The Valencia Jaguars basketball squad (Los Lunas, NM), was nudged 59-57 in Friday's league battle with the host Belen Eagles (Belen, NM)

With the victory, Belen advances its record to 11-14 on the year. The Eagles travel to Grants (Grants, NM) to meet the Pirates in a 4A District 5 battle on Monday, February 24. The Pirates enter the battle with a record of 13-13. Grants won 71-66 in their recent league battle against Belen (Belen, NM)

The Jaguars now own a 9-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Highland for a 4A District 5 battle on Monday, February 24. Valencia will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 58-45 league loss to St. Pius X (Albuquerque, NM). The Hornets record now stands at 13-13.