Springer Red Devils (Springer, NM) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Des Moines Demons (Des Moines, NM), 70-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Springer upgrades its record to 16-3 on the campaign. The Red Devils travel to Roy/Mosquero (Roy, NM) to play the Longhorns in a A District 5 bout on Saturday, February 8. The Longhorns come into the bout with a record of 8-10. Roy/Mosquero lost 68-49 in their recent league bout against Cimarron (Cimarron, NM)

Next up, the Demons play the Wagon Mound Trojans (Wagon Mound, NM) in a A District 5 match, on Saturday, February 8. Des Moines will attempt to move on its 5-13 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 0-11 record after their 79-19 league loss to Springer (Springer, NM).