In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Cliff Cowboys/Cowgirls basketball team scored a decisive 71-21 triumph over the Hondo Valley Eagles.

In their next game, the Cowboys/Cowgirls face the Animas Panthers (Animas, NM) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 16. Cliff will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 3-1 record after their 71-17 non-league win over Hatch Valley (Hatch, NM).

With the defeat, Hondo Valley moves to 0-5 on the year. The Eagles host Lake Arthur (Lake Arthur, NM) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Friday, January 6. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 1-0. Lake Arthur won 45-7 in their recent non-league game against Hondo Valley (Hondo, NM)