Estancia Bears (Estancia, NM) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Menaul Panthers (Albuquerque, NM), 40-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Estancia upgrades its record to 14-12 on the season. The Bears travel to Menaul (Albuquerque, NM) to clash with the Panthers in a 2A District 2 bout on Wednesday, February 22. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 17-8. Menaul lost 40-39 in their recent league bout against Estancia (Estancia, NM)

Next up, the Panthers clash with the Estancia Bears (Estancia, NM) in a 2A District 2 bout, on Wednesday, February 22. Menaul will attempt to upgrade on its 17-8 season record. The Bears go into the bout with a 14-12 record after their 40-39 league win over Menaul (Albuquerque, NM).