#1. CARLSBAD CAVEMEN (6-15, 3-3)
Last Season District Finish: 3rd Place
Quick Hit: It's hard to make the argument that Carlsbad is the favorite to win this District after only winning six games a season back. The add to that they graduate six players from that team and one of the better players for the 2014 team. Well, what we like about this team is the trio returning in Caitlin Carrasco (2016), Gabi Wilson (2016) and a stud freshman (sophomore to be) from last season Rebecca Morrison (2018). The next thing is, not much is known about this district, could be a down year or have that surprise team.
The biggest question regarding the Cavemen: Are their returners better than others in this down district?
#2. ALAMOGORDO TIGERS (6-12, 3-3)
Last Season District Finish: 2nd Place
Quick Hit: Again, we try to make the case for a six win team to be in consideration for a District title. Well, last season the Tigers did tie with the Cavemen for the runner-up spot and I can honestly say that maybe the Tigers should be the favorite to open the season. They graduate two players from last years squad and welcome back a well of talent. Also, there might be a new head coach in black and gold its uncertain how a team responds. This could be the clear favorite and out of a one bid league they could get it. The three that return for the Tigers is six-foot Sierra Gentry (2016), Rebecca Sparks (2016), and Krysten Archuleta (2016).
The biggest question regarding the Tigers: Are the going to be the real deal or play below the expectation?
#3. CLOVIS WILDCATS (11-11, 6-0)
Last Season District Finish: 1st Place
Quick Hit: The Wildcats are the reigning champs but graduate nine players from the 11-11 team. It will be difficult to replace that much talent in back to back years. This years Wildcats return outside hitter, a 2018 stud in Makinzie Johnson. She will likely be the name to know and carry the load as a young sophomore. Chesney Carter (2016) will bring the senior leadership for this team and they do welcome back several seniors-to-be, so could be a bit of a unknown start.
The biggest question regarding the Clovis: On the shoulders of a sophomore can the Clovis Wildcats sustain as the team to beat in this District?
#4. HOBBS EAGLES (4-17, 0-6)
Last Season District Finish: 4th Place
Quick Hit: The Eagles will look to shake off a four win season by handing over the reigns to what was already a young team last season. Nine sophomores was the story for the Eagles last season, well those 2017 prospects are coming into the year ready to make a name in the Southeast. As bulletin board material the Eagles have to be thinking a 4th place prediction and preseason ranking (#20) are a slap in the face to a talented team. Essence McGaha (2017) and Hannah Strickland (2017) take over as the go-to players that look to lead the Eagles to a special season .
The biggest question regarding the Hobbs: Is this a 15-win team and the "should-be" opening favorites? Do they have the most talent or are they a year away?
2015 4-6A PRESEASON ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
Caitlin Carrasco (2016), Carlsbad *Player of the Year Candidate
Sierra Gentry (2016), Alamogordo * Player of the Year Candidate
Essence McGaha (2017), Hobbs * Player of the Year Candidate
Makinzie Johnson (2018), Clovis * Player of the Year Candidate
Gabi Wilson (2016), Carlsbad
Rebecca Morrison (2016), Carlsbad
Krysten Archuleta (2016), Alamogordo
Rebecca Sparks (2016), Alamogordo
Chesney Carter (2016), Clovis
Hannah Strickland (2017), Hobbs
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