Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM) and the host Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars (Albuquerque, NM), saw Rio Rancho's basketball squad overcome Atrisco Heritage Academy by a tally of 59-43.

With the victory, Rio Rancho improves its record to 13-1 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Manzano (Albuquerque, NM) to confront the Monarchs in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 23. The Monarchs come into the challenge with a record of 4-7. Manzano lost 40-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Rio Grande (Albuquerque, NM)

Next up, the Jaguars confront the Valley Vikings (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 21. Atrisco Heritage Academy will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 2-9 record after their 53-45 league loss to Albuquerque Academy (Albuquerque, NM).