In Thursday's league match, the host Safford Bulldogs basketball team scored a good 75-67 triumph over the Empire Ravens.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Catalina Trojans (Tucson, AZ) in a 3A South match, on Saturday, January 20. Safford will attempt to move on its 14-4 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 1-13 record after their 56-44 league loss to San Miguel (Tucson, AZ).

With the defeat, Empire moves to 13-9 on the year. The Ravens travel to Tanque Verde (Tucson, AZ) to face the Hawks in a 3A South match on Tuesday, January 23. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 11-8. Tanque Verde won 63-62 in their recent league match against Thatcher (Thatcher, AZ)