Chaparral Cowboys (Las Vegas, NV) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Cristo Rey St. Viator Royals (North Las Vegas, NV), 24-21 in a league bout.

With the victory, Chaparral upgrades its record to 1-13 on the campaign. The Cowboys travel to Moapa Valley (Overton, NV) to play the Pirates in a 3A Southern - Desert bout on Thursday, February 1. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 21-3. Moapa Valley won 56-13 in their recent league bout against Pinecrest Academy Cadence (Henderson, NV)

Next up, the Royals play the Mater Academy East Las Vegas Knights (Las Vegas, NV) in a 3A Southern - Desert bout, on Friday, February 2. Cristo Rey St. Viator will attempt to upgrade on its 2-12 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 9-9 record after their 47-30 league loss to Virgin Valley (Mesquite, NV).