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Week 14 NMPreps.com's Weekly Awards
Joshua J Grine

Today, we release our NMPreps.com weekly awards highlighting the weeks top performances.

Player of the Week: DJ Bustos, Jr., West Las Vegas HS

Junior guard DJ Bustos, one of the top players in the state, had an impressive week that featured a 51 point performance against crosstown rival Robertson High School. Bustos also had a 29-point performance against district foe Pojoaque Valley.

Coach of the Week: Greg Brown, Volcano Vista HS

The Volcano Vista Hawks are led by head coach Greg Brown who has the Hawks on a two game win streak along with being 4-2 in the last six games.

Team of the Week: Carlsbad Cavemen

For the first time in 38 tries, dating back to 1986, the Carlsbad Cavemen defeated the Hobbs Eagles in Tasker Arena (Hobbs, NM). Also, with the win the Cavemen take a share of the District 1-6A regular season championship.

Week 14 All-NMPreps.com Team

Starting Five

DJ Bustos - West Las Vegas HS - Player of the week. Had 51 points against Robertson along with 29 against Pojoaque Valley.

Richie Lucero - Grants - 27 point performance in a win over St. Pius X as they clinch the District Championship.

Uriah Arellano - Espanola Valley - 15 points in a win over Capital to take a share of the 2-5A championship.

Noah Waide - Goddard - 33 points in a win over Lovington in a district game.

Jacob McNeely - Volcano Vista - 18 points and 5 assists in a win over Highland to secure a bid into the State Tournament.

Second Five

Anthony Chavez - Valley - 22 points in a win over Rio Grande to secure the District i Title.

John Paul Garcia - Tucumcari - 22 points in a win over Santa Rosa to win the regular season district title.

Nathan Bates - Evangel Christian - 21 points and 9 rebounds in a win this week.

Damian Guck - Cobre - 14 points and 14 rebounds along with 2 blocks. Hit the game winning 3-point this week.

Christian Mendez - Vaughn - 42 points in a win over Carrizozo.

Each week we highlight the top players in the state. Make sure to text in your players each evening to Joshua Grine (505) 414-4313.

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Hello All!

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Preseason All-State Teams

Our Preseason All-State Teams are put together based off what we know about the athletes and how they fared during the 2015 season, recruiting, etc. If you feel that a player is missing, please feel free to pos their name and position along with their high school. We'll have a 6A All-State Team, 5A All-State Team, 4A All-State Team, and a combined 3A-1A All-State Team. Keep checking back. I'll get these added by the end of the week. All feedback is welcomed and wanted. You can also email me any time to nmpreps@yahoo.com or text me to 505.577.5953.

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Class 6A Preseason All-State Team
Adam Biederwolf - Sandia - IF - Class of 2016
Alex Ramirez - Alamogordo - UTIL - Class of 2017
Angelo Ortega - Rio Grande - UTIL - Class of 2016
Anthony Robles - La Cueva - P - Class of 2016
Austin Adams - Clovis - UTIL - Class of 2016
Brian Fitzgerald - La Cueva - 1B - Class of 2016
Chris Carr - Rio Rancho - C - Class of 2016
Dante Urrea - Deming - P/IF - Class of 2016
Derrick Trujillo - La Cueva - UTIL - Class of 2016
Devin Beard - Hobbs - IF - Class of 2016
Devin Borin - La Cueva - OF - Class of 2017
Drew Gillepsie - Sandia - SS - Class of 2016
Ethan Alvarado - Mayfield - IF - Class of 2016
Gabe Castillo - Mayfield - C - Class of 2016
Gabe Trujillo - Volcano Vista - C - Class of 2016
Garrett Ham - Eldorado - P - Class of 2016
Hector Casas - Deming - P - Class of 2016
Isaiah Tovar - Hobbs - P - Class of 20a6
Jack Pineda - La Cueva - UTIL - Class of 2018
Jensen Lewis - Cibola - P - Class of 2016
Jeremy Padiall - Hobbs - C - Class of 2016
Jerrod Day - Volcano Vista - UTIL - Class of 2016
Jimmy Gallegos - Sandia - OF - Class of 2016
Jonathan Stroman - La Cueva - P - Class of 2017
Justice Jackson - Ceveland - 1B - Class of 2016
Kameron Miller - Las Cruces - UTIL - Class of 2016
Keaton Greenwalt - Clovis - UTIL - Class of 2016
Kurt Kelly - Clovis - 2B - Class of 2016
Luis D. Quintana - Atrisco - UTIL - Class of 2016
Matt Marquez - Atrisco - UTIL - Class of 2016
Matt Rozzell - Eldorado - OF - Class of 2016
Michael Barboa - Valley - OF - Class of 2016
Mikal Rojas - Cleveland - P - Class of 2016
Nate Arrington - Carlsbad - UTIL - Class of 2018
Nate Garley - Eldorado - P - Class of 2016
Pablo Herrera - Albuquerque - IF - Class of 2016
Riley Patterson - Cleveland - C - Class of 2016
Ross Montoya - Valley - UTIL - Class of 2018
Sam Ellis - Las Cruces - P - Class of 2016
Shane Mora - Deming - UTIL - Class of 2018
Stone Romero - La Cueva - C - Class of 2016
Tanner West - Volcano Vista - P - Class of 2016
Treston Shallenberger - Cleveland - IF - Class of 2018
Trevor Rogers - Carlsbad - P - Class of 2017
Tristen Lively - Las Cruces - P - Class of 2018
Ty Marquez - Hobbs - P - Class of 2016
Willie Baez - Rio Rancho - OF - Class of 2016

