Cleveland Storm (Rio Rancho, NM) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Hope Christian Huskies (Albuquerque, NM), 65-54 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Cleveland upgrades its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Storm host La Cueva (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Bears come into the bout with a record of 4-1.

Next up, the Huskies play the St. Pius X Sartans (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 5. Hope Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Sartans come into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 60-42 non-league win over Albuquerque Academy (Albuquerque, NM).