The Thatcher Eagles nipped the visiting Miami Vandals basketball squad by a final score of 46-44 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Eagles face the Douglas Bulldogs (Douglas, AZ) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, January 8. Thatcher will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Bulldogs enter the outing with a 5-2 record after their 57-30 non-league win over Bisbee (Bisbee, AZ).

With the loss, Miami falls to 2-3 on the campaign. The Vandals travel to St. David (St. David, AZ) to confront the Tigers in a non-league game on Friday, December 19. The Tigers go into the game with a record of 6-3. St. David won 57-27 in their recent non-league game against Santa Rita (Tucson, AZ)