In Saturday's non-league match, the host Clayton Yellowjackets basketball team scored a decisive 89-58 triumph over the Springer Devils.

In their next game, the Yellowjackets confront the Native American Community Academy Eagles (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 10. Clayton will attempt to better on its 7-4 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 7-4 record after their 75-59 non-league loss to Crownpoint (Crownpoint, NM).

With the defeat, Springer moves to 6-6 on the year. The Devils travel to Tucumcari (Tucumcari, NM) to confront the Rattlers in a non-league match on Saturday, January 12. The Rattlers enter the match with a record of 4-4.