New Mexico High School Basketball - Belen nips Valencia
February 5, 2022: Los Lunas, NM 87031
Belen Eagles (Belen, NM) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Valencia Jaguars (Los Lunas, NM), 54-52 in a league bout.
With the win, Belen upgrades its record to 14-8 on the season. The Eagles host Highland (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Hornets in a 4A District 5 bout on Monday, February 7. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 16-3. Highland won 61-43 in their recent non-league bout against Valley (Albuquerque, NM)
Next up, the Jaguars play the St. Pius X Sartans (Albuquerque, NM) in a 4A District 5 bout, on Tuesday, February 8. Valencia will attempt to upgrade on its 5-17 season record. The Sartans go into the bout with a 12-6 record after their 52-45 league loss to Grants (Grants, NM).