Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Ellicott Thunderhawks (Calhan, CO) and the host La Junta Tigers (La Junta, CO), saw Ellicott's basketball squad hold off La Junta by a tally of 29-24.

With the victory, Ellicott improves its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Thunderhawks travel to Florence (Florence, CO) to confront the Huskies in a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks challenge on Saturday, January 27. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 1-13. Florence lost 90-6 in their recent league challenge against Colorado Springs Christian (Colorado Springs, CO)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Salida Spartans (Salida, CO) in a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks challenge, on Saturday, January 27. La Junta will attempt to improve on its 1-13 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 39-17 league win over Woodland Park (Woodland Park, CO).