Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Belen Eagles (Belen, NM) and the host Manzano Monarchs (Albuquerque, NM), saw Belen's basketball squad knock off Manzano by a tally of 44-30.

With the victory, Belen improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Santa Fe Indian (Santa Fe, NM) to play the Braves in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 8. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Santa Fe Indian won 50-12 in their recent non-league challenge against Wingate (Fort Wingate, NM)

Next up, the Monarchs play the Eldorado Golden Eagles (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 1. Manzano will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 57-50 non-league win over Hope Christian (Albuquerque, NM).