In Thursday's non-league match, the host Chaparral Lobos basketball team scored a decisive 59-33 triumph over the Hatch Valley Bears.

In their next game, the Lobos meet the Gadsden Panthers (Anthony, NM) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 21. Chaparral will attempt to better on its 3-4 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 5-1 record after their 61-50 non-league win over Highland (Albuquerque, NM).

With the defeat, Hatch Valley moves to 3-5 on the year. The Bears travel to Magdalena (Magdalena, NM) to meet the Steers in a non-league match on Saturday, December 22. The Steers enter the match with a record of 7-1. Magdalena won 69-12 in their recent non-league match against Ramah (Ramah, NM)