In Friday's non-league battle, the Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM) basketball squad routed the visiting Tohatchi Cougars (Tohatchi, NM), by a count of 72-13.

With the victory, Rio Rancho advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Rams travel to Gallup (Gallup, NM) to meet the Bengals in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 6. The Bengals enter the battle with a record of 4-0. Gallup won 46-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Ganado (Ganado, AZ)

In their next game, the Cougars encounter the Bloomfield Bobcats (Bloomfield, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 9. Tohatchi will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 33-31 non-league loss to Newcomb (Newcomb, NM).