Daily Dimes – Friday, December 20

NMPreps publisher Joshua Grine highlights the top New Mexico high school basketball games to watch tonight. Stay tuned to NMPreps for in-depth coverage of high school hoops across the state.

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Atrisco Heritage (7-2) at Eldorado (3-3), 1 PM​

This is a quality Albuquerque matchup, with both teams averaging around 71 points per game and featuring fast-paced, high-tempo offenses. The game carries significant implications for seeding, as both teams could end up on the cusp of earning a top-eight state tournament seed.

Prediction: Atrisco Heritage 75, Eldorado 68

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Cleveland (6-0) at Organ Mountain (4-2), 1:30 PM​

Cleveland narrowly escaped Las Cruces High last night with a 62-59 win during their two-day trip to southern New Mexico. Now, they face a top-ten-ranked Organ Mountain team eager to bounce back from a two-game losing streak. Expect a tight game that could be decided by late-game offensive execution, as both teams play with similar styles and pacing.

Prediction: Organ Mountain 61, Cleveland 58

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Artesia (4-2) at Valley (4-3), 2 PM​

This is a fantastic Saturday afternoon matchup for high school basketball fans in New Mexico. Artesia, a preseason favorite to win it all, is still proving their championship potential. Meanwhile, Valley has emerged as a team capable of pulling off surprises, with several impressive wins already under their belt.

Prediction: Artesia 68, Valley 62

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Magdalena (8-1) at Texico (7-0), 5:45 PM​

Over in eastern New Mexico, fans of small-school basketball are in for a treat. This showdown features the No. 2-ranked team in 1A, Magdalena, against the No. 3-ranked team in 2A, Texico. Both teams are well-coached and boast highly skilled players. In my opinion, this is the must-watch game of the day.

Prediction: Texico 59, Magdalena 54

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Tohatchi (8-1) vs. Robertson (6-2), 7:30 PM​

In Aztec, the Tohatchi Cougars and Robertson Cardinals face off in the championship game. This matchup offers a glimpse at how Tohatchi stacks up against top-ranked teams in 3A. Both squads have the potential to make deep runs in March, making this an exciting battle.

Prediction: Robertson 64, Tohatchi 58

*****NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES (DEC 16-21)*****

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Monday, December 16
Coronado at Questa - Missing
Eiunice 62, Texas-Lubbock Titans 45 - F
Gateway Christian 44, Cloudcroft 37 - F
JV Team 38, Clovis Christian 18 - F
Kirtland Central 55, Navajo Prep 19 - F
Mountainair at To'hajiilee - Missing

Tuesday, December 17
Albuquerque Academy 63, Menaul 20 - F
Arizona-Window Rock 48, Miyamura 34 - F
Belen 47, Bernalillo 44 - F
Carlsbad 39, Goddard 26 - F
Chaparral 42, Texas-Austin 34 - F
Clovis 70, Artesia 47 - F
Cobre 62, Lordsburg 42 - F
Crownpoint 67, Cuba 42 - F
Des Moines 48, Clayton 25 - F
Dulce 41, Escalante 31 - F
Elida 38, Clovis Christian 21 - F
Floyd 27, Grady 24 - F
Grants 36, St. Michael's 32 - F
Hagerman 36, Dexter 29 - F
Hobbs 66, Alamogordo 13 - F
Hondo Valley 47, Lake Arthur 21 - F
Hot Springs 47, Ruidoso 43 - F
Kirtland Central 53, Farmington 40 - F
Las Cruces 66, Deming 34 - F
Magdalena 53, Oak Grove Classical 4 - F
Missing Score - Lovington at Texas-Kermit
Missing Score - NACA at Mountainair
Missing Score - NMSD at Springer
Missing Score - Santa Fe at Rio Rancho
Missing Score - Silver at Gadsden
Missing Score - Tularosa at Mescalero Apache
Missing Score - Valencia at Espanola Valley
Pine Hill 44, Zuni 36 - F
Santa Fe Indian 72, Captial 30 - F
Texas-Mountain View 47, Santa Teresa 43 - F
Texico 59, Santa Rosa 35 - F
Tucumcari 59, East Mountain 33 - F

