New Mexico High School Basketball - Belen crushes Valencia
January 16, 2018: Los Lunas, NM 87031 Belen Eagles (Belen, NM) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Valencia Jaguars (Los Lunas, NM), 57-32 in a league bout.
With the victory, Belen upgrades its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Eagles host Los Lunas (Los Lunas, NM) to play the Tigers in a 5A District 5 bout on Friday, January 19. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 16-2. Los Lunas won 56-34 in their recent non-league bout against Rio Rancho (Rio Rancho, NM)
Next up, the Jaguars play the St. Pius X Sartans (Albuquerque, NM) in a 5A District 5 bout, on Friday, January 19. Valencia will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record. The Sartans come into the bout with a 12-4 record after their 64-41 league win over Grants (Grants, NM).