Basketball Game Preview: Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars vs. Manzano Monarchs

The Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars will challenge the Manzano Monarchs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

On Thursday, Atrisco Heritage Academy lost to Eldorado at home by a 57-40 margin.

Meanwhile, Manzano suffered their biggest defeat since February 3, 2024 on Thursday. They came up short against West Mesa, falling 65-44.

Atrisco Heritage Academy dropped their record down to 2-14 with the loss, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Manzano, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-7.

Atrisco Heritage Academy took their win against Manzano when the teams last played back in December of 2023 by a conclusive 64-39. Will Atrisco Heritage Academy repeat their success, or does Manzano have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.