Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies (Colorado Springs, CO) and the host Widefield Gladiators (Colorado Springs, CO), saw Mesa Ridge's basketball squad hold off Widefield by a tally of 38-33.

With the victory, Mesa Ridge improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Grizzlies host Harrison (Colorado Springs, CO) to play the Panthers in a challenge on Wednesday, January 17. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Gladiators play the Palmer Terrors (Colorado Springs, CO) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Widefield will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Terrors come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 21-15 non-league loss to Air Academy (US Air Force Academy, CO).