New Mexico High School Basketball - Valencia thwarted by Highland
January 27, 2023: Albuquerque, NM 87108 The Valencia Jaguars basketball team (Los Lunas, NM), dropped 77-69 in Friday's league battle with the host Highland Hornets (Albuquerque, NM)
The Hornets now possess a 14-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Pius X for a 4A District 5 battle on Tuesday, January 31. Highland will confront a Sartans team coming off a 58-53 league win over Valencia (Los Lunas, NM). The Sartans record now stands at 13-6.
The Jaguars (8-13) will now prepare for their battle against Belen (Belen, NM). The Eagles come into the 4A District 5 battle with a 4-16 record. In their last battle, Belen beat Grants (Grants, NM), 72-71, in a league battle.