The Casteel Colts basketball squad (Queen Creek, AZ), lost 58-40 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Basha Bears (Chandler, AZ)

With the victory, Basha advances its record to 12-3 on the year. The Bears travel to Perry (Gilbert, AZ) to meet the Pumas in a battle on Wednesday, January 29. The Pumas enter the battle with a record of 1-1. Perry lost 51-44 in their recent non-league battle against Brophy College Prep (Phoenix, AZ)

The Colts now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Basha for a battle on Tuesday, February 11.