Mesa Vista Trojans (Ojo Caliente, NM) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Penasco Panthers (Penasco, NM), 49-43 in a league match.

With the victory, Mesa Vista advances its record to 22-3 on the year. The Trojans host Mora (Mora, NM) to face the Rangers/Rangerettes in a 2A District 5 match on Saturday, February 22. The Rangers/Rangerettes enter the match with a record of 12-13. Mora won 37-23 in their recent league match against Escalante (Tierra Amarilla, NM)

The Panthers now own a 10-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Questa for a 2A District 5 match on Saturday, February 22. Penasco will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 48-43 league win over McCurdy (Espanola, NM). The Wildcats record now stands at 19-5.