In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Springer Red Devils basketball team scored a decisive 70-43 triumph over the Animas Panthers.

In their next game, the Red Devils meet the Hatch Valley Bears (Hatch, NM) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 19. Springer will attempt to better on its 6-7 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 5-6 record after their 51-39 non-league win over Reserve (Reserve, NM).

With the defeat, Animas moves to 1-8 on the year. The Panthers host Lordsburg (Lordsburg, NM) to meet the Mavericks in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 23. The Mavericks enter the match with a record of 2-11. Lordsburg lost 50-38 in their recent non-league match against Mesilla Valley Christian School (Las Cruces, NM)