Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Zuni Thunderbirds (Zuni, NM) and the visiting Crownpoint Eagles (Crownpoint, NM), saw Zuni's basketball squad overcome Crownpoint by a tally of 46-37.

With the victory, Zuni improves its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Thunderbirds host Thoreau (Thoreau, NM) to confront the Hawks in a 3A District 1 challenge on Saturday, January 27. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 6-11. Thoreau lost 67-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Rehoboth Christian (Rehoboth, NM)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Newcomb Skyhawks (Newcomb, NM) in a 3A District 1 challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Crownpoint will attempt to improve on its 2-14 season record. The Skyhawks come into the challenge with a 10-6 record after their 76-45 league loss to Tohatchi (Tohatchi, NM).