The crowd at Thursday's league challenge between the Coconino Panthers (Flagstaff, AZ) and the visiting Mohave Thunderbirds (Bullhead City, AZ), observed Coconino's basketball team knock off Mohave by a score of 62-48.

The Panthers (9-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Bradshaw Mountain (Prescott Valley, AZ). The Bears come into the 4A Grand Canyon challenge with a 12-7 record. In their last challenge, Bradshaw Mountain prevailed over Flagstaff (Flagstaff, AZ), 50-32, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Thunderbirds encounter the Mingus Marauders (Cottonwood, AZ) in a 4A Grand Canyon challenge, on Friday, January 10. Mohave will attempt to improve on its 6-7 season record. The Marauders come into the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 63-59 league loss to Flagstaff (Flagstaff, AZ).