Desert Christian Eagles (Tucson, AZ) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Scottsdale Preparatory Academy Spartans (Scottsdale, AZ), 47-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Desert Christian upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Eagles travel to Phoenix Country Day (Paradise Valley, AZ) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 2. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Phoenix Country Day won 61-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Salome (Salome, AZ)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Horizon Honors Eagles (Phoenix, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 2. Scottsdale Preparatory Academy will attempt to improve on its 6-5 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 41-31 non-league loss to Desert Christian (Tucson, AZ).