In Thursday's non-league test, the Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Carlsbad Cavemen/Cavegirls (Carlsbad, NM), by a score of 52-41.

Next, the Rams encounter the Portales Rams (Portales, NM) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 5. Rio Rancho will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 67-43 non-league win over Deming (Deming, NM).

With the loss, Carlsbad falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Cavemen/cavegirls travel to Gadsden (Anthony, NM) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 9. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 0-2. Gadsden lost 77-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Roswell (Roswell, NM)