Wednesday, December 18
Animas 47, Cobre 32 - F
Farmington 50, Shiprock 29 - F

Thursday, December 19
Albuquerque 55, Eldorado 18 - F
Albuquerque Academy 43, Taos 23 - F
Arizona-Pinon 31 - F
Aztec 71, Northwest 8 - F
Belen 35, Colorado-Ignacio 22 - F
capitan 57, Mountainair 24 - F
Clovis 62, Silver 46 - F
Colorado-Durango 51, Wingate 29 - F
Dexter 41, Reserve 29 - F
Espanola Valley 61, Estancia 39 - F
Eunice 45, Ruidoso 22 - F
Fort Sumner 58, Springer 36 - F
Gallup 85, Capital 32 - F
Hihgland 51, Miyamura 13 - F
Hot Springs 46, Chaparral 35 - F
Hozho Academy 46, Tse'Yi'Gai 17 - F
JV Team 39, Monte Del Sol 10 - F
Kirtland Central 56, Valencia 48 - F
Laguna-Acoma 58, To'hajiilee 51 - F
Lake Arthur 35, Carrizozo 16 - F
Magdalena 39, Newcomb 29 - F
Manzano 63, Valley 31 - F
Melrose 60, Cloudcroft 22 - F
Mesa Vista 47, Colorado-West Grand 24 - F
Missing Score - Bloomfield at Thoreau
Missing Score - Cobre at Deming
Missing Score - Grady at Clayton
Missing Score - Grants vs Montezuma-Cortez (Grants won)
Missing Score - La Cueva at Rio Grande
Missing Score - Lake Arthur at Carrizozo
Missing Score - Maxwell at Mora
Missing Score - Navajo Prep at Arizona-Chine
Missing Score - Pecos at Los Alamos
Missing Score - Santa Rosa at Menaul
Missing Score - Tohatchi at Jemez Valley
Missing Score.- Tularosa at Texico
Moriarty 50, McCurdy 20 - F
Piedra Vista 49, Alamogordo 39 - F
Pine Hill 51, Gila Ridge 32 - F
Pojoaque Valley 59, Crownpoint 37 - F
Quemado 57, Alamo Navajo 37 - F
Questa 36, St. Michael's 29 - F
Rio Rancho 77, Atrisco Heritage 22 - F
Roy/Mosquero 61, Logan 30 - F
Santa Fe 33, Cibola 26 - F
Santa Fe Indian 58, Penasco 26 - F
Tucumcari 47, Jal 32 - F
Volcano Vista 60, Texas-Bushland 52 - F

Friday, December 19
Albuquerque Academy 59, Pecos 37 - F
Arizona-Chinle 60, Pine Hill 30 - F
Arizona-Gila Ridge 36, Rehoboth 33 - F
Aztec 39, Belen 28 - F
Capital 55, Penasco 49 - F
Carlsbad 58, Artesia 49 - F
Clovis 59, Highland 46 - F
Clovis Christian 56, Texas-Amherst 17 - F
Eunice 49, Capitan 28 - F
Fort Sumner 65, Elida 40 - F
Gallup 62, Santa Fe Indian 24 - F
Hagerman 37, Grady 36 - F
Hot Springs 47, Bosque 32 - F
Las Cruces 58, Cleveland 46 - F
Loving 55, Maxwell 47 - F
Manzano 61, Del Norte 40 - F
McCurdy 52, Crownpoint 39 - F
Melrose 53, Dexter 18 - F
Mesa Vista 46, Colorado-De Beque 44 - F
Mescalero Apache 44, Logan 41 - F
Missing Score-Colorado-Durango def. Grants - F
Monte Del Sol 46, JV Team 2 - F
Navajo Prep 43, Arizona-Many Farms 41 - F
Newcomb 40, Tularosa 15 - F
Reserve 45, Cloudcroft 31 - F
Rio Rancho 58, Eldorado 17 - F
Roy/Mosquero 64, Dora 21 - F
Ruidoso 51, Mountainair 37 - F
Sandia 68, Albuquerque 43 - F
Springer 53, Mora 39 - F
St. Michael's 40, Estancia 30 - F
Taos 54, Los Alamos 43 - F
Tatum 51, Gateway Christian 33 - F
Texas-Loretto 44, Santa Teresa 30 - F
Texico 45, Magdalena 27 - F
Volcano Vista 62, Piedra Vista 47 - F
West Mesa 73, Valley 22 - F

WAY-TOO-EARLY PROJECTIONS: 5A BASKETBALL

*****NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES (DEC 16-21)*****

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Monday, December 16
Arizona-Window Rock 57, Miyamura 49 - F
Crownpoint 48, Cuba 37 - F
Eunice 79, Texas-Lubbock Titans 38 - F
Gateway Christian 53, Cloudcroft 40 - F
Hozho Academy 53, Arizona-St. Michael 48 - F
Loving at JV Team - Missing Score
Mountainair 82, To'hajiilee 70 - F
Questa 73, Coronado 69 - F
Robertson 84, Socorro 43 - F
Wagon Mound 82, Corona/Vaughn 54 - F
Wingate 81, Laguna-Acoma 43 - F

