In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Cliff Cowboys/Cowgirls basketball team scored a good 50-41 triumph over the Animas Panthers.

In their next game, the Cowboys/Cowgirls meet the Quemado Eagles (Quemado, NM) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 14. Cliff will attempt to better on its 8-7 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 14-0 record after their 65-36 non-league win over Ramah (Ramah, NM).

With the defeat, Animas moves to 5-8 on the year. The Panthers host Hatch Valley (Hatch, NM) to meet the Bears in a non-league match on Saturday, January 14. The Bears enter the match with a record of 6-10. Hatch Valley lost 74-41 in their recent non-league match against Lordsburg (Lordsburg, NM)