New Mexico High School Basketball - La Cueva prevails Del Norte
January 28, 2012: Albuquerque, NM 87122 La Cueva Bears (Albuquerque, NM) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Del Norte Knights (Albuquerque, NM), 57-49 in a non-league bout.
With the win, La Cueva upgrades its record to 14-9 on the season. The Bears host Sandia (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Matadors in a 5A District 2 bout on Wednesday, February 1. The Matadors go into the bout with a record of 12-6. Sandia lost 45-42 in their recent non-league game against Highland (Albuquerque, NM)
With the defeat, Del Norte moves to 4-16 on the year. The Knights travel to Albuquerque Academy (Albuquerque, NM) to face the Chargers in a 4A District 5 game on Tuesday, February 7. The Chargers enter the game with a record of 4-15.