The Tatum Coyotes volleyball team (Tatum, NM), went down 3-1 in Thursday's league challenge with the host Elida Tigers (Elida, NM)

The Tigers (10-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Gateway Christian (Roswell, NM). The Warriors come into the 1A District 4 challenge with a 8-4 record. In their last challenge, Gateway Christian went down by Floyd (Floyd, NM), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Coyotes encounter the Dora Coyotes (Dora, NM) in a 1A District 4 challenge, on Tuesday, October 9. Tatum will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record.