Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Apollo Hawks (Glendale, AZ) and the host Ironwood Eagles (Glendale, AZ), saw Apollo's basketball squad overcome Ironwood by a tally of 51-43.

With the victory, Apollo improves its record to 3-11 on the campaign. The Hawks host Centennial (Peoria, AZ) to confront the Coyotes in a 5A Northwest challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Coyotes come into the challenge with a record of 8-9. Centennial won 61-54 in their recent league challenge against Sunrise Mountain (Peoria, AZ)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Willow Canyon Wildcats (Surprise, AZ) in a 5A Northwest challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Ironwood will attempt to improve on its 4-15 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 13-3 record after their 50-45 league win over Paradise Valley (Phoenix, AZ).