In Thursday's league match, the host Springer Red Devils basketball team scored a decisive 75-26 triumph over the Des Moines Demons.

In their next game, the Red Devils meet the Roy Municipal Schools Longhorns (Roy, NM) in a 1A District 5 match, on Friday, January 30. Springer will attempt to better on its 9-4 season record. The Longhorns enter the match with a 5-10 record after their 45-40 non-league loss to Non JV Opponent (, ).

With the defeat, Des Moines moves to 0-10 on the year. The Demons host Cimarron (Cimarron, NM) to meet the Rams in a 1A District 5 match on Saturday, January 31. The Rams enter the match with a record of 5-12.