Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Palm Springs Indians (Palm Springs, CA) and the host Rancho Mirage Rattlers (Rancho Mirage, CA), saw Palm Springs's basketball squad hold off Rancho Mirage by a tally of 61-55.

With the victory, Palm Springs improves its record to 22-2 on the campaign. The Indians host Shadow Hills (Indio, CA) to confront the Knights in a Desert Empire challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 8-15. Shadow Hills won 56-44 in their recent league challenge against La Quinta (La Quinta, CA)

Next up, the Rattlers confront the Xavier Prep Saints (Palm Desert, CA) in a Desert Empire challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Rancho Mirage will attempt to improve on its 17-7 season record. The Saints come into the challenge with a 5-18 record after their 75-43 league loss to Palm Desert (Palm Desert, CA).