Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Cottonwood Classical Prep Coyotes (Albuquerque, NM) and the visiting Santa Fe Prep Blue Griffins (Santa Fe, NM), saw Cottonwood Classical Prep's basketball squad hold off Santa Fe Prep by a count of 47-43.

With the victory, Cottonwood Classical Prep upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Coyotes host West Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NM) to play the Dons in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Dons come into the challenge with a record of 5-1.

Next up, the Blue Griffins play the Mesa Vista Trojans (Ojo Caliente, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Santa Fe Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 72-42 non-league loss to Cuba (Cuba, NM).