New Mexico High School Basketball - St. Pius X nips Sandia Prep
January 14, 2016: Albuquerque, NM 87120 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the St. Pius X Sartans (Albuquerque, NM) and the visiting Sandia Prep (Albuquerque, NM), saw St. Pius X's basketball squad hold off Sandia Prep by a count of 50-43.
With the victory, St. Pius X upgrades its record to 3-10 on the campaign. The Sartans host Farmington (Farmington, NM) to play the Scorpions in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 16. The Scorpions come into the challenge with a record of 6-7. Farmington won 58-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Atrisco Heritage Academy (Albuquerque, NM)
Next up, the play the Santa Fe Indian Braves and Lady Braves (Santa Fe, NM) in a 4A District 5 challenge, on Tuesday, January 19. Sandia Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 7-8 season record. The Braves and Lady Braves come into the challenge with a 10-7 record after their 50-39 non-league win over Piedra Vista (Farmington, NM).