Albuquerque Academy Chargers (Albuquerque, NM) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host St. Pius X Sartans (Albuquerque, NM), 72-68 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Albuquerque Academy betters its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Chargers host Belen (Belen, NM) to confront the Eagles in a non-league contest on Thursday, December 18. The Eagles go into the contest with a record of 0-1.

In their next game, the Sartans confront the Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league contest, on Monday, December 8. St. Pius X will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Jaguars enter the match with a 0-2 record after their 81-65 non-league loss to Eldorado (Albuquerque, NM).