The crowd at Thursday's league challenge between the Eduprize Open Eagles (Gilbert, AZ) and the visiting Premier Prep- PHHoenix Fire Frogs (Tucson, AZ), observed Eduprize Open's basketball team edge Premier Prep- PHHoenix by a score of 65-59.

The Eagles (19-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix, AZ). The Bruins come into the non-league challenge with a 16-1 record. In their last challenge, Hillcrest Prep edged Varsity Opponent (, ), 95-54, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Fire Frogs encounter the Heritage Academy Gateway Heroes (Queen Creek, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 10. Premier Prep- PHHoenix will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Heroes come into the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 70-61 non-league loss to Heritage Academy (Maricopa, AZ).