Tuesday, December 17
Albuquerque Academy 64, Menaul 28 - F
Artesia 75, Santa Teresa 40 - F
Chaparral 52, Hatch Valley 38 - F
Des Moines 39, Clayton 35 - F
Farmington 75, Bloomfield 34 - F
Grady 46, Floyd 24 - F
Hagerman 74, Dexter 18 - F
Hondo Valley 69, Lake Arthur 27 - F
Hot Springs 58, Lordsburg 45 - F
Hozho Academy 61, Northwest 38 - F
Las Cruces 72, Deming 20 - F
Lovington at Texas-Kermit - F
Magdalena 61, Oak Grove Classical 37 - F
McCurdy 58, Dulce 37 - F
Newcomb 56, Shiprock 51 - F
Roswell 68, Alamogordo 33 - F
Silver 57, Gadsden 40 - F
St. Michael's 81, Capital 54 - F
Taos 69, Bernalillo 52 - F
Texas-Lubbock Christian 56, Portales 48 - F
Texico 69, Santa Rosa 62 - F
Tucumcari 63, East Mountain 52 - F
Tularosa 63, Mescalero Apache 33 - F
Zuni 67, Pine Hill 59 - F

Wednesday, December 18
Cuba 36, Escalante 28 - F
Espanola Valley 63, Bernalillo 52 - F

Thursday, December 19
Alamo Navajo 56, Quemado 51 - F
Albuquerque Academy 49, Belen 35 - F
Arizona-Chinle 43, Navajo Prep 37 - F
Atrisco Heritage 77, La Cueva 68 - F
Capital 57, Moriarty 37 - F
Clayton 64, Grady/House 46 - F
Cobre 67, Deming 45 - F
Colorado-Bayfield 50, Bloomfield 40 - F
Crownpoint 51, Dulce 40 - F
East Mountain 58, McCurdy 52 - F
Eunice 63, Estancia 40 - F
Farmington 65, Kirtland Central 28 - F
Fort Sumner 85, Springer 30 - F
Gallup 69, ATC 41 - F
Grants 50, Rehoboth Christian 47 - F
Hobbs 55, Organ Mountain 53 - F
Hot Springs 58, Zuni 40 - F
Hozho Academy 69, Tse'Yi'Gai 22 - F
Jal 45, Texas-Whitharral 41 - F
JV Team 63, Loving 42 - F
Laguna-Acoma 81, To'hajiilee 44 - F
Logan 53, Roy/Mosquero 50 - F
Magdalena 64, Jemez Valley 22 - F
Maxwell 56, Mora 53 - F
Melrose 46, Piedra Vista 42 - F
Mesa Vista 79, Colorado-West Grand 29 - F
Missing Score - Carrizozo at Lake Arthur
Missing Score - Chaparral at Texas-Riverside
Missing Score - Dora at Capitan
Missing Score - Miyamura at Clovis
Missing Score - Navajo Pine at Wingate
Missing Score - Northwest at Aztec
Mountainair 42, Elida 24 - F
Pine Hill 53, Arizona-Rock Point 44 - F
Pojoaque Valley 71, Penasco 23 - F
Robertson 58, Colorado-Durango 37 - F
Roswell 78, Highland 51 - F
Ruidoso 79, Animas 23 - F
Sandia 77, Los Lunas 57 - F
Santa Fe Indian 59, Portales 38 - F
Santa Rosa 57, Menaul 34 - F
Santa Teresa 50, Texas-Fabens 44 - F
Texico 73, Texas-Whitharral 47 - F
Tohatchi 43, Colorado-Ignacio 37 - F
Tucumcari 67, Newcomb 50 - F
Tularosa 64, Oak Grove 56 - F
Valley 52, Manzano 51 - F
Volcano Vista 74, Santa Fe 40 - F
West Mesa 66, Eldorado 64 - F

