New Mexico High School Basketball - Belen nipped by St. Pius X
January 23, 2024: Belen, NM 87002
The St. Pius X Sartans tipped the host Belen Eagles basketball team by a final score of 60-56 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Sartans face the Grants Pirates (Grants, NM) in a 4A District 5 game, on Friday, January 26. St. Pius X will attempt to move on its 9-8 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 13-6 record after their 69-66 league win over Valencia (Los Lunas, NM).
With the defeat, Belen moves to 7-11 on the year. The Eagles travel to Highland (Albuquerque, NM) to face the Hornets in a 4A District 5 game on Friday, January 26. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 13-4. Highland won 85-65 in their recent non-league game against Manzano (Albuquerque, NM)