Mike Powers | News-Bulletin photo
The regular season ended Friday for Valencia and Belen with the Jaguars winning both the boys and girls games. Pictured is Eagle Leigha Wright driving against Valencia’s Izabel Zamora.

District tournament play is underway for high school basketball teams.

In boys District 5-5A, Los Lunas (21-6) broke a three-way tie and earned a state tournament berth by defeating Rio Grande 68-35 in a playoff. The Tigers were scheduled Wednesday to host Capital.

In District 5-4A boys’ hoops, Belen (4-23) fell 59-39 to St. Pius, while Valencia (13-14) pulled away to down Grants 76-63. The Jaguars were set to play Wednesday at St. Pius.

Tuesday in District 5-4A girls’ basketball, Valencia (18-9) defeated Grants 54-34, and Belen (8-18) lost at Highland 65-27. In District 5-5A, Los Lunas (6-21) upset Capital on the road 44-35.

The New Mexico Activities Association will announce selections for the state tournaments on Sunday.

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Mike Powers spent more than 40 years as a television news and sports anchor, mostly in the Albuquerque market. He has won numerous awards including New Mexico Sportscaster of the Year. He covers a wide range of sports, including the Valencia County prep scene.