Laguna Acoma Hawks (New Laguna, NM) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Zuni Thunderbirds (Zuni, NM), 55-54 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Laguna Acoma upgrades its record to 7-5 on the year. The Hawks travel to To'hajiilee (To'hajiilee, NM) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 15. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 5-7. To'hajiilee lost 46-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Rehoboth Christian (Rehoboth, NM)

In their next game, the Thunderbirds battle the Wingate Bears (Fort Wingate, NM) in a 3A District 1 challenge, on Thursday, January 16. Zuni will attempt to improve on its 4-10 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 10-4 record after their 47-43 league win over Crownpoint (Crownpoint, NM).