The crowd at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the American Leadership Academy (Sierra Vista, AZ) and the host Ajo Red Raiders (Ajo, AZ), observed American Leadership Academy's basketball team overcome Ajo by a score of 57-39.

The (6-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Paradise Valley Christian Prep (Phoenix, AZ). The Panthers come into the non-league challenge with a 0-5 record. In their last challenge, Paradise Valley Christian Prep dropped by Arrowhead Christian Academy (Glendale, AZ), 58-45, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Red Raiders battle the A+ Charter School Maricopa (Maricopa, AZ) in a Canyon Division 1 - Roadrunner challenge, on Wednesday, January 8. Ajo will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Maricopa come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 45-35 league win over Tohono O'Odham (Sells, AZ).