New Mexico High School Basketball - Jal trounced by Melrose
February 2, 2024: Melrose, NM 88124 The Melrose Buffaloes routed the visiting Jal Panthers basketball team by a final score of 71-36 in Friday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Buffaloes face the Fort Sumner/House (Fort Sumner, NM) in a A District 6 game, on Tuesday, February 6. Melrose will attempt to move on its 18-2 season record. The enter the game with a 17-4 record after their 68-54 non-league loss to Clovis (Clovis, NM).
With the defeat, Jal moves to 10-9 on the year. The Panthers host Eunice (Eunice, NM) to face the Cardinals in a 2A District 4 game on Tuesday, February 6. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 16-5. Eunice won 65-28 in their recent non-league game against Gateway Christian (Roswell, NM)