Ray Bearcats (Kearny, AZ) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Ash Fork Spartans (Ash Fork, AZ), 36-30 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ray upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Bearcats travel to Patagonia (Patagonia, AZ) to play the Lobos in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 2. The Lobos go into the bout with a record of 2-6. Patagonia lost 45-34 in their recent non-league bout against Williams (Williams, AZ)

Next up, the Spartans play the Bagdad Sultans (Bagdad, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 2. Ash Fork will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Sultans go into the bout with a 1-3 record after their 89-18 non-league loss to Needles (Needles, CA).