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APS Metro Tournament & Updates

Link to bracket: http://www.aps.edu/athletics/documents/baseball-metro-docs/bracket-baseball

First-round matchups on March 14 (higher seed is home team):

Eldorado (1) vs. Highland (16)
Academy (8) vs. Atrisco Heritage (9)
Sandia (5) vs. Valley (12)
Rio Rancho (4) vs. Albuquerque High (13)
Volcano Vista (3) vs. Del Norte (14)
Rio Grande (6) vs. West Mesa (11)
Cleveland (7) vs. Cibola (10)
La Cueva (2) vs. Manzano (15)

John Harbaugh's Open Letter To The Baltimore Ravens

Wrote this to his team after Tray Walker was involved in an accident. It's a good letter to share with your team, your son, your family. I think he hits some very valid points. If we could read this letter every day when we wake up, imagine how our lives would change for the better.

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An Open Letter to Our Team

Men,

Right now, this moment is an incredibly difficult time for our Team and our Family. One of our Brothers, Tray Walker, is fighting for his life. I know we are showering him, and covering he and his family, with Prayer and hope.

That was the kind of phone call you never want get as a coach, as a parent, as a brother, as a friend. This shook me and all of us. Like some of you, I haven’t been able to rest since hearing the news late last night.

As I focused about Tray this morning, some thoughts came to mind that I wanted to share. What would I say to my own son, if I had a son, in a situation like this? You guys are that important to me.

This is what I would be saying to you in the team meeting room if we were together today: There is a lot going on out there and you are going to be involved in tough and difficult situations. You are making and will continue to make important choices pretty much every day. That’s okay. That’s our reality. It can even be very good to be put in different circumstances. To make it right, you are going to have to grow up fast. Probably faster than many of your friends and family.

Please remember to…

Lead in your home. Take care of Your Family and Yourself every single day. Think about who you are and where you are going, and what you stand for. Look after one another. Only then can you be your most effective on the job and in every area of your life.

Please consider your actions and choices. There are always consequences. Choose who you allow to advise you. Consider the quality of the council you take. Put yourself in positions to succeed. Turn away from unnecessary and risky behavior. Take care of your physical well-being. Live a healthy lifestyle. Pursue those things that make you better. Rest well. Eat well. Laugh with those who you love and love you. Fulfill your obligations effectively.

Be your own best friend. Do not be an enemy onto yourself. Turn away from trouble and harm. Walk away from foolish behavior. Ignore silly and unwise advice – You’ll know it when you see it.

Get to know those people in your life who manage to walk free from the weight of self-created obstacles. Get close to those who have gone where you want to go, and have accomplished what you want to accomplish. Grow Spiritually. Think about what and who you want to become.

I am asking you to consider what is at stake in your life. Consider what your thoughts, actions and choices mean to those around you. Live your life fully and with purpose. Have fun and share your happiness. Find Your Faith, and allow God to Grow Your Faith.

Let’s look out for one another. Be a great brother and friend. Inquire. Listen. Ask. Investigate. Reach out. Be There. Take a Step. Go For It.

Remember, We are Brothers in Arms. And, again, take care of each other.

John

NMPreps.com Post Season Awards for 2A Basketball

NMPreps.com 2A Post Season Awards
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we start to release our preseason awards for the 2015-2016 season. Throughout the next month we will be releasing awards, rankings and players to watch the following season.

More: 1A Post Season Awards

2A Player of the Year - Cade Barnard - Melrose HS

Only a sophomore, the Melrose Buffaloes shooting guard Cade Barnard takes home the 2016 NMPreps.com 2A Player of the Year award. Barnard, averaged 17.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season taking the Buffaloes to the 2A state championship.
  • NMPreps.com 2A Senior of the Year - Johnny Worrall, Gateway Christian
  • NMPrpes.com 2A Junior of the Year - Anthony Pino, Magdalena High School
  • NMPreps.com 2A Sophomore of the Year - Jorrell Mirabal, Magdalena High School
  • NMPreps.com 2A Freshman of the Year - Adrian Lackey, Quemado High School

All-NMPreps.com Team
15 of the Top Players from the 2015-2015 season creating one team.

