Belen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 51-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Albuquerque Academy Chargers. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico basketball rankings (they are ranked 76th, while the Chargers are ranked 18th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Albuquerque Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Addie Spratley, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. Lily Skarsgard was another key player, putting up 13 points along with seven boards and five steals.
Belen's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Albuquerque Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 14-4.
Belen will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against St. Pius X at 7:00 p.m. As for Albuquerque Academy, they are taking a road trip to take on Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Albuquerque Academy is facing Valley at the right time seeing as Valley is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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