Thoreau Hawks (Thoreau, NM) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Wingate Bears (Fort Wingate, NM), 66-55 in a league match.

With the victory, Thoreau upgrades its record to 12-12 on the year. The Hawks host Crownpoint (Crownpoint, NM) to face the Eagles in a 3A District 1 match on Friday, February 21. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 8-16. Crownpoint lost 68-32 in their recent league match against Navajo Prep (Farmington, NM)

The Bears now sport a 11-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Thoreau for a 3A District 1 match on Tuesday, February 25. Wingate will face a Hawks squad coming off a 52-45 league win over Crownpoint (Crownpoint, NM). The Hawks record now stands at 13-12.