Mingus Marauders (Cottonwood, AZ) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Payson Longhorns (Payson, AZ), 73-68 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mingus advances its record to 6-7 on the year. The Marauders travel to Shadow Ridge (Surprise, AZ) to face the Stallions in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Stallions enter the match with a record of 6-4. Shadow Ridge won 68-45 in their recent non-league match against Westwood (Mesa, AZ)

The Longhorns now own a 5-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Sunnyside for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. Payson will face a Blue Devils squad coming off a 52-49 non-league win over Poston Butte (San Tan Valley, AZ). The Blue Devils record now stands at 5-8.