Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Peoria Panthers (Peoria, AZ) and the host Agua Fria Owls (Avondale, AZ), saw Peoria's basketball squad hold off Agua Fria by a tally of 41-37.

With the victory, Peoria improves its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Estrella Foothills (Goodyear, AZ) to confront the Wolves in a 4A West Valley challenge on Thursday, January 19. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 19-5. Estrella Foothills won 69-12 in their recent league challenge against Goldwater (Phoenix, AZ)

Next up, the Owls confront the Cactus Cobras (Glendale, AZ) in a 4A West Valley challenge, on Thursday, January 19. Agua Fria will attempt to improve on its 13-7 season record. The Cobras come into the challenge with a 1-9 record after their 59-5 league loss to Deer Valley (Glendale, AZ).