Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Tucumcari Rattlers (Tucumcari, NM) and the visiting New Mexico Military Institute Colts (Roswell, NM), saw Tucumcari's basketball squad wallop New Mexico Military Institute by a tally of 64-29.

With the victory, Tucumcari improves its record to 17-3 on the campaign. The Rattlers travel to Ruidoso (Ruidoso, NM) to play the Warriors in a 3A District 4 challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 10-11. Ruidoso won 52-21 in their recent league challenge against Dexter (Dexter, NM)

Next up, the Colts play the Dexter Demons (Dexter, NM) in a 3A District 4 challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. New Mexico Military Institute will attempt to improve on its 1-8 season record. The Demons come into the challenge with a 3-19 record after their 52-21 league loss to Ruidoso (Ruidoso, NM).