian won 73-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Scottsdale Christian Academy (Phoenix, AZ)

Next up, the Crusaders confront the Chino Valley Cougars (Chino Valley, AZ) in a 3A North Central challenge, on Monday, January 15. Northwest Christian will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 4-7 record after their 60-31 league win over Wickenburg (Wickenburg, AZ).