Springer Red Devils (Springer, NM) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Maxwell Bears (Maxwell, NM), 66-65 in a league bout.

With the win, Springer upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Red Devils travel to Roy/Mosquero (Roy, NM) to clash with the Blue or Lady Blue in a A District 5 bout on Thursday, April 15. The Blue or Lady Blue go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Roy/Mosquero lost 52-38 in their recent league bout against Cimarron (Cimarron, NM)

Next up, the Bears clash with the Roy/Mosquero Blue or Lady Blue (Roy, NM) in a A District 5 bout, on Saturday, April 17. Maxwell will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Blue or Lady Blue go into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 51-50 league loss to Springer (Springer, NM).