Jal Panthers (Jal, NM) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hagerman Bobcats (Hagerman, NM), 66-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Jal upgrades its record to 6-0 on the season. The Panthers travel to Non Varsity Opponent (, ) to play the in a non-league bout on Saturday, April 17. The go into the bout with a record of 63-146. Non Varsity Opponent lost 58-37 in their recent non-league bout against Maxwell (Maxwell, NM)

Next up, the Bobcats play the Eunice Cardinals (Eunice, NM) in a 2A District 4 bout, on Friday, April 23. Hagerman will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record.