Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hobbs Eagles (Hobbs, NM) and the host Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM), saw Hobbs's basketball squad hold off Rio Rancho by a score of 61-60.

With the victory, Hobbs improves its record to 15-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Espanola Valley (Espanola, NM) to battle the Sun Devils in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 24. The Sun Devils come into the challenge with a record of 17-2. Espanola Valley won 68-60 in their recent league challenge against Capital (Santa Fe, NM)

Next up, the Rams battle the Clovis Wildcats (Clovis, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 24. Rio Rancho will attempt to improve on its 10-10 season record.