New Mexico High School Basketball - Penasco ripped by Escalante
January 26, 2017: Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575 In Thursday's league match, the host Escalante Lobos basketball team scored a decisive 58-26 triumph over the Penasco Panthers.
In their next game, the Lobos meet the Mora Rangers/Rangerettes (Mora, NM) in a 2A District 5 match, on Saturday, January 28. Escalante will attempt to move on its 11-8 season record. The Rangers/Rangerettes enter the match with a 12-7 record after their 50-45 non-league win over Tucumcari (Tucumcari, NM).
With the defeat, Penasco moves to 4-13 on the year. The Panthers travel to Mesa Vista (Ojo Caliente, NM) to meet the Trojans in a 2A District 5 match on Saturday, January 28. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 8-11. Mesa Vista lost 67-50 in their recent league match against Questa (Questa, NM)