In Friday's non-league match, the host Animas Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 59-38 triumph over the Ramah Mustangs.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Tournament Opponent (, ) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 7. Animas will attempt to better on its 3-4 season record. The enter the match with a 59-166 record after their 53-50 non-league win over Wichita Defenders HomeSchool (Wichita, KS).

With the defeat, Ramah moves to 4-9 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Cloudcroft (Cloudcroft, NM) to meet the Bears in a non-league match on Saturday, January 7. The Bears enter the match with a record of 3-6. Cloudcroft lost 57-28 in their recent non-league match against Cliff (Cliff, NM)