In Thursday's league match, the host Desert Heights Prep Yote basketball team scored a tight 50-43 triumph over the Mayer Wildcats.

In their next game, the Yote meet the North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators (Phoenix, AZ) in a 1A Central match, on Monday, January 22. Desert Heights Prep will attempt to better on its 3-10 season record. The Gladiators enter the match with a 7-9 record after their 72-13 league loss to North Valley Christian Academy (Phoenix, AZ).

With the defeat, Mayer moves to 4-13 on the year. The Wildcats host North Valley Christian Academy (Phoenix, AZ) to meet the Lions in a 1A Central match on Monday, January 22. The Lions enter the match with a record of 12-9. North Valley Christian Academy won 72-13 in their recent league match against North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (Phoenix, AZ)