Belen Eagles (Belen, NM) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Menaul Panthers (Albuquerque, NM), 69-26 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Belen upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Eagles travel to Gallup (Gallup, NM) to clash with the Bengals in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 18. The Bengals go into the bout with a record of 0-2.

Next up, the Panthers clash with the Cottonwood Classical Prep Coyotes (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 18. Menaul will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Coyotes go into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 51-33 non-league loss to Evangel Christian Academy/Oak Grove Classical Academy (Albuquerque, NM).