In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Grants Pirates basketball team scored a good 58-42 triumph over the St. Michael Cardinals.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Miyamura Patriots (Gallup, NM) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 6. Grants will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 3-8 record after their 36-24 non-league win over Belen (Belen, NM).

With the defeat, St. Michael moves to 3-7 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Pine Hill (Pine Hill, NM) to meet the Warriors in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 3. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 3-6. Pine Hill won 49-45 in their recent non-league match against Socorro (Socorro, NM)