Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Gallup Bengals (Gallup, NM) and the host Cleveland Storm (Rio Rancho, NM), saw Gallup's basketball squad hold off Cleveland by a score of 68-64.

With the victory, Gallup improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Bengals host Rio Grande (Albuquerque, NM) to battle the Ravens in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 13. The Ravens come into the challenge with a record of 4-10. Rio Grande lost 66-54 in their recent non-league challenge against La Cueva (Albuquerque, NM)

Next up, the Storm battle the Clovis Wildcats (Clovis, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 14. Cleveland will attempt to improve on its 6-11 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 11-6 record after their 70-66 non-league win over Eldorado (Albuquerque, NM).