The Thoreau Hawks topped the host Kirtland Central Broncos basketball team by a final score of 45-30 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hawks face the Tohatchi Cougars (Tohatchi, NM) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 17. Thoreau will attempt to move on its 5-0 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 5-2 record after their 45-11 non-league win over Crownpoint (Crownpoint, NM).

With the defeat, Kirtland Central moves to 5-5 on the year. The Broncos travel to Miyamura (Gallup, NM) to face the Patriots in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 17. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 5-4. Miyamura won 58-32 in their recent non-league game against Los Alamos (Los Alamos, NM)