Jal Panthers (Jal, NM) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Cloudcroft Bears (Cloudcroft, NM), 38-25 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Jal upgrades its record to 6-10 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Non Varsity Opponent (, ) to play the in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 14. The come into the bout with a record of 67-108. Non Varsity Opponent won 48-4 in their recent non-league bout against Compass Charter (Meridian, ID)

Next up, the Bears play the Hagerman Bobcats (Hagerman, NM) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 16. Cloudcroft will attempt to move on its 2-11 season record. The Bobcats enter the game with a 4-9 record after their 52-34 non-league win over Elida (Elida, NM).