The Santa Teresa Desert Warriors topped the visiting Gadsden Panthers basketball team by a final score of 71-61 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Desert Warriors face the Tularosa Wildcats (Tularosa, NM) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 5. Santa Teresa will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record.

With the defeat, Gadsden moves to 0-2 on the year. The Panthers host Carlsbad (Carlsbad, NM) to face the Cavemen in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 12. The Cavemen enter the game with a record of 2-1.