1st Squad
Cade Barnard, Melrose High School - 2018
Casimiro Fresquez, Mora High School - 2016
Wyatt Williams, Melrose High School - 2016
Jojo Hurd, Escalante High School - 2016
Dalton Privett, Dora High School - 2016

2nd Squad
Jorrell Mirabal, Magdalena High School - 2018
Anthony Pino, Magdalena High School - 2017
Santiago Laumbach, Mora High School - 2017
Braden Hemminger, Melrose High School - 2016
Emmerick Martinez, Mora High School - 2016

3rd Squad
Dominic Montano, Escalante High School - 2016
Michael Ou, Menaul High School - 2018
Raymond Drake, Fort Sumner - 2016
Isaac Baldondao, Mesa Vista - 2016
Trevor Armijo, Jemez Valley - 2016

NMPreps.com Post Season Awards for 1A Basketball

NMPreps.com 1A Post Season Awards
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we start to release our preseason awards for the 2015-2016 season.

1A Player of the Year - Holt Shelley - Cliff HS

The senior for the Cliff Cowboys was one of the top prospects in the state of New Mexico and nightly lived up to the title. Shelley led the Cowboys to another state championship in 2016, back-to-back state champions. Shelley, during the state tournament alone had averages of 21.5 points per game, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.5 steals per game. He also had 4.5 blocks per game.

  • NMPreps.com 1A Senior of the Year - Jordan Brady, Hondo Valley
  • NMPrpes.com 1A Junior of the Year - Damien Blahbach, Springer High School
  • NMPreps.com 1A Sophomore of the Year - Carl Gonzales, Maxwell High School
  • NMPreps.com 1A Freshman of the Year - Adrian Lackey, Quemado High School

All-NMPreps.com Team
15 of the Top Players from the 2015-2015 season creating one team.

Holt Shelley, Cliff High School - 2016
Jace Jenkins, Cliff High School - 2016
Jordan Brady, Hondo Valley School - 2016
Antonio Vasquez, Hondo Valley School - 2017
Jacob Quintana, Springer High School - 2017
Damien Blahbach, Springer High School - 2017
Isaiah Garcia, Springer High School - 2017
Augie Ciofalo, Santa Fe Waldorf - 2016
Wade Cauzza, Quemado 2017
AJ Lackey, Quemado 2019
Trenton Lee, Grady - 2016
Ryan Bone, Grady - 2016
Tristan Fletcher, Reserve - 2016
Carl Gonzales, Maxwell - 2018
Andrew Archuleta, Maxwell - 2017
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All Tournament Team - Powered By Tate Branch Auto Group

NMPreps.com's Tate Branch 1st Team All-Tournament

Clay Patterson - Rio Rancho - Patterson was completely dominate throughout the state tournament from hitting a buzzer beater, to scoring at will. A state champion who scored 17 points, 6 assists and 2 boards.

Juan Hurt - Rio Rancho - Hurt was phenomenal during the state tournament run this post season. Hurt knocked down big shot after big shot finishing with 17 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds.

Marcos Flores - Espanola Valley - The guard was the best overall defensive performance in the state title game. Flores was great throughout the tournament though, pouring in 17 points and 3 rebounds.

Holt Shelley - Cliff - The big man was unstoppable this season and finished the year with 19 points and 19 rebounds as state champions.

Cade Banard - Melrose - The sophomore had 20 points and 7 rebounds in the state championship and one of a top player.

Marcus Medina - Hope Christian - The point guard for the Huskies was unstoppable in the state championship putting in 25 points, 2 assists in the final game.

AZ Salazar - Espanola Valley - Another sophomore tops the list as Salazar was great hitting the glass and finishing well in the paint. Around 9 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Jordan Leake - Hope - 12 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists in the title game but Leake was one of the best overall players this season.

Eric Coca - Capital - Guided the Jaguars to the title game and played well throughout the post season. Had 21 points and 10 rebounds in the Final Four against Grants.

DJ Bustos - West Las Vegas - Scored 11 points in the final game but overall he played well this post season.

Chris Johnson - Carlsbad - The big man for the Cavemen was a workhorse and played well doing the little things well and being a rebounding and defensive specialist.

