New Mexico High School Basketball - St. Pius X holds off Artesia
January 13, 2023: Artesia, NM 88210 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the St. Pius X Sartans (Albuquerque, NM) and the host Artesia Bulldogs (Artesia, NM), saw St. Pius X's basketball squad hold off Artesia by a tally of 57-52.
With the victory, St. Pius X improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Sartans host Belen (Belen, NM) to confront the Eagles in a 4A District 5 challenge on Wednesday, January 18. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 3-14. Belen lost 66-29 in their recent non-league challenge against West Mesa (Albuquerque, NM)
Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Hot Springs Tigers (Truth or Consequences, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 14. Artesia will attempt to improve on its 8-8 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 10-5 record after their 62-45 non-league loss to Hope Christian (Albuquerque, NM).