Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Morenci Wildcats (Morenci, AZ) and the host Willcox Cowboys (Willcox, AZ), saw Morenci's basketball squad knock off Willcox by a count of 46-36.

With the victory, Morenci upgrades its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Santa Rita (Tucson, AZ) to play the Eagles in a 2A East challenge on Tuesday, December 13. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 0-3. Santa Rita lost 45-34 in their recent non-league challenge against St. John Paul II Catholic (Avondale, AZ)

Next up, the Cowboys play the Madison Highland Prep Heat (Phoenix, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 14. Willcox will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Heat come into the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 57-42 non-league win over River Valley (Mohave Valley, AZ).