The Dexter Demons basketball team (Dexter, NM), was overwhelmed 64-43 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Melrose Buffaloes (Melrose, NM)

The Buffaloes now possess a 14-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Clovis Christian for a A District 6 battle on Tuesday, February 5. Melrose will confront a Eagles team coming off a 64-28 league loss to Fort Sumner (Fort Sumner, NM). The Eagles record now stands at 3-11.

The Demons (10-10) will now prepare for their battle against Tularosa (Tularosa, NM). The Wildcats come into the 3A District 4 battle with a 12-6 record. In their last battle, Tularosa trounced Cobre (Bayard, NM), 55-39, in a non-league battle.