Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Sunnyslope Vikings (Phoenix, AZ) and the visiting O'Connor Eagles (Phoenix, AZ), saw Sunnyslope's basketball squad hold off O'Connor by a tally of 52-46.

With the victory, Sunnyslope improves its record to 18-5 on the campaign. The Vikings host Pinnacle (Phoenix, AZ) to confront the Pioneers in a 6A Desert Valley challenge on Friday, January 27. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 12-10. Pinnacle won 78-49 in their recent league challenge against Mountain Ridge (Glendale, AZ)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Boulder Creek Jaguars (Anthem, AZ) in a 6A Desert Valley challenge, on Friday, January 27. O'Connor will attempt to improve on its 15-8 season record. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a 16-5 record after their 67-60 league win over Mountain Ridge (Glendale, AZ).