Leading Edge Academy - GEC Spartans (Gilbert, AZ) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ), 73-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Leading Edge Academy - GEC upgrades its record to 12-3 on the season. The Spartans travel to Tucson High Magnet School (Tucson, AZ) to clash with the Badgers in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 30. The Badgers go into the bout with a record of 15-1. Tucson High Magnet School won 73-29 in their recent non-league bout against Benjamin Franklin (Queen Creek, AZ)

Next up, the Gophers clash with the Benjamin Franklin Chargers (Queen Creek, AZ) in a 3A South Central bout, on Saturday, December 30. Florence will attempt to upgrade on its 9-7 season record. The Chargers go into the bout with a 7-8 record after their 73-29 non-league loss to Tucson High Magnet School (Tucson, AZ).