Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Springer Red Devils (Springer, NM) and the host Maxwell Bears (Maxwell, NM), saw Springer's basketball squad wallop Maxwell by a tally of 81-58.

With the victory, Springer improves its record to 18-5 on the campaign. The Red Devils travel to Des Moines (Des Moines, NM) to confront the Demons in a 1A District 5 challenge on Friday, February 20. The Demons come into the challenge with a record of 3-16. Des Moines lost 86-60 in their recent league challenge against Cimarron (Cimarron, NM)

Next up, the Bears confront the Roy Municipal Schools Longhorns (Roy, NM) in a 1A District 5 challenge, on Friday, February 20. Maxwell will attempt to improve on its 11-13 season record. The Longhorns come into the challenge with a 5-14 record after their 74-30 league loss to Springer (Springer, NM).