Class 5A Preseason All-State Team
Andrew Caliendo - Piedra Vista - C - Class of 2016
Andrew Shanor - Goddard - UTIL - Class of 2016
Cal Villareal - Goddard - P - Class of 2017
Cameron Stevenson - Goddard - UTIL - Class of 2018
Cedric Reynaud - Centennial - C - Class of 2017
Connor Mang - Los Alamos - P - Class of 2016
Dave Hooten - Artesia - P - Class of 2017
Derek Farmer - Goddard - C - Class of 2016
Elias Archuleta - Espanola - P - Class of 2016
Elijah Gamboa - Piedra Vista - IF - Class of 2017
Gaylan Young - Goddard - SS - Class of 2016
Hunter Wood - Valencia - P - Class of 2016
Jacob Osegueda - Espanola - OF - Class of 2016
Jacob Wyly - Academy - UTIL - Class of 2016
Jesse Watson - Centennial - IF - Class of 2016
Jharyss Granger - Artesia - Class of 2017
Jon Saiz - Academy - SS - Class of 2018
Josue Ruiz - Valencia - IF - Class of 2016
JR Pena - Centennial - P - Class of 2017
Lane Saunders - Los Alamos - P - Class of 2016
Logan Klunder - Piedra Vista - UTIL - Class of 2016
Lucas Arellano - Espanola - IF - Class of 2016
Miles Hilton - St. Pius X - P - Class of 2016
Mitch Buffett - St. Pius X - P - Class of 2017
Mitch Naylor - Goddard - IF - Class of 2016
Randall Gurule - Academy - OF - Class of 2016
Sam Moody - Piedra Vista - OF - Class of 2017
Seth Jones - Academy - 1B - Class of 2016
Taylor Null - Artesia - P - Class of 2018
Thomas Braybrooks - Academy - IF/P - Class of 2017
Tristin Bowden - Artesia - P - Class of 2016

Class 4A Preseason All-State Team
Adrian Grajeda - Hatch - Class of 2016
Alex Bates - Ruidoso - Class of 2017
Andru Sanchez - Cobre - Class of 2017
Beau Williams - Sandia Prep - Class of 2016
Brian Gonzales - West LV - Class of 2016
Carrett Cleavall - Sandia Prep - Class of 2016
Corey Roberson - Cobre - Class of 2016
Daniel Stell - Sandia Prep - Class of 2016
Devon Escobedo - Pojoaque - Class of 2017
Emilo Lovato - Portales - Class of 2017
Francisco Arguello - Robertson - Class of 2016
Grant Wagner - Portales - Class of 2016
Harris McConnell - Sandia Prep - Class of 2016
Hector Caraza - Hatch - Class of 2016
James Robert Gonzalez - Robertson - Class of 2016
Javin Herron - Socorro - Class of 2018
Joe Martinez - Sandia Prep - Class of 2017
Joe Martinez - Sandia Prep - Class of 2017
Joe Standley - Hope - Class of 2016
Johnny Jaramillo - Socorro - Class of 2016
Kyler Woodul - Ruidoso - Class of 2017
Mike Snow - Sandia Prep - Class of 2016
Robert Rodriguez - Cobre - Class of 2016
Ryan Villegas - Hope - Class of 2016
Tyler Fickel - Hope - Class of 2017
Vidal Gonzales - Pojoaque - Class of 2016

