Wingate Bears (Fort Wingate, NM) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Cuba Rams (Cuba, NM), 77-45 in a non-league challenge.

The Bears (5-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Crownpoint (Crownpoint, NM). The Eagles come into the 3A District 1 challenge with a 3-9 record. In their last challenge, Crownpoint was routed by St. Michael's (Santa Fe, NM), 62-14, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Rams encounter the Santa Fe Prep Blue Griffins (Santa Fe, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 14. Cuba will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Blue Griffins come into the challenge with a 7-4 record after their 65-30 non-league win over Laguna Acoma (New Laguna, NM).