New Mexico High School Basketball - Belen tipped by Valencia
January 31, 2023: Los Lunas, NM 87031 In Tuesday's league match, the host Valencia Jaguars basketball team scored a tight 54-48 triumph over the Belen Eagles.
In their next game, the Jaguars meet the Grants Pirates (Grants, NM) in a 4A District 5 match, on Friday, February 3. Valencia will attempt to move on its 9-13 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 7-13 record after their 72-71 league loss to Belen (Belen, NM).
With the defeat, Belen moves to 4-17 on the year. The Eagles host St. Pius X (Albuquerque, NM) to meet the Sartans in a 4A District 5 match on Friday, February 3. The Sartans enter the match with a record of 13-7. St. Pius X lost 51-50 in their recent league match against Highland (Albuquerque, NM)