The Manzano Monarchs basketball squad (Albuquerque, NM), was outscored 64-54 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host West Mesa Mustangs (Albuquerque, NM)

With the victory, West Mesa advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Mustangs host Highland (Albuquerque, NM) to meet the Hornets in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. The Hornets enter the battle with a record of 7-0. Highland won 71-29 in their recent non-league battle against Bernalillo (Bernalillo, NM)

The Monarchs now own a 1-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Rio Grande for a non-league battle on Friday, January 17. Manzano will meet a Ravens squad coming off a 66-43 non-league loss to Highland (Albuquerque, NM). The Ravens record now stands at 0-4.