Socorro Warriors (Socorro, NM) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Ruidoso Warriors (Ruidoso, NM), 57-46 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Socorro improves its record to 2-8 on the campaign. The Warriors host Magdalena (Magdalena, NM) to confront the Steers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 7. The Steers come into the challenge with a record of 7-1. Magdalena won 73-27 in their recent non-league challenge against Ramah (Ramah, NM)

Next up, the Warriors confront the Tularosa Wildcats (Tularosa, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 9. Ruidoso will attempt to improve on its 3-7 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 65-33 non-league loss to Santa Fe Prep (Santa Fe, NM).