Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Des Moines Demons (Des Moines, NM) and the host Mosquero Pirates (Mosquero, NM), saw Des Moines's basketball squad hold off Mosquero by a tally of 53-50.

With the victory, Des Moines improves its record to 3-10 on the campaign. The Demons host San Jon (San Jon, NM) to confront the Coyotes in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 28. The Coyotes come into the challenge with a record of 7-10. San Jon won 58-31 in their recent league challenge against Clovis Christian (Clovis, NM)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Grady Bronchos (Grady, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 30. Mosquero will attempt to improve on its 8-8 season record.