New Mexico High School Basketball - Sandia thwarted by La Cueva
February 16, 2024: Albuquerque, NM 87122
The Sandia Matadors basketball team (Albuquerque, NM), dropped 59-50 in Friday's league battle with the host La Cueva Bears (Albuquerque, NM)
The Bears now possess a 17-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Farmington for a 5A District 2 battle on Tuesday, February 20. La Cueva will confront a Scorpions team coming off a 49-44 league loss to Eldorado (Albuquerque, NM). The Scorpions record now stands at 19-5.
The Matadors (13-11) will now prepare for their battle against Piedra Vista (Farmington, NM). The Panthers come into the 5A District 2 battle with a 5-19 record. In their last battle, Piedra Vista dropped by West Mesa (Albuquerque, NM), 76-52, in a league battle.