Hobbs Eagles (Hobbs, NM) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Roswell Coyotes (Roswell, NM), 89-83 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hobbs upgrades its record to 13-3 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Rio Rancho (Rio Rancho, NM) to play the Rams in a non-league bout on Friday, January 25. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 9-8. Rio Rancho lost 81-73 in their recent non-league challenge against La Cueva (Albuquerque, NM)

Next up, the Coyotes battle the Chaparral Lobos (Chaparral, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 25. Roswell will attempt to improve on its 14-2 season record. The Lobos come into the challenge with a 3-13 record after their 43-35 non-league loss to Mesilla Valley Christian (Las Cruces, NM).