Floyd Broncos (Floyd, NM) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Elida Tigers (Elida, NM), 62-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Floyd upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Broncos host Tucumcari (Tucumcari, NM) to play the Rattlers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 19. The Rattlers go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Tucumcari won 80-39 in their recent non-league bout against Wagon Mound (Wagon Mound, NM)

Next up, the Tigers play the Jal Panthers (Jal, NM) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 20. Elida will attempt to upgrade on its 4-1 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 58-48 non-league loss to Post (Post, TX).