In Thursday's league test, the Thoreau Hawks (Thoreau, NM) basketball squad got by the host Crownpoint Eagles (Crownpoint, NM), by a final score of 41-39.

Next, the Hawks clash with the Newcomb Skyhawks (Newcomb, NM) in a 3A District 1 test, on Saturday, February 14. Thoreau will attempt to upgrade on its 11-13 season record. The Skyhawks come into the test with a 3-20 record after their 70-40 league loss to Tohatchi (Tohatchi, NM).

The Eagles (5-18) will now prepare for their bout against Zuni (Zuni, NM). The Thunderbirds go into the 3A District 1 bout with a 9-14 record. In their last bout, Zuni nudged Wingate (Fort Wingate, NM), 64-59, in a league bout.