New Mexico High School Basketball - Mesa Vista nips Escalante
March 2, 2024: Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Mesa Vista Trojans (Ojo Caliente, NM) and the visiting Escalante Lobos (Tierra Amarilla, NM), saw Mesa Vista's basketball squad hold off Escalante by a tally of 56-54.
With the victory, Mesa Vista improves its record to 22-5 on the campaign. The Trojans host Jal (Jal, NM) to play the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 9. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 14-13. Jal lost 53-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Eunice (Eunice, NM)
Next up, the Lobos play the Santa Rosa Lions (Santa Rosa, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, March 9. Escalante will attempt to improve on its 19-9 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 20-8 record after their 67-65 non-league loss to Pecos (Pecos, NM).