Friday, December 19
Albuquerque 76, Cibola 62 - F
Arizona-Chinle 66, Pine Hill 40 - F
Artesia 64, Carlsbad 51 - F
Capital 55, Santa Fe Indian 44 - F
Chaparral 48, Texas-Harmony Science 36 - F
Cleveland 62, Las Cruces 59 - F
Cobre 61, Lordsburg 36- F
Colorado-Durango 49, Bloomfield 43 - F
Dulce 62, Navajo Pine 30 - F
El Paso TX-Austin 63, Santa Teresa 49 - F
Estancia 67, Animas 36 - F
Fort Sumner 70, Mescalero Apache 32 - F
Gadsden 44, Chaparral 40 - F
Hagerman 57, Grady 21 - F
Highland 59, Santa Fe 54 - F
Hobbs 77, Mayfield 48 - F
Hot Springs 47, Thoreau 38 - F
Loving 71, Springer 68 - F
Magdalena 55, Jal 36 - F
Mesa Vista 56, Colorado-De Beque 43 - F
Mesilla Valley 63, Hatch Valley 43 - F
Missing Score - Elida at Capitan
Missing Score-Dexter at Goddard
Miyamura 48, Piedra Vista 45 - F
Penasco 54, ATC 36 - F
Pojoaque Valley 65, Gallup 49 - F
Portales 63, Moriarty 26 - F
Rio Rancho 76, Rio Grande 34 - F
Robertson 72, Colorado-Bayfield 52 - F
Roy/Mosquero 70, Corona/Vaughn 35 - F
Ruidoso 55, Eunice 33 - F
Santa Teresa 79, Texas-Anthony 53 - F
Silver 66, Socorro 49 - F
Texas-Farwell 91, Newcomb 18 - F
Texas-Whitharral 74, Jemez Valley 24 - F
Texico 73, Tucumcari 57 - F
Tohatchi 80, Aztec 59 - F
Volcano Vista 91, Roswell 65 - F
West Mesa 84, Del Norte 62 - F
Wingate 56, Crownpoint 39 - F
Zuni 53, JV Team 39 - F

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Vote: NMPreps New Mexico Defensive Lineman of the Year Finalists

The 2024 New Mexico high school football season showcased some of the most dominant defensive linemen in the state. These athletes were nominated by coaches, NMPreps staff, and premium members for their ability to disrupt offenses, make game-changing plays, and anchor their teams’ defensive units. Cast your vote today to determine the Defensive Lineman of the Year!

• Abel Gonzales, a junior from Centennial High School, was a standout for the Hawks, combining athleticism and intellect on the field. An all-state and all-star player, Gonzales was instrumental in leading Centennial to the Class 6A semifinals.
• Rigoberto Holguin of Portales High School finished the season with 34 tackles, 5 TFL, and 4 quarterback hurries, consistently making his presence felt in the backfield for the Rams.
• Riley Haussler of Cleveland High School had a breakout sophomore season, recording 42 tackles, 8 tackles for loss (TFL), 4 sacks, and 2 quarterback hurries. His disruptive play helped the Storm claim another Class 6A state championship.
• Alvin Gomez, a sophomore from Volcano Vista, delivered a strong campaign with 22 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 sacks, and 3 pass deflections, showcasing his ability to impact both the run and pass game.
• Kevin Cuomo of Eldorado High School was one of the most productive defensive linemen in the state, amassing 105 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 sacks, 28 quarterback hurries, and 1 pass deflection, making him a consistent nightmare for opposing offenses.
• Noah Lynn of Roswell High School recorded 53 tackles, 10 TFL, 3 sacks, and 3 pass breakups. Lynn’s ability to penetrate offensive lines helped the Coyotes claim the 5A state championship.
• Chris Aguilar of Artesia High School, a sophomore, tallied 36 tackles, 3 TFL, and 1 sack. Aguilar was a key contributor to the Bulldogs' defensive success during their Class 5A playoff run.
• Chase Nelson, a sophomore from St. Pius X, turned heads with his 63 tackles, 13 TFL, and 3 sacks. Nelson’s dominance in the trenches helped the Sartans reach the Class 4A state championship game.
• Ryan Timberlake of Texico High School contributed to both sides of the ball for the Wolverines. On defense, Timberlake tallied 32 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks, and 2 quarterback hurries, playing a critical role in Texico’s state championship defense.

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Daily Dimes - Friday, December 20

NMPreps publisher Joshua Grine highlights the top New Mexico high school basketball games to watch tonight. Stay tuned to NMPreps for in-depth coverage of high school hoops across the state.

Santa Fe (5-2) vs. Highland (2-5), 1:15 PM
In Clovis, both teams are aiming to bounce back after tough opening-round losses. Santa Fe (No. 11 in 5A) fell to top-ranked Volcano Vista, 74-40, while Highland (No. 7 in 4A) was defeated by Roswell, 78-51. Both squads need to find offensive consistency, identify a go-to scorer, and cut down on turnovers. This matchup provides an opportunity for each team to reset and build momentum.

