Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Buena Colts (Sierra Vista, AZ) and the visiting Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ), saw Buena's basketball squad wallop Thatcher by a tally of 79-52.

With the victory, Buena improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Colts travel to Cienega (Vail, AZ) to confront the Bobcats in a 5A Sonoran challenge on Friday, January 6. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 12-4. Cienega won 67-64 in their recent non-league challenge against Ironwood Ridge (Tucson, AZ)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions (Tucson, AZ) in a 3A South challenge, on Friday, January 6. Thatcher will attempt to improve on its 6-7 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 6-8 record after their 50-41 non-league loss to Florence (Florence, AZ).