Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Pima Roughriders (Pima, AZ) and the host Benson Bobcats (Benson, AZ), saw Pima's basketball squad hold off Benson by a tally of 31-28.

With the victory, Pima improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Roughriders host Santa Rita (Tucson, AZ) to confront the Eagles in a 2A East challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-14. Santa Rita won 58-37 in their recent league challenge against Tombstone (Tombstone, AZ)

Next up, the Bobcats confront the Willcox Cowboys (Willcox, AZ) in a 2A East challenge, on Thursday, February 1. Benson will attempt to improve on its 11-15 season record. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a 9-16 record after their 58-19 league loss to Pima (Pima, AZ).