Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Chaparral Lobos (Chaparral, NM), 78-37 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Rio Rancho upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Rams host Manzano (Albuquerque, NM) to play the Monarchs in a non-league bout on Friday, December 18. The Monarchs come into the bout with a record of 2-3. Manzano lost 55-46 in their recent non-league bout against Volcano Vista (Albuquerque, NM)

Next up, the Lobos play the Hatch Valley Bears (Hatch, NM) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 15. Chaparral will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 68-65 non-league loss to Santa Rosa (Santa Rosa, NM).