Class 3A/2A/1A Preseason All-State Team
Adam Lujan - Estancia - Class of 2016
Alejandro Estrada - Lordsburg - Class of 2017
Arturo Olivas - Eunice - Class of 2017
Blane Ferbranche - Eunice - Class of 2016
Braden Hemminger - Melrose - Class of 2017
Braden Osborn - Logan - Class of 2017
Bryce Jenkins - Eunice - UTIL - Class of 216
David Trujillo - Questa - Class of 2018
Dawson Prudencio - Tularosa - Class of 2017
Gordon Goodwin - Santa Fe Prep - Class of 2016
Greg Gonzales - Tularosa - Class of 2016
Isaiah Chavez - Questa - Class of 2017
Jacob Esquibel - Lordsburg - Class of 2017
Jacob Padilla - Tularosa - Class of 2017
Jerry Torres - Magdalena - Class of 2017
Joaquin Lopez - Santa Rosa - Class of 2016
Joel Hernandez - Loving - Class of 2016
Johnny Plowman - Lordsburg - Class of 2017
Jose Martinez - Santa Fe Prep - Class of 2017
Justin Reyes - Gateway - Class of 2019
Kevin Ortega - Questa - Class of 2017
Kyle Brooke - Monte Del Sol - Class of 2016
Kyle Yazzie - Tohatchi - Class of 2017
Lane Lopez - Magdalena - Class of 2018
Michael Lascano - Estancia - Class of 2016
Moises Anaya - Estancia - Class of 2018
Ramon Retana - Lordsburg - Class of 2016
Robert Silva - Tularosa - Class of 2016
Rowdy Allen - Melrose - Class of 2017
Tanner Dickerman - Texico - Class of 2016
Tobias Ortega - Questa - Class of 2018
Toby Carrillo - Tularosa - Class of 2018
Victor Rios - Santa Fe Prep - Class of 2018
Wyatt Williams - Melrose - Class of 2017
Zach Castillo - Mesilla - Class of 2016
Zach Gallegos - Questa - Class of 2017

6A Team to follow!

Who is where? 6A had some questions answered this past week. With only one district still in question: Of course games still have to be played.

District Champs: Valley (Atrisco RU), Mayfield (Las Cruces RU), Eldorardo (Sandia/La Cueva), Cibola (Volcano Vista RU).

Still left: Hobbs (4-1) vs Carlsbad (5-0) Hobbs can force tie breaker

Locks: (11 teams)
Cibola
Volcano Vista
Eldorado
La Cueva
Mayfield
Las Cruces
Carlsbad
Hobbs
Valley
Atrisco Heritage
Rio Rancho

Bubble: (6 teams for 5 spots)
(in the best spots)
Cleveland
Sandia
Clovis
(have to do something to get in)
West Mesa
Alamogordo
Gadsden


Out:
Manzano
Albuquerque High
Rio Grande
Highland
Onate
Deming
Santa Fe

1 Cibola
2. Carlsbad (if they win out)
3. Eldorado
4. Volcano Vista
5. Mayfield
6. Las Cruces
7. La Cueva
8. Hobbs
9. Rio Rancho
10. Valley
11. Sandia
12. Cleveland
13. Atrisco
14. Clovis
15. Alamogordo
16. Gadsden

Rank 'Em: Top Player Performances This Season
Joshua J. Grine

Today, we release our 'Rank 'Em' looking at the Top Player Performance to this point in the season. We looked at Week One through Week Ten of the season, or the mid-point of the season.


Week One - Week Four: Top 20 in the First Four

1. Johnny McCants, Sr, Onate HS
Week Four: McCants had a great showing at the Joe Armijo Tournament and a semi-final win over Carlsbad with 23 points and 13 rebounds along with 8 blocks and 4 steals.

