In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Jal Panthers basketball team scored a good 52-33 triumph over the Hagerman Bobcats.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Melrose Buffaloes (Melrose, NM) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 14. Jal will attempt to move on its 9-4 season record. The Buffaloes enter the match with a 9-5 record after their 55-49 non-league win over New Mexico Military Institute (Roswell, NM).

With the defeat, Hagerman moves to 7-7 on the year. The Bobcats host Eunice (Eunice, NM) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 17. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 5-9. Eunice lost 41-26 in their recent non-league match against Dora (Dora, NM)