The James Madison Preparatory School Patriots basketball squad (Tempe, AZ), was crushed 69-44 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Tri-City Christian Academy Warriors (Chandler, AZ)

With the victory, Tri-City Christian Academy advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Warriors host BASIS - Mesa (Mesa, AZ) to meet the in a Canyon Division 1 - Sonoran battle on Thursday, January 9. The enter the battle with a record of 4-4. BASIS - Mesa lost 55-44 in their recent league battle against Berean Academy (Sierra Vista, AZ)

The Patriots now own a 1-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Skyline - Gila River for a Canyon Division 1 - Sahuaro battle on Thursday, January 9. James Madison Preparatory School will meet a squad coming off a 1-0 non-league loss to Highland Prep (Surprise, AZ). The record now stands at 5-1.