2. Daniel Amador, Sr, Roswell HS
Week Four: Welcome Daniel Amador to the high school radar as he goes for 45-points in a win over Bernalillo.

3. Johnny McCants, Sr, Onate HS
Week Three: McCants continues to dominate on the season with a 20 point night against top ranked Valley.

4. Anthony Chavez, So, Valley HS
Week Three: Chavez, the sophomore sensation, scores 26 points and 7 assists against Cibola.

5. Clay Patterson, Jr, Rio Rancho HS
Week Four: Patterson scored 23 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds against Gallup.

6. Johnny McCants, Sr, Onate HS
Week Two: McCants threw down four dunks on the night on his way to 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks against Los Lunas.

7. Esteban Martinez, Sr, Atrisco Heritage Academy
Week Three: Martinez, scores 25 points against one of the top teams in New Mexico in Hope Christian.

8. Uriah Arellano, Sr, Espanola Valley HS
Week One: Arellano made a name for himself early with a 29-point performance on the road in a win over Gallup.

9. Clay Patterson, Jr, Rio Rancho HS
Week Three: Patterson opens his candidacy on the season with a 25 points, 6 assist night against Highland.

10. Jeremy Anaya, Jr, Capital HS
Week Three: Taking on a top 10 team in 5A -Goddard, Anaya went off for 23 points.

11. Jorell Mirabal, So, Magdalena HS
Week Three: 35 points on the night with a hot 7 3-pointers hit on the night.

12. Desmond Carpenter, Jr, Cibola HS
Week Two: Carpenter, was on our radar but had a great showing to open the season with 24-points against Eldorado.

13. Juan Hurt, G, Rio Rancho HS
Week Three: One of the top players in the state opens up for 27 points in a win over Highland.

14. Jose Rodriguez, Jr, Rio Grande HS
Week Two: Unknown name coming into the season and he puts in 27-points to open the season in a win over Santa Fe.

15. Matt Vail, G, Grants HS
Week Three: Vail had a coming out party in March 2015 but followed it up with a week three game of 17 points and 7 steals against Piedra Vista.

16. John Paul Garcia, Sr, Tucumcari HS
Week Two: JP is regarded as one of the top players in the state of New Mexico and exploded on his opening night with 41-points and 8 assists.

17. Marshall Moore, Sr, Rio Grande HS
Week Four: Moore scores 20 points against Centennial.

18. Nathan Bates, Sr, Evangel Christian HS
Week One: Bates opened the season with a 41 point, 16 rebound and 6 steals night.

19. Carlos Xibille, Sr, New Mexico Military Institute
Week One: Xibilie makes the list after an impressive shooting night hitting 6-three pointers, finishing with 24 points on the night.

20. Michael Castillo, Sr, Hatch Valley HS
Week Two: Castillo made a name for himself hitting 4 3-pointers on his way to a game high 35-points against Animas.

Note: Week Five - Week 10 Coming Soon

Junior Radar: Top Guards, Wings & Forwards
Joshua J Grine

With the final week of the regular season among us, we release our regular season Top Prospects Report for each classification. This will follow a Player Rankings for each classification, graduating class and the Top 100 Players in the state of New Mexico.

More: Class of 2016 Players | Class of 2017 Players | Class of 2018 Players | Class of 2019 Players


Desmond Carpenter of Cibola High School

Top Guards

#1 Clay Patterson - Rio Rancho HS
#2 Desmond Carpenter - Cibola HS
#3 DJ Bustos - West Las Vegas HS
#4 Juan Hurt - Rio Rancho HS
#5 Jose Rodriguez Jr. - Rio Grande HS
#6 Hunter Thomas - Onate HS
#7 Matt Vail - Grants HS
#8 Kayden Walker - Los Lunas HS
#9 Bobby Tapia - Sandia HS
#10 Ismael Holguin - Mayfield HS
#11 David Marquez - Santa Fe HS
#12 Jeremy Anaya - Capital HS
#13 Tristan McCarty - La Cueva HS
#14 LeAnthoney Harrison - Goddard HS
#15 Marcus Medina - Hope Christian HS
#16 Joshua Bailey - Gadsden HS
#17 Hunter Wisenski - Los Lunas HS
#18 Tenessee Owens - Centennial HS

