Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Thoreau Hawks (Thoreau, NM) and the host Zuni Thunderbirds (Zuni, NM), saw Thoreau's basketball squad wallop Zuni by a tally of 96-71.

With the victory, Thoreau improves its record to 7-11 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Wingate (Fort Wingate, NM) to confront the Bears in a 3A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 6-11. Wingate lost 58-44 in their recent league challenge against Tohatchi (Tohatchi, NM)

Next up, the Thunderbirds confront the Newcomb Skyhawks (Newcomb, NM) in a 3A District 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Zuni will attempt to improve on its 8-10 season record. The Skyhawks come into the challenge with a 11-6 record after their 58-38 league win over Crownpoint (Crownpoint, NM).