La Cueva Bears (Albuquerque, NM) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Cibola Cougars (Albuquerque, NM), 42-25 in a non-league bout.

With the win, La Cueva upgrades its record to 6-2 on the season. The Bears host West Mesa (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 18. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 2-3.

Next up, the Cougars play the Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 18. Cibola will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Jaguars go into the bout with a 2-4 record after their 40-31 non-league win over Rio Grande (Albuquerque, NM).