La Junta Tigers (La Junta, CO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Rye Thunderbolts (Rye, CO), 48-44 in a league bout.

With the win, La Junta upgrades its record to 12-5 on the season. The Tigers host St. Mary's (Colorado Springs, CO) to clash with the Pirates in a 3A Tri-Peaks bout on Saturday, February 11. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 4-13. St. Mary's lost 55-33 in their recent league bout against Colorado Springs Christian (Colorado Springs, CO)

Next up, the Thunderbolts clash with the The Vanguard School Coursers (Colorado Springs, CO) in a 3A Tri-Peaks bout, on Saturday, February 11. Rye will attempt to upgrade on its 10-8 season record. The Coursers go into the bout with a 13-4 record after their 70-58 league loss to Manitou Springs (Manitou Springs, CO).