Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ) and the host San Tan Foothills Sabercats (Queen Creek, AZ), saw Florence's basketball squad hold off San Tan Foothills by a tally of 43-42.

With the victory, Florence improves its record to 20-7 on the campaign. The Gophers host American Leadership Academy - Ironwood (Ironwood, AZ) to confront the Warriors in a 3A South Central challenge on Wednesday, February 8. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 17-8. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood lost 39-36 in their recent league challenge against Coolidge (Coolidge, AZ)

Next up, the Sabercats confront the Palo Verde Titans (Tucson, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 8. San Tan Foothills will attempt to improve on its 16-11 season record. The Titans come into the challenge with a 11-13 record after their 66-33 league win over Catalina (Tucson, AZ).