Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Copper Canyon Aztecs (Glendale, AZ) and the host Independence Patriots (Glendale, AZ), saw Copper Canyon's basketball squad wallop Independence by a tally of 59-35.

With the victory, Copper Canyon improves its record to 5-10 on the campaign. The Aztecs travel to Youngker (Buckeye, AZ) to play the Roughriders in a 5A Central Valley challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Roughriders come into the challenge with a record of 3-8. Youngker lost 73-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Cactus Shadows (Cave Creek, AZ)

Next up, the Patriots play the Kofa Kings (Yuma, AZ) in a 5A Central Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Independence will attempt to improve on its 2-12 season record. The Kings come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 70-61 league win over Glendale (Glendale, AZ).