Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Las Animas Trojans (Las Animas, CO) and the visiting John Mall Panthers (Walsenburg, CO), saw Las Animas's basketball squad overcome John Mall by a tally of 47-33.

With the victory, Las Animas improves its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Trojans host Crowley County (Ordway, CO) to confront the Chargers in a 3A/2A Santa Fe challenge on Friday, February 3. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 17-0. Crowley County won 60-34 in their recent league challenge against Swink (Swink, CO)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Holly Wildcats (Holly, CO) in a 3A/2A Santa Fe challenge, on Saturday, February 4. John Mall will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 12-3 record after their 61-43 league win over Swink (Swink, CO).