More to Mention: Jacob Esquivel (Lordsburg), Jai Douglas (Albuquerque), Santiago Aguilar (Sandia), Garret Smothermon (Roswell), Tony Zamora (Onate), Ryan Saiz (West Mesa), Raymond Saucedo (Lordsburg), Randall Poor Thunder (Ruidoso), Dominic Roybal (Pojoaque Valley), Oscar Perez (Santa Fe), TJ Madrid (Taos), JR Ramirez (Portales), Ethan Duff (Artesia), Luke Archuleta (St. Mikes), Cole Yearout (Hope Christian), Andru Sanchez (Cobre HS), Ryan Johnson (Hot Springs), Devon Heybourne (Los Lunas), Jason Upshaw (Miyamura), Daquam Walker (Miyamura), Sidiki Mudada (Highland), Isaac Brito (Cibola), Michael Anzures (Grants)

Top Wings

#1. Jeremy Snyder - Rio Rancho HS
#2. Martin Trujillo - Los Lunas HS
#3. Marcus Hill - Cleveland HS
#4. James Garcia - Pojoaque Valley HS
#5 Elijah Herron - La Cueva HS
#6. Kevin Medrano - Gadsden HS
#7. Duece Goodrich - Hobbs HS
#8. Cal Villareal - Goddard HS
#9. Chris Mesquita - Roswell HS
#10. Bishop Woodruff - Alamogordo HS
#11. Marcus Hodge - Hobbs HS
#12. Tevin Flowers - Pojoaque Valley HS
#13. Brennan Myers - St. Pius X
#14. Isaac Villegas - Deming HS

More to Mention: Wyatt Oglesby (Silver)

Top Forwards

#1. Brenden Boatwright - Carlsbad HS
#2. David Cormier - Volcano Vista HS
#3. Jermie Kargnbaye - Portales HS
#4. Chris Johnson - Carlsbad HS
#5. Adam Cook - Cleveland HS
#6. Dakota Yancey - Rio Grande HS
#7. Cael Apodaca - Highland HS
#8. Nick Trujillo - Belen HS
#9. Isaiah Brooks - Capital HS
#10. David Riley - Farmington HS

More to Mention: Marquise Hill (Cleveland), Everett Robinson (Santa Fe), Dakota Carrasco (Rio Rancho), Jack Dugger (Manzano)

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Joshua J Grine, is the NMPreps.com basketball analyst. If you have film or feel we missed a player plase email grinejosh@yahoo.com.

Post here or text 505-414-4313.

FRIDAY
DJ Bustos - West Las Vegas - 29 points vs Pojoaque.
Richie Lucero - Grants - 27 points vs St. Pius X.
Marcus Williams - Cleveland - 20 points vs Rio Rancho.
Clay Patterson - Rio Rancho - 19 points vs Cleveland.
Jacob McNeely - Volcano - 18 points, 5 assists vs Highland.
Marcus Hill - Cleveland 15 points vs Rio Rancho.
Mike Chambers - Grants - 15 points vs St. Pius X.
Devon Escobedo - Pojoaque Valley - 14 points vs West Las Vegas and hit two FT's to win the game.

WEDNESDAY
DJ Bustos - West Las Vegas - Scored 51 points vs Robertson.
Uriah Arellano - Espanola Valley - 15 points vs Capital.
Isaiah Brooks - Capital - 14 points vs Espanola.
Emilio Arellano - SPX - 14 points and 12 rebounds vs Albuquerque Academy.
Eric Coca - Capital - 11 points vs Espanola.
Augie Larranaga - 11 points vs Espanola.
Triston McCarty - La Cueva - 8 assists vs Eldorado.

