Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Gallup Bengals (Gallup, NM) and the host Miyamura Patriots (Gallup, NM), saw Gallup's basketball squad overcome Miyamura by a tally of 71-55.

With the victory, Gallup improves its record to 9-10 on the campaign. The Bengals travel to Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NM) to confront the Bobcats in a 4A District 1 challenge on Saturday, February 10. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 8-13. Bloomfield won 53-44 in their recent league challenge against Aztec (Aztec, NM)

Next up, the Patriots confront the Kirtland Central Broncos (Kirtland, NM) in a 4A District 1 challenge, on Saturday, February 10. Miyamura will attempt to improve on its 1-19 season record. The Broncos come into the challenge with a 9-11 record after their 65-59 league loss to Shiprock (Shiprock, NM).