Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Palo Verde Titans (Tucson, AZ) and the visiting Empire Ravens (Tucson, AZ), saw Palo Verde's basketball squad wallop Empire by a tally of 71-34.

With the victory, Palo Verde improves its record to 6-9 on the campaign. The Titans host Sabino (Tucson, AZ) to confront the Sabercats in a 3A South challenge on Wednesday, January 18. The Sabercats come into the challenge with a record of 8-9.

Next up, the Ravens confront the Safford Bulldogs (Safford, AZ) in a 3A South challenge, on Thursday, January 19. Empire will attempt to improve on its 2-13 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 9-9 record after their 52-50 league win over Tanque Verde (Tucson, AZ).