Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Jal Panthers (Jal, NM) and the host Eunice Cardinals (Eunice, NM), saw Jal's basketball squad hold off Eunice by a tally of 55-50.

With the victory, Jal improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Tatum (Tatum, NM) to play the Coyotes in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Coyotes come into the challenge with a record of 2-1.

Next up, the Cardinals play the Hagerman Bobcats (Hagerman, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Eunice will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record.