Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Empire Ravens (Tucson, AZ) and the visiting Willcox Cowboys (Willcox, AZ), saw Empire's basketball squad hold off Willcox by a tally of 55-53.

With the victory, Empire improves its record to 5-18 on the campaign.

Next up, the Cowboys confront the Santa Rita Eagles (Tucson, AZ) in a 2A East challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Willcox will attempt to improve on its 9-16 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 0-16 record after their 81-72 league loss to Tombstone (Tombstone, AZ).