Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Des Moines Demons (Des Moines, NM) and the visiting Springer Devils (Springer, NM), saw Des Moines's basketball squad hold off Springer by a score of 55-54.

With the victory, Des Moines improves its record to 11-4 on the campaign. The Demons travel to Roy (Roy, NM) to play the Longhorns in a 1A District 1 challenge on Saturday, January 9. The Longhorns come into the challenge with a record of 0-5. Roy lost 65-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Logan (Logan, NM)

Next up, the Devils play the Cimarron Rams (Cimarron, NM) in a 1A District 1 challenge, on Saturday, January 9. Springer will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 1-5 record after their 60-48 non-league win over Fort Sumner (Fort Sumner, NM).