Tatum Coyotes (Tatum, NM) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the visiting Texico Wolverines (Texico, NM), 52-40 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Tatum upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Coyotes host Seagraves (Seagraves, TX) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 4. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 1-1. Seagraves won 55-39 in their recent non-league bout against Borden (Gail, TX)

Next up, the Wolverines play the Dexter Demons (Dexter, NM) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 4. Texico will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Demons come into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 59-34 non-league win over Melrose (Melrose, NM).