Hot Springs Tigers (Truth or Consequences, NM) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Cobre Indians (Bayard, NM), 50-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Hot Springs upgrades its record to 15-8 on the season. The Tigers host Socorro (Socorro, NM) to clash with the Warriors in a 3A District 3 bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 9-15. Socorro won 81-38 in their recent league bout against Hatch Valley (Hatch, NM)

Next up, the Indians clash with the Hatch Valley Bears (Hatch, NM) in a 3A District 3 bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Cobre will attempt to upgrade on its 8-16 season record. The Bears go into the bout with a 5-15 record after their 81-38 league loss to Socorro (Socorro, NM).