Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Maxwell Bears (Maxwell, NM) and the host Penasco Panthers (Penasco, NM), saw Maxwell's basketball squad hold off Penasco by a tally of 62-61.

With the victory, Maxwell improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Bears host Tucumcari (Tucumcari, NM) to confront the Rattlers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 3. The Rattlers come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Tucumcari won 61-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Wagon Mound (Wagon Mound, NM)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Wagon Mound Trojans (Wagon Mound, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 3. Penasco will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 61-41 non-league loss to Tucumcari (Tucumcari, NM).