In Friday's league match, the host St. Pius X Sartans basketball team scored a decisive 56-17 triumph over the Grants Pirates.

In their next game, the Sartans meet the Los Alamos Hilltoppers (Los Alamos, NM) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 27. St. Pius X will attempt to move on its 15-3 season record. The Hilltoppers enter the match with a 10-8 record after their 52-35 league win over Moriarty (Moriarty, NM).

With the defeat, Grants moves to 3-16 on the year. The Pirates host Highland (Albuquerque, NM) to meet the Hornets in a 4A District 5 match on Tuesday, January 30. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 8-10. Highland lost 44-36 in their recent league match against Belen (Belen, NM)