The Valley Union Blue Devils basketball squad (Elfrida, AZ), was nudged 28-26 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Willcox Cowboys (Willcox, AZ)

With the victory, Willcox advances its record to 5-3 on the year. The Cowboys travel to Tombstone (Tombstone, AZ) to meet the Yellow Jackets in a 2A South battle on Friday, December 12. The Yellow Jackets enter the battle with a record of 2-5. Tombstone lost 56-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Sabino (Tucson, AZ)

In their next game, the Blue Devils encounter the Benson Bobcats (Benson, AZ) in a non-league battle, on Friday, December 12. Valley Union will attempt to advance on its 4-3 season record. The Bobcats enter the battle with a 7-2 record after their 35-31 non-league loss to Lincoln Prep (Chandler, AZ).