In Thursday's league test, the Cortez Colts (Phoenix, AZ) basketball squad got by the visiting Tempe Buffaloes (Tempe, AZ), by a final score of 55-51.

Next, the Colts clash with the Arcadia Titans (Phoenix, AZ) in a non-league test, on Monday, January 13. Cortez will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Titans come into the test with a 1-11 record after their 42-13 league loss to St. Mary's (Phoenix, AZ).

The Buffaloes (3-8) will now prepare for their test against Coronado (Scottsdale, AZ). The Dons come into the 4A Black Canyon test with a 6-8 record. In their last test, Coronado was nipped by Arcadia (Phoenix, AZ), 51-44, in a non-league test.