Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Cottonwood Classical Prep Coyotes (Albuquerque, NM) and the host East Mountain Timberwolves (Sandia Park, NM), saw Cottonwood Classical Prep's basketball squad overcome East Mountain by a tally of 54-44.

With the victory, Cottonwood Classical Prep improves its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Coyotes travel to Legacy Academy (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Silverbacks in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Silverbacks come into the challenge with a record of 4-3. Legacy Academy won 85-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Monte Del Sol Charter (Santa Fe, NM)

Next up, the Timberwolves play the Monte Del Sol Charter Dragons (Santa Fe, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. East Mountain will attempt to improve on its 2-11 season record. The Dragons come into the challenge with a 6-8 record after their 85-50 non-league loss to Legacy Academy (Albuquerque, NM).