The Vista Grande Spartans topped the host Apache Junction Prospectors basketball team by a final score of 45-31 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Tempe Buffaloes (Tempe, AZ) in a 4A Black Canyon game, on Monday, January 30. Vista Grande will attempt to move on its 2-19 season record. The Buffaloes enter the game with a 7-15 record after their 57-48 league loss to Coronado (Scottsdale, AZ).

With the defeat, Apache Junction moves to 2-22 on the year. The Prospectors travel to Cortez (Phoenix, AZ) to face the Colts in a 4A Black Canyon game on Monday, January 30. The Colts enter the game with a record of 8-16. Cortez lost 71-46 in their recent league game against Dysart (El Mirage, AZ)