In Thursday's non-league test, the Highland Hornets (Albuquerque, NM) basketball squad got by the visiting La Cueva Bears (Albuquerque, NM), by a final score of 59-58.

Next, the Hornets clash with the Cibola Cougars (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league test, on Monday, December 9. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 2-0 season record.

The Bears (0-2) will now prepare for their test against Rio Rancho (Rio Rancho, NM). The Rams come into the non-league test with a 4-0 record. In their last test, Rio Rancho held off Eldorado (Albuquerque, NM), 79-77, in a non-league test.