Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars (Albuquerque, NM), 67-64 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Rio Rancho upgrades its record to 16-4 on the campaign. The Rams host Cibola (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 15. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 14-5. Cibola lost 59-49 in their recent non-league bout against Volcano Vista (Albuquerque, NM)

Next up, the Jaguars play the Cleveland Storm (Rio Rancho, NM) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 15. Atrisco Heritage Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Storm come into the bout with a 11-7 record after their 59-55 non-league loss to Volcano Vista (Albuquerque, NM).