Dora Coyotes (Dora, NM) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Jal Panthers (Jal, NM), 82-52 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Dora upgrades its record to 18-5 on the season. The Coyotes travel to Elida (Elida, NM) to encounter the Tigers in a 1A District 3 bout on Friday, February 6. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 13-7. Elida lost 36-24 in their recent league bout against Floyd (Floyd, NM)

Next up, the Panthers encounter the Loving Falcons (Loving, NM) in a 2A District 7 challenge, on Friday, February 6. Jal will attempt to improve on its 6-15 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 4-12 record after their 90-50 league loss to Hagerman (Hagerman, NM).