Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Rancho Mirage Rattlers (Rancho Mirage, CA) and the visiting Xavier Prep Saints (Palm Desert, CA), saw Rancho Mirage's basketball squad knock off Xavier Prep by a tally of 61-51.

With the victory, Rancho Mirage improves its record to 12-12 on the campaign. The Rattlers travel to Palm Desert (Palm Desert, CA) to play the Aztecs in a Desert Empire challenge on Friday, January 27. The Aztecs come into the challenge with a record of 18-7. Palm Desert won 54-39 in their recent league challenge against La Quinta (La Quinta, CA)

Next up, the Saints play the Shadow Hills Knights (Indio, CA) in a Desert Empire challenge, on Friday, January 27. Xavier Prep will attempt to improve on its 11-13 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 8-17 record after their 59-44 league loss to Palm Springs (Palm Springs, CA).