Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Belen Eagles (Belen, NM) and the visiting Gallup Bengals (Gallup, NM), saw Belen's basketball squad hold off Gallup by a score of 69-68.

With the victory, Belen improves its record to 6-9 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Miyamura (Gallup, NM) to play the Patriots in a 4A District 6 challenge on Tuesday, January 29. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 8-8. Miyamura lost 34-32 in their recent league challenge against Valencia (Los Lunas, NM)

Next up, the Bengals play the Los Lunas Tigers (Los Lunas, NM) in a 4A District 6 challenge, on Tuesday, January 29. Gallup will attempt to improve on its 10-7 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 12-5 record after their 61-49 league win over Grants (Grants, NM).