Heritage Academy Gateway Heroes (Queen Creek, AZ) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Learning Foundation & Performing Arts Wolves (Gilbert, AZ), 49-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Heritage Academy Gateway upgrades its record to 5-8 on the season. The Heroes host West Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 8. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 3-11. West Phoenix lost 21-19 in their recent non-league bout against Glenview College Prep (Phoenix, AZ)

Next up, the Wolves play the Ridgeline Academy Eagles (Phoenix, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, February 7. Learning Foundation & Performing Arts will attempt to upgrade on its 3-12 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 10-3 record after their 71-46 non-league loss to Sequoia Pathfinder Verrado Way (Buckeye, AZ).