Melrose Buffaloes (Melrose, NM) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Clovis Christian Eagles (Clovis, NM), 65-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Melrose upgrades its record to 16-4 on the season. The Buffaloes travel to Fort Sumner/House (Fort Sumner, NM) to play the in a A District 6 bout on Thursday, February 9. The go into the bout with a record of 21-2. Fort Sumner/House won 65-47 in their recent non-league bout against Eunice (Eunice, NM)

Next up, the Eagles play the Grady Bronchos (Grady, NM) in a A District 6 bout, on Thursday, February 9. Clovis Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 14-8 season record. The Bronchos go into the bout with a 7-11 record after their 76-30 league loss to Fort Sumner/House (Fort Sumner, NM).