Morenci Wildcats (Morenci, AZ) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Fort Thomas Apaches (Fort Thomas, AZ), 59-50 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Morenci upgrades its record to 10-1 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Blue Ridge (Lakeside, AZ) to play the Yellow Jackets in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 9. The Yellow Jackets come into the bout with a record of 1-1. Blue Ridge won 69-28 in their recent non-league bout against Joseph City (Joseph City, AZ)

Next up, the Apaches play the St. David Tigers (St. David, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Fort Thomas will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 56-40 non-league loss to Salome (Salome, AZ).