Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ) and the visiting San Tan Foothills Sabercats (Queen Creek, AZ), saw Florence's basketball squad overcome San Tan Foothills by a tally of 62-44.

With the victory, Florence improves its record to 17-4 on the campaign. The Gophers travel to Gilbert Christian (Gilbert, AZ) to confront the Knights in a 3A South Central challenge on Saturday, January 21. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 8-7.

Next up, the Sabercats confront the Benjamin Franklin Chargers (Queen Creek, AZ) in a 3A South Central challenge, on Monday, January 16. San Tan Foothills will attempt to improve on its 14-6 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 10-9 record after their 59-54 league loss to American Leadership Academy - Ironwood (Ironwood, AZ).