New Mexico High School Basketball - Penasco held off by Escalante
February 18, 2025: Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
In Tuesday's league test, the Escalante Lobos (Tierra Amarilla, NM) basketball squad got by the visiting Penasco Panthers (Penasco, NM), by a score of 59-57.
Next, the Lobos encounter the Mora Rangers/Rangerettes (Mora, NM) in a 2A District 5 test, on Thursday, February 20. Escalante will attempt to improve on its 12-11 season record. The Rangers/Rangerettes come into the test with a 13-11 record after their 30-23 league loss to McCurdy (Espanola, NM).
The Panthers (11-13) will now prepare for their test against Mesa Vista (Ojo Caliente, NM). The Trojans come into the 2A District 5 test with a 20-4 record. In their last test, Mesa Vista held off Escalante (Tierra Amarilla, NM), 66-30, in a league test.