Fans at Thursday's non-league match between the Payson Longhorns (Payson, AZ) and the visiting Ganado Hornets (Ganado, AZ), witnessed Payson's basketball squad triumph over Ganado by a count of 63-30.

With the victory, Payson advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The Longhorns travel to Alchesay (Whiteriver, AZ) to meet the Falcons in a non-league contest on Friday, December 12. The Falcons come into the contest with a record of 4-2. Alchesay lost 54-47 in their recent non-league contest against Joseph City (Joseph City, AZ)

In their next game, the Hornets battle the Pima Roughriders (Pima, AZ) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, December 11. Ganado will attempt to better on its 1-6 season record. The Roughriders enter the match with a 3-0 record after their 75-50 non-league win over Blue Ridge (Lakeside, AZ).