Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Nucla Mustangs (Nucla, CO) and the host Monticello Buckaroo (Monticello, UT), saw Nucla's basketball squad overcome Monticello by a tally of 39-30.

With the victory, Nucla improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Dove Creek (Dove Creek, CO) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 16. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Dove Creek won 55-18 in their recent non-league challenge against Dolores (Dolores, CO)

Next up, the Buckaroo confront the Dolores Bears (Dolores, CO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 16. Monticello will attempt to improve on its 1-6 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 1-7 record after their 55-18 non-league loss to Dove Creek (Dove Creek, CO).