Dora Coyotes (Dora, NM) backers went home content Friday as they observed their basketball team nudge the visiting Elida Tigers (Elida, NM), 67-65 in a league game.

In their next game, the Coyotes face the Tatum Coyotes (Tatum, NM) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 12. Dora will attempt to move on its 16-5 season record. The Coyotes enter the game with a 15-6 record after their 63-51 non-league win over Melrose (Melrose, NM).

With the defeat, Elida moves to 18-2 on the year. The Tigers host Floyd (Floyd, NM) to face the Broncos in a 1A District 3 game on Tuesday, February 12. The Broncos enter the game with a record of 12-10. Floyd won 59-49 in their recent league game against Fort Sumner (Fort Sumner, NM)