In Thursday's league match, the visiting La Junta Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 51-20 triumph over the Atlas Preparatory School Gryphons.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Salida Spartans (Salida, CO) in a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks match, on Saturday, January 28. La Junta will attempt to better on its 5-10 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 5-8 record after their 47-36 league loss to Woodland Park (Woodland Park, CO).

With the defeat, Atlas Preparatory School moves to 0-15 on the year. The Gryphons travel to Lamar (Lamar, CO) to meet the Thunder in a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks match on Wednesday, February 1. The Thunder enter the match with a record of 11-4. Lamar won 31-29 in their recent league match against Buena Vista (Buena Vista, CO)