Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Highland Hawks (Gilbert, AZ) and the host Sunnyslope Vikings (Phoenix, AZ), saw Highland's basketball squad overcome Sunnyslope by a tally of 44-36.

With the victory, Highland improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Maricopa (Maricopa, AZ) to confront the Rams in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. Maricopa lost 74-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Desert Vista (Phoenix, AZ)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Pinnacle Pioneers (Phoenix, AZ) in a challenge, on Friday, January 12. Sunnyslope will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record.