Albuquerque (5-1) at Cibola (2-1), 7:00 PM
This under-the-radar matchup is set to be a solid clash on Friday night. Albuquerque (No. 8 in 5A) is off to a strong 5-1 start, continuing the upward trend from last season. Meanwhile, Cibola (5A) appears improved from their struggles last year and is coming off a narrow 73-71 loss to West Mesa. This game serves as a test for both programs and could significantly impact their standings.

West Mesa (5-2) at Del Norte (4-2), 7:00 PM
This intriguing 5A/4A clash features two teams with exciting storylines. West Mesa (5A) boasts a mix of rising young talent, including freshman Daylen Holt, eighth-grader Mikho Huynh, and senior Johnny Young. Del Norte (No. 3 in 4A) counters with Francois Satchivi, who is averaging nearly 13 points per game. Both teams are looking to make a statement in this cross-classification matchup.

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Daily Dimes: Thursday, December 19

NMPreps publisher Joshua Grine highlights the top New Mexico high school basketball games to watch tonight. Stay tuned to NMPreps for in-depth coverage of high school hoops across the state.

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Montaño Construction Holiday Tournament​

Location: Clovis High School

The Montaño Construction Holiday Tournament kicks off with a stacked lineup of games featuring some of New Mexico's top-ranked teams. Right out of the gate, the tournament delivers a must-see matchup between Santa Fe (No. 11 NMPreps 5A) and Volcano Vista (No. 1 NMPreps 5A) at 4:45 PM. Earlier in the day, at 11:30 AM, Roswell (No. 10 NMPreps 5A) takes on Highland (No. 7 NMPreps 4A) in another marquee matchup.

Other games on tap include Melrose (No. 3 NMPreps 1A) facing Piedra Vista (5A) at 8 AM, followed by host Clovis (5A) squaring off against Miyamura (4A). Clovis clearly stacking the top-half of the bracket.

What to Watch:

• Roswell vs. Highland:
  Roswell enters the tournament at 4-1, fresh off a solid showing at the Phil Griego Tournament, where they went 2-1, with their only loss coming against Cleveland. Led by the trio of Josh Martinez, Rylan Sarracino, and Jaylon Cloud (all Class of 2025), the Coyotes are looking to cement their status as a 5A contender. Highland, at 2-4, is still finding its rhythm after a challenging schedule. The Hornets rely on junior Juan Limas (18.2 ppg) and senior Sebastian Hernandez (11.5 ppg) to lead their offense.
• Santa Fe vs. Volcano Vista:
  This rematch of last year’s state quarterfinal is the headline game of the day. Volcano Vista, powered by stars Kenyon Aguino and David Lunn, comes in undefeated, averaging over 75 points per game. Santa Fe, sitting at 5-2, counters with the talented trio of Christian Herrera, Isaiah Martinez, and Joe Gonzales (all Class of 2025). This game is a true test for both teams as they look to make statements early in the season.

Looking Ahead:
Day two of the tournament could bring a rematch for Santa Fe, facing either Roswell or Highland. The Demons fell to Roswell last week and beat Highland, setting up intriguing possibilities.

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Organ Mountain (4-1) at Hobbs (5-1)​

Time: 6 PM
Location: Hobbs High School

A top-10 showdown in Class 5A features Hobbs (No. 3 NMPreps 5A) hosting Organ Mountain (No. 7 NMPreps 5A). Hobbs boasts a senior-heavy roster, with Abraham Pena (16.5 ppg) leading the way, supported by Peyton Hodge (10 ppg), Jairus Turrubiates (9.5 ppg), and sophomore Try Hutchings (7 ppg). Organ Mountain is coming off its first loss of the season, a 64-55 defeat against Atrisco Heritage in the Albuquerque Academy Joe Armijo Tournament. The Knights feature a rising core of seniors in Ethan Coomes, Lennis Washington, and Ray Venegas, all of whom have been consistent double-digit scorers this season.
What to Watch: This game pits Hobbs' deep experience and depth against Organ Mountain's rising stars, making for an exciting clash of styles and rosters.

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Eldorado (3-2) at West Mesa (4-2)​

Time: 7 PM
Location: West Mesa High School

This game has major implications for two Class 5A teams on the bubble of breaking into the NMPreps Top-12 rankings. West Mesa has garnered attention as a dark horse, thanks to a core led by Johnny Young and Estevan Espinosa (both Class of 2025), along with standout underclassmen Mikho Huynh (8th grade) and freshman Daylen Holt. Eldorado counters with senior guard Malachi Green, a 6’1” floor general with a knack for penetrating defenses and creating his own shot.
What to Watch: Both teams have plenty to prove, and this matchup could serve as a turning point for the winner as they seek to solidify their position in the 5A hierarchy.