Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Arvada West Wildcats (Arvada, CO) and the visiting Cherokee Trail Cougars (Aurora, CO), saw Arvada West's basketball squad hold off Cherokee Trail by a tally of 57-56.

With the victory, Arvada West improves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Castle View (Castle Rock, CO) to play the Sabercats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Sabercats come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Castle View won 91-71 in their recent non-league challenge against Chatfield (Littleton, CO)

Next up, the Cougars play the Chatfield Chargers (Littleton, CO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Cherokee Trail will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 91-71 non-league loss to Castle View (Castle Rock, CO).