Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Valley Vikings (Albuquerque, NM) and the visiting Manzano Monarchs (Albuquerque, NM), saw Valley's basketball squad hold off Manzano by a tally of 56-54.

With the victory, Valley improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Vikings host Cleveland (Rio Rancho, NM) to confront the Storm in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 3. The Storm come into the challenge with a record of 10-3. Cleveland won 74-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Del Norte (Albuquerque, NM)

Next up, the Monarchs confront the West Mesa Mustangs (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Manzano will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 59-49 non-league loss to Sandia (Albuquerque, NM).