Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Buckeye Hawks (Buckeye, AZ) and the host Coconino Panthers (Flagstaff, AZ), saw Buckeye's basketball squad hold off Coconino by a tally of 30-24.

With the victory, Buckeye improves its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Sahuaro (Tucson, AZ) to play the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 12-0. Sahuaro won 80-6 in their recent non-league challenge against American Leadership Academy - Anthem South (Florence, AZ)

Next up, the Panthers play the Copper Canyon Aztecs (Glendale, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Coconino will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The Aztecs come into the challenge with a 5-9 record after their 28-13 non-league loss to Dysart (El Mirage, AZ).