The Tatum Coyotes basketball team (Tatum, NM), was routed 71-49 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the visiting Hagerman Bobcats (Hagerman, NM)

The Bobcats (2-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Dexter (Dexter, NM). The Demons come into the non-league challenge with a 0-3 record.

Next up, the Coyotes meet the Grady Bronchos (Grady, NM) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, December 9. Tatum will attempt to advance on its 1-4 season record. The Bronchos enter the battle with a 2-3 record after their 71-26 non-league loss to Texico (Texico, NM).