Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Texico Wolverines (Texico, NM) and the host Melrose Buffaloes (Melrose, NM), saw Texico's basketball squad hold off Melrose by a tally of 52-48.

With the victory, Texico improves its record to 9-4 on the campaign. The Wolverines travel to Fort Sumner/House (Fort Sumner, NM) to play the in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The come into the challenge with a record of 9-2. Fort Sumner/House won 55-12 in their recent non-league challenge against Floyd (Floyd, NM)

Next up, the Buffaloes play the Animas Panthers (Animas, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Melrose will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 52-28 league loss to Mesilla Valley Christian School (Las Cruces, NM).