Kofa Kings (Yuma, AZ) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Yuma Criminals (Yuma, AZ), 37-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kofa upgrades its record to 8-6 on the campaign. The Kings host Gila Ridge (Yuma, AZ) to play the Hawks in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 18. The Hawks come into the bout with a record of 2-12.

Next up, the Criminals play the Greenway Demons (Phoenix, AZ) in a 4A Skyline bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Yuma will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Demons come into the bout with a 0-13 record after their 56-50 league loss to Shadow Mountain (Phoenix, AZ).