Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Tatum Coyotes (Tatum, NM) and the visiting Hagerman Bobcats (Hagerman, NM), saw Tatum's basketball squad hold off Hagerman by a tally of 48-44.

With the victory, Tatum improves its record to 13-6 on the campaign. The Coyotes travel to Jal (Jal, NM) to play the Panthers in a 2A District 4 challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 6-12. Jal won 45-42 in their recent league challenge against Gateway Christian (Roswell, NM)

Next up, the Bobcats play the Gateway Christian Warriors (Roswell, NM) in a 2A District 4 challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Hagerman will attempt to improve on its 10-12 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 15-7 record after their 45-42 league loss to Jal (Jal, NM).