American Leadership Academy Patriots (Queen Creek, AZ) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Eastmark Firebirds (Mesa, AZ), 43-38 in a league bout.

With the win, American Leadership Academy upgrades its record to 8-10 on the season. The Patriots host Combs (San Tan Valley, AZ) to clash with the Coyotes in a 4A East Sky bout on Thursday, January 19. The Coyotes go into the bout with a record of 8-7. Combs won 35-32 in their recent league bout against American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North (Gilbert, AZ)

Next up, the Firebirds clash with the Poston Butte Broncos (San Tan Valley, AZ) in a 4A East Sky bout, on Thursday, January 19. Eastmark will attempt to upgrade on its 11-8 season record. The Broncos go into the bout with a 17-4 record after their 58-36 league win over American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North (Gilbert, AZ).