Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Tatum Coyotes (Tatum, NM) and the visiting Elida Tigers (Elida, NM), saw Tatum's basketball squad overcome Elida by a tally of 72-53.

With the triumph, Tatum moves its record to 12-6 on the year. The Coyotes travel to Dora (Dora, NM) to face the Coyotes in a A District 4 game on Tuesday, January 28. The Coyotes enter the game with a record of 8-8. Dora won 63-36 in their recent league game against Lake Arthur (Lake Arthur, NM)

With the defeat, Elida moves to 15-3 on the year. The Tigers host Gateway Christian (Roswell, NM) to face the Warriors in a A District 4 game on Tuesday, January 28. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 9-6. Gateway Christian won 58-35 in their recent league game against Floyd (Floyd, NM)