Washington Rams (Phoenix, AZ) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Independence Patriots (Glendale, AZ), 69-66 in a league match.

With the victory, Washington upgrades its record to 4-5 on the year. The Rams travel to Central (Phoenix, AZ) to face the Bobcats in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 15. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 17-2. Central won 80-51 in their recent league match against McClintock (Tempe, AZ)

The Patriots now sport a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host La Joya Community for a 5A Central Valley match on Friday, January 17.