Cliff Cowboys/Cowgirls (Cliff, NM) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Lordsburg Mavericks (Lordsburg, NM), 53-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cliff upgrades its record to 9-1 on the season. The Cowboys/Cowgirls host Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ) to play the in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The go into the bout with a record of 33-94. Non Varsity Tournament Opponent won 67-43 in their recent non-league bout against Animas (Animas, NM)

Next up, the Mavericks play the Animas Panthers (Animas, NM) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 7. Lordsburg will attempt to upgrade on its 6-4 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 67-43 non-league loss to Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ).