Eldorado Golden Eagles (Albuquerque, NM) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Highland Hornets (Albuquerque, NM), 66-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Eldorado upgrades its record to 7-0 on the season. The Golden Eagles travel to Rio Rancho (Rio Rancho, NM) to play the Rams in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 11-1. Rio Rancho won 64-46 in their recent non-league bout against Hope Christian (Albuquerque, NM)

Next up, the Hornets play the Del Norte Knights (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 1-5 record after their 60-15 non-league loss to La Cueva (Albuquerque, NM).