Antelope Rams (Wellton, AZ) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators (Phoenix, AZ), 65-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Antelope upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Rams host Bagdad (Bagdad, AZ) to play the Sultans in a 1A West bout on Thursday, January 18. The Sultans go into the bout with a record of 4-13. Bagdad lost 61-43 in their recent league bout against Salome (Salome, AZ)

Next up, the Gladiators play the Anthem Prep Eagles (Anthem, AZ) in a 1A Central bout, on Thursday, January 18. North Phoenix Preparatory Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 12-3 record after their 48-36 non-league win over Veritas Prep (Phoenix, AZ).