John Paul Garcia - Tucumcari - The Rattlers guard put in 28 points in the final game and was scoring at will the entire tournament. Top notch guard that is likely one of the most clutch shooters.

Brannon Karger - Texico - Scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assist in the state championship. Karger was great all season and topped it off with a state title.

Nathan Phipps - Texico - Helped the Wolverines in the title run, had a huge game in the title game and placed himself among the top forwards in 3A.

Brenden Boatwwright - Carlsbad - Had a pair of double doubles this post season helping the Cavemen reach the state championship.



NMPreps.com's Tate Branch 2nd Team All-Tournament

Cesar Molina - Centennial - The Centennial guard helped the Hawks reach the Final Four behind 29 points in an upset win over 1-seed Roswell.

Joe Elmahly - Rio Rancho - The big man is only a sophomore and had one impressive state tournament.

Bradley Hatten - Grants - The forward for the Pirates played well in the paint putting in around 12 points and 8 rebounds per game during the state tournament helping the Pirates reach the Final Four.

James Archuleta - Espanola Valley - Archuleta went from unknown to known during the State title run for the Sundevils.

Jerome Arroyos - Capital - Another player that played well during the state tournament and contributed to the Jaguars run to the State Championship game.

Marcus Hill - Cleveland - The wing for the Storm played well all season and put in around 13 points per game during the state tournament this season.

Marcus Williams - Cleveland - Another player ranked high in the state had a solid tournament doing what he does best leading the Storm.

Johnny McCants - Onate - The big man had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the Elite Eight and and a 9-block game in the opener.

Jeremy Anaya - Capital - Anaya is a player that has played well this season and finished it off with a good state tournament - had 9 points in a crucial low scoring state championship.

Desmond Carpenter - Cibola - A talented list of players, ranked high, that played well this season and leading the Cougars to the Elite Eight this season. Had 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

Sebastian Gonzales - Robertson - The Cardinals had one of their best seasons and had 23 points in the Quarterinals helping the Cardinals reach the Final Four.

Miguel Sena - West Las Vegas - The point guard was huge in the Dons run to the state title game. Sena did it on both ends of the court.

Malachi Pablo - Bloomfield - The Bobcats had a great season reaching the Elite Eight this season and Pablo continued that success with a great state tournament. Had 20 points in the Elite Eight.

Casimiro Fresquez - Mora - The Mora guard is one of the better shooters in the state and plaed well during the State Tournament leading the Rangers to the title game.

Richie Lucero - Grants - The forward/wing for the Pirates helped them reach the Final Four for a second straight season. and 11 points, 6 rebounds in the Elite Eight.



NMPreps.com's Tate Branch 3rd Team All-Tournament - Compiled by Josh Grine

Braden Fraze - Texico - Helped guide the Wolverines to the 3A State Championship putting in 13 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists in the final game.

Jace Jenkins - Cliff - The Cowboys post player had a huge tournament and state championship game putting 10 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the final game.

Johnny Worrell - Gateway Christian - The small school player and one of the top Elite 8 showings with 31 points, 18 rebounds and 6 blocks.

Dakota Yancey - Rio Grande - Averaged 11.5 points per game, 10 rebounds per game during the state tournament run helping the Ravens reach the Elite Eight.

Daniel Amador - Roswell - The Coyote wing averaged 21 points per game helping the Coyotes reach the Elite Eight this season.

Tyler Ferguson - Tucumcari - The Rattlers guards was vital in the run to the 2016 state championship game. Ferguson had 21 points in the opening game of the State Tournament.

Alex Baez - Centennial - The Hawks wing-forward had a solid showing in the post season helping lead the Hawks to the Final Four. Had 13 points and 7 rebounds in an Elite 8 win over No. 1 Roswell.

Augustine Larranaga - Capital - A big showing during the State tournament for the runner up Jaguars.

Derrick Reyes - Rio Rancho - The forward for the Rams had a huge state championship with 12 points and 4 rebounds.

Dustin Gaddis - Sandia Prep - The big man for the Sundevils had a double-double in the Elite 8 against eventual champion Hope Christian with 21 points and 11 rebounds.

Ralph Cueto - Carlsbad - The point guard for the Cavemn is one of the top point guards at the state tournament, being one of the better floor generals that can pass, knock down jumpers and be a leader.

