Hobbs Eagles (Hobbs, NM) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM), 102-88 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Cibola Cougars (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 26. Hobbs will attempt to move on its 14-3 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 6-9 record after their 61-45 non-league win over Manzano (Albuquerque, NM).

With the defeat, Rio Rancho moves to 9-9 on the year. The Rams host Carlsbad (Carlsbad, NM) to face the Cavemen in a non-league game on Saturday, January 26. The Cavemen enter the game with a record of 12-5. Carlsbad won 67-55 in their recent non-league game against Lovington (Lovington, NM)