Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Jal Panthers (Jal, NM) and the visiting Tatum Coyotes (Tatum, NM), saw Jal's basketball squad overcome Tatum by a tally of 39-27.

With the victory, Jal improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Loving (Loving, NM) to confront the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Coyotes confront the Elida Tigers (Elida, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 2. Tatum will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record.