Belen Eagles (Belen, NM) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Grants Pirates (Grants, NM), 49-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Belen upgrades its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Eagles host Valencia (Los Lunas, NM) to play the Jaguars in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Jaguars come into the bout with a record of 1-9. Valencia lost 65-28 in their recent non-league bout against Highland (Albuquerque, NM)

Next up, the Pirates play the Valencia Jaguars (Los Lunas, NM) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 9. Grants will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record.