Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Aztec Tigers (Aztec, NM) and the visiting St. Michael Cardinals (St. Michaels, AZ), saw Aztec's basketball squad hold off St. Michael by a tally of 34-31.

With the victory, Aztec improves its record to 4-8 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Taos (Taos, NM) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Taos lost 43-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Espanola Valley (Espanola, NM)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Pine Hill Warriors (Pine Hill, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. St. Michael will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 49-45 non-league win over Socorro (Socorro, NM).