Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Mohave Accelerated Patriots (Bullhead City, AZ) and the visiting American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors (Ironwood, AZ), saw Mohave Accelerated's basketball squad hold off American Leadership Academy - Ironwood by a tally of 54-48.

With the victory, Mohave Accelerated improves its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Patriots host Heritage Academy (Laveen, AZ) to play the Heroes in a 2A West challenge on Friday, January 6. The Heroes come into the challenge with a record of 0-7.

Next up, the Warriors play the Benjamin Franklin Chargers (Queen Creek, AZ) in a 3A South Central challenge, on Thursday, December 22. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood will attempt to improve on its 2-8 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 37-36 non-league loss to Northwest Christian (Phoenix, AZ).