Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Ray Bearcats (Kearny, AZ) and the host Mountainside Wolves (Wittmann, AZ), saw Ray's basketball squad hold off Mountainside by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, Ray improves its record to 14-10 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Superior (Superior, AZ) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 27. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 4-17. Superior lost 51-41 in their recent league challenge against Mogollon (Heber, AZ)

Next up, the Wolves confront the Highland Prep Honey Badgers (Surprise, AZ) in a 2A Central challenge, on Thursday, January 26. Mountainside will attempt to improve on its 0-11 season record. The Honey Badgers come into the challenge with a 15-6 record after their 67-64 league loss to Phoenix Christian (Phoenix, AZ).