Apache Junction Prospectors (Apache Junction, AZ) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Ash Fork Spartans (Ash Fork, AZ), 48-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Apache Junction upgrades its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Prospectors travel to Valley Union (Elfrida, AZ) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a record of 4-5. Valley Union lost 77-33 in their recent non-league bout against Desert Christian (Tucson, AZ)

Next up, the Spartans play the Wickenburg Wranglers (Wickenburg, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. Ash Fork will attempt to upgrade on its 7-8 season record. The Wranglers come into the bout with a 2-7 record after their 87-35 non-league loss to Show Low (Show Low, AZ).