Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Sandia Matadors (Albuquerque, NM) and the host Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars (Albuquerque, NM), saw Sandia's basketball squad hold off Atrisco Heritage Academy by a tally of 55-51.

With the victory, Sandia improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Matadors travel to Highland (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 7. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 4-0. Highland won 75-65 in their recent non-league challenge against Centennial (Las Cruces, NM)

Next up, the Jaguars play the Eldorado Golden Eagles (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 3. Atrisco Heritage Academy will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 67-62 non-league win over Manzano (Albuquerque, NM).