Jorrell Mirabal - Magdalena - 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the Elite-8. The Steers sophomore guard will be one to watch.

Michael Ou - Menaul - Helped the Panthers reach the Elite Eight, with a double double showing.

Nelson Longmire - Hope - Quietly poured in big games for the Huskies in a 4-peat. Had 17 points in the Elite Eight.

Austin Darnell - Bernalillo - Had 15 points in the Elite Eight, a solid shooter.

Jeremie Kargnbaye - Portales - The big man for the Rams helped them reach the Elite Eight.

Graduating Seniors Going to UNM

Women's team look for men to be on practice squad

If you have any seniors on your team who will be attending UNM next year and are interested in joining our practice squad, please have them contact me by email or phone. We could definitely use a few more guys next season. Thanks so much.


Amy Beggin
Assistant Coach
UNM Women’s Basketball
(505) 925-5772- Office
(651) 494-4994- Cell
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Player Rankings Returning 2017, 2018, and 2019 Prospects

We will be working on our end of the season prospect listings over the next 30-days. Please do no post this information on social media sites, this is for premium subscribers to nmpreps.com only.

What to watch for

Class of 2016 College Commits

Class of 2017 Returning 6A Prospects
Alicia Chavez - Valley
Alicia Miller - Cibola
Alyssa Barnes - Las Cruces
Alyssa Loya - Clovis
Amber Arrieta - West Mesa
Anastasia Medina - Atrisco Heritage
Anna Avery - La Cueva
Arianna Valladares - Las Cruces
Ashaley Zamora - Hobbs
Baliee Bolen - Rio Rancho
Bridgette Hinson - Volcano Vista
Cara Liggins - Sandia
Carly Jaquez - Las Cruces
Carmen Hernandez-Pena - Atrisco
Catera Chavez - Rio Rancho
Corbyn Cunningham - Cibola
Daniela Ortega - Atrisco Heritage
Dejza Duarte - Hobbs
Delaney Markham - La Cueva
Dominique Reano - Eldorado
Erika Provencio - Sandia
Giselle Santos - Atrisco Heritage
Jaci Sievers - Clovis
Jaelyn Foster - Sandia
Jamie Cummings - Las Cruces
Janessa Negron - Cibola
Jayce Gozeman - Mayfield
Jezzamyn Lopez - Mayfield
Karina Lopez - Atrisco Heritage
Katherine Sanchez - La Cueva
Kavionnia Brown - Cibola
Kaylee Nilsson - Eldorado
Kaysha Montoya - Carlsbad
Kelsey Clark - Cibola
Kim Best - Carlsbad
Lauryn Wade - Carlsbad
Liliana Tafoya - Valley
Melissa Mancha - Volcano Vista
Monay Phillips - Clovis
Nakona Drake - Las Cruces
Nikki Aragon - Las Cruces
Noir Hawash - La Cueva
Olivia Barela - Cibola
Payton O’Brain - Hobbs
Riane Quinones - Mayfield
Sequoia Bellanca - Sandia
Shantel Allen - Rio Rancho
Shelby Bloom - Eldorado
Shelby Mayfield - Clovis
Stacy Johnson - Volcano Vista
Sydney Candelaria - Eldorado
Syneca Pyszko - West Mesa
Tamra Morris - Cibola
Tat Gonzales - West Mesa
Teagan Rogers - Carlsbad

Class of 2017 Returning 5A Prospects

Class of 2017 Returning 4A Prospects

Class of 2017 Returning 3A Prospects

Class of 2017 Returning 2A Prospects

Class of 2017 Returning 1A Prospects

Class of 2018 Returning 6A Prospects

Class of 2018 Returning 5A Prospects

Class of 2018 Returning 4A Prospects

Class of 2018 Returning 3A Prospects

Class of 2018 Returning 2A Prospects

Class of 2018 Returning 1A Prospects

Class of 2019 Returning 6A Prospects

Class of 2019 Returning 5A Prospects

Class of 2019 Returning 4A Prospects

Class of 2019 Returning 3A Prospects

Class of 2019 Returning 2A Prospects

Class of 2019 Returning 1A Prospects
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