Kingman Bulldogs (Kingman, AZ) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host American Leadership Academy - West Foothills Guardians (Waddell, AZ), 44-40 in a league bout.

With the victory, Kingman upgrades its record to 10-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Tonopah Valley (Tonopah, AZ) to play the Phoenix in a 3A West bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Phoenix come into the bout with a record of 2-17. Tonopah Valley lost 34-13 in their recent league bout against Odyssey Institute (Buckeye, AZ)

Next up, the Guardians play the Odyssey Institute Minotaur (Buckeye, AZ) in a 3A West bout, on Tuesday, January 31. American Leadership Academy - West Foothills will attempt to upgrade on its 7-12 season record. The Minotaur come into the bout with a 6-18 record after their 34-13 league win over Tonopah Valley (Tonopah, AZ).