In Thursday's non-league match, the host Gilbert Christian Knights basketball team scored a decisive 51-22 triumph over the Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles.

In their next game, the Knights meet the American Leadership Academy - Anthem South Titans (Florence, AZ) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 28. Gilbert Christian will attempt to better on its 16-3 season record. The Titans enter the match with a 0-17 record after their 51-28 non-league loss to American Leadership Academy - Ironwood (Ironwood, AZ).

With the defeat, Scottsdale Christian Academy moves to 8-6 on the year. The Eagles travel to Northwest Christian (Phoenix, AZ) to meet the Crusaders in a 3A North Central match on Tuesday, January 31. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 4-11. Northwest Christian lost 70-42 in their recent league match against Bourgade Catholic (Phoenix, AZ)