La Cueva Bears (Albuquerque, NM) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars (Albuquerque, NM), 68-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, La Cueva upgrades its record to 3-0 on the year. The Bears host Rio Rancho (Rio Rancho, NM) to face the Rams in a non-league game on Saturday, December 17. The Rams enter the game with a record of 7-1.

With the defeat, Atrisco Heritage Academy moves to 3-4 on the year. The Jaguars host Manzano (Albuquerque, NM) to face the Monarchs in a non-league game on Saturday, December 17. The Monarchs enter the game with a record of 1-3. Manzano lost 46-32 in their recent non-league game against Cibola (Albuquerque, NM)