The Manzano Monarchs basketball squad (Albuquerque, NM), was outscored 65-57 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Cibola Cougars (Albuquerque, NM)

With the victory, Cibola advances its record to 7-2 on the year. The Cougars host Rio Rancho (Rio Rancho, NM) to meet the Rams in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Rams enter the battle with a record of 10-5. Rio Rancho lost 59-50 in their recent non-league battle against Volcano Vista (Albuquerque, NM)

The Monarchs now own a 1-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Sandia for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 28. Manzano will meet a Matadors squad coming off a 74-34 non-league loss to La Cueva (Albuquerque, NM). The Matadors record now stands at 6-2.