New Mexico High School Basketball - Highland nips Eldorado
December 21, 2018: Albuquerque, NM 87111 Highland Hornets (Albuquerque, NM) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Eldorado Eagles (Albuquerque, NM), 54-50 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Highland upgrades its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to La Cueva (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 22. The Bears come into the bout with a record of 6-0. La Cueva won 68-52 in their recent non-league bout against Rio Rancho (Rio Rancho, NM)
Next up, the Eagles play the Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 22. Eldorado will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 10-3 record after their 42-32 league loss to Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL).