Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Highland Hornets (Albuquerque, NM) and the visiting Belen Eagles (Belen, NM), saw Highland's basketball squad hold off Belen by a tally of 39-36.

With the victory, Highland improves its record to 4-13 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Valencia (Los Lunas, NM) to confront the Jaguars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 14. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a record of 0-14. Valencia lost 67-24 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Pius X (Albuquerque, NM)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Grants Pirates (Grants, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Belen will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 7-8 record after their 59-43 non-league win over Highland (Albuquerque, NM).