Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North Eagles (Gilbert, AZ) and the visiting Peoria Panthers (Peoria, AZ), saw American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North's basketball squad knock off Peoria by a count of 80-67.

With the victory, American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North upgrades its record to 15-1 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Arizona College Prep (Chandler, AZ) to play the Knights in a 4A East Sky challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 12-5. Arizona College Prep won 54-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Coronado (Scottsdale, AZ)

Next up, the Panthers play the Cactus Cobras (Glendale, AZ) in a 4A West Valley challenge, on Wednesday, January 11. Peoria will attempt to upgrade on its 12-3 season record. The Cobras come into the challenge with a 14-1 record after their 64-63 non-league loss to Thunderbird (Phoenix, AZ).