Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Cortez Colts (Phoenix, AZ) and the visiting Tempe Buffaloes (Tempe, AZ), saw Cortez's basketball squad overcome Tempe by a tally of 37-27.

With the victory, Cortez improves its record to 3-8 on the campaign. The Colts host Dysart (El Mirage, AZ) to confront the Demons in a 4A Black Canyon challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Demons come into the challenge with a record of 9-8. Dysart won 56-12 in their recent league challenge against Apache Junction (Apache Junction, AZ)

Next up, the Buffaloes confront the Coronado Dons (Scottsdale, AZ) in a 4A Black Canyon challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Tempe will attempt to better on its 1-12 season record. The Dons come into the battle with a 4-13 record after their 52-33 league loss to Vista Grande (Casa Grande, AZ).