Shiprock Chieftains (Shiprock, NM) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Newcomb Skyhawks (Newcomb, NM), 54-27 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Shiprock upgrades its record to 1-2 on the year. The Chieftains host Piedra Vista (Farmington, NM) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Skyhawks now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Thoreau for a non-league match on Wednesday, January 15.