In Saturday's non-league match, the host Des Moines Demons basketball team scored a tight 54-51 triumph over the Springer Red Devils.

In their next game, the Demons meet the Clayton Yellowjackets (Clayton, NM) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 14. Des Moines will attempt to better on its 3-3 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a 4-2 record after their 64-57 non-league win over Logan (Logan, NM).

With the defeat, Springer moves to 4-2 on the year. The Red devils travel to Raton (Raton, NM) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, December 16. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 4-1. Raton won 75-42 in their recent non-league match against Tucumcari (Tucumcari, NM)