Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Chinle Wildcats (Chinle, AZ) and the visiting Valley Pirates (Sanders, AZ), saw Chinle's basketball squad overcome Valley by a tally of 56-45.

With the victory, Chinle improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Ganado (Ganado, AZ) to confront the Hornets in a 3A North challenge on Wednesday, December 14. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. Ganado lost 54-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Chinle (Chinle, AZ)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Round Valley Elks (Eagar, AZ) in a 2A North challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. Valley will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Elks come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 45-37 non-league loss to Bradshaw Mountain (Prescott Valley, AZ).