Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Buckeye Hawks (Buckeye, AZ) and the host Independence Patriots (Glendale, AZ), saw Buckeye's basketball squad wallop Independence by a tally of 51-8.

With the victory, Buckeye improves its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Hawks host Washington (Phoenix, AZ) to confront the Rams in a 5A Central Valley challenge on Monday, January 23. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 7-4. Washington lost 85-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ)

Next up, the Patriots confront the Glendale Cardinals (Glendale, AZ) in a 5A Central Valley challenge, on Monday, January 23. Independence will attempt to improve on its 1-13 season record.