Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Coolidge Bears (Coolidge, AZ) and the host American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors (Ironwood, AZ), saw Coolidge's basketball squad hold off American Leadership Academy - Ironwood by a tally of 39-36.

With the victory, Coolidge improves its record to 25-1 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Valley Christian (Chandler, AZ) to confront the Trojans in a 3A South Central challenge on Monday, February 6. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 25-1. Valley Christian won 66-63 in their recent league challenge against Gilbert Christian (Gilbert, AZ)

Next up, the Warriors confront the Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ) in a 3A South Central challenge, on Wednesday, February 8. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood will attempt to improve on its 17-8 season record. The Gophers come into the challenge with a 20-7 record after their 43-42 league win over San Tan Foothills (Queen Creek, AZ).