Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Payson Longhorns (Payson, AZ) and the host Apache Junction Prospectors (Apache Junction, AZ), saw Payson's basketball squad wallop Apache Junction by a tally of 81-13.

With the victory, Payson improves its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Longhorns travel to Mohave Accelerated (Bullhead City, AZ) to confront the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 6-6. Mohave Accelerated lost 48-35 in their recent non-league challenge against San Tan Foothills (Queen Creek, AZ)

Next up, the Prospectors confront the Coronado Dons (Scottsdale, AZ) in a 4A Black Canyon challenge, on Wednesday, January 11. Apache Junction will attempt to improve on its 0-9 season record.