New Mexico High School Basketball - Albuquerque Academy nips Highland
January 27, 2024: Albuquerque, NM 87109 Albuquerque Academy Chargers (Albuquerque, NM) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Highland Hornets (Albuquerque, NM), 66-61 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Albuquerque Academy upgrades its record to 14-3 on the campaign. The Chargers travel to Del Norte (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Knights in a 4A District 6 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Knights come into the bout with a record of 5-14. Del Norte won 53-51 in their recent league bout against Bernalillo (Bernalillo, NM)
Next up, the Hornets play the Grants Pirates (Grants, NM) in a 4A District 5 bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 14-5 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 13-7 record after their 76-43 league loss to St. Pius X (Albuquerque, NM).