TUESDAY
Christian Mendez - Vaughn - 42 points vs Carrizozo.
Noah Waide - Goddard - 33 points vs Lovington.
Tyrell Barela - Carrizozo - 27 points vs Vaughn.
David Cormier - Volcano Vista - 26 points vs Santa Fe.
LeAnthoney Harrison - Goddard - 24 points vs Lovington.
Cesar Molina - Centennial - 21 points vs Belen.
Marcus Williams - Cleveland - 21 points, 8 rebounds in win over Cibola.
Desmond Carpenter - Cibola - 19 points vs Cleveland.
Richie Lucero - Grants - 19 points and 8 rebounds vs Moriarty.
Alex Baez - Centennial - 18 points vs Belen
Bryan Valdez - Belen - 17 points vs Centennial.
Daniel Amador - Roswell - 16 points vs Artesia.
Isaac Barela - Cibola - 16 points vs Cleveland.
Adam Cook - Cleveland - 15 points vs Cibola.
Johnny Plowman - Lordsburg - 15 points vs Tularosa.
Jacob Esquivel - Lordsburg - 15 points vs Tularosa.
Damian Guck - Cobre - 14 points, 14 rebounds and 2 blocks. Hit game winning 3 in win over Hot Springs.
Martin Trujillo - Los Lunas - 14 points on Tuesday night.
Zanen Zeller - Los Lunas - 14 points and 7 assists on Tuesday night.
Justin Evans - Belen - 13 points vs Centennial.
Garrett Gallegos - Belen - 10 points vs Centennial.

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FRIDAY TOP PERFORMERS
DJ Bustos - West Las Vegas - 29 points vs Pojoaque.
Richie Lucero - Grants - 27 points vs St. Pius X.
Marcus Williams - Cleveland - 20 points vs Rio Rancho.
Clay Patterson - Rio Rancho - 19 points vs Cleveland.
Daniel Amador had 18 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals in the win against Lovington
Jacob McNeely - Volcano - 18 points, 5 assists vs Highland.
Marcus Hill - Cleveland 15 points vs Rio Rancho.
Mike Chambers - Grants - 15 points vs St. Pius X.
Devon Escobedo - Pojoaque Valley - 14 points vs West Las Vegas and hit two FT's to win the game.
Triston McCarty - La Cueva - 9 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks vs Eldorado.

FRIDAY
Alamogordo 59, Clovis 45
Artesia 44, Goddard 41
Carlsbad 63, Hobbs 47
Centennial 87, Santa Teresa 56
Cibola 53, Santa Fe 39
Cleveland 78, Rio Rancho 61
Desert Academy 62, Santa Fe Prep 48
Dulce 69, ATC 30
Eldorado 51, Manzano 39
Estancia 93, Cuba 76
Farmington 95, Piedra Vista 91 (3OT)
Fort Sumner 62, Dora 54
Gadsden 61, Deming 51
Gallup 74, Miyamura 42
Grants 64, St. Pius X 49
Hagerman 59, Jal 53
Hope Christian 73, Sandia Prep 33
Laguna-Acoma 80, NACA 48
Lordsburg 63, Capitan 23
Melrose 67, Logan 55
Mesilla Valley 47, Tularosa 44
Mora 76, Mesa Vista 39
Moriarty 36, Academy 35
Onate 56, Mayfield 34
Pojoaque Valley 53, West Las Vegas 52
Portales 69, East Mountain 20
Robertson 62, Taos 53
Roswell 83, Lovington 21
Ruidoso 69, NMMI 43
Sandia 55, La Cueva 47
Springer 73, Cimarron 37
Tohajillee 65, Mountainair 64
Volcano Vista 54, Highland 46

Week 14: Weekend Wire
Joshua J Grine

Today, we take a look at our Top-8 games to watch this weekend. We also predict the outcomes for the must see games.

#1. West Las Vegas (19-5) at Pojoaque Valley (19-6), Fri, 7p: The District 2-4A race is one of the most competitive and the regular season champion won't be claimed until this weekend. Right now, West Las Vegas is 4-1, Pojoaque Valley is 3-2, Robertson is 3-2. If Robertson beats Taos and Pojoaque Valley beats West they all three tie for the DC. Pojoaque Valley known for playing solid defense struggled in the second half after a lead in the first match up between the teams.

Prediction: Pojoaque Valley 59, West Las Vegas 57 (OT)

#2. Carlsbad (18-7) at Hobbs (15-7), Fri, 7p: Another games with the District Regular Season Championship on the line in this contest. The Cavemen dropped the first contest at home and a win would help their seed in the state tournament along with being a Co-DC. They will need to play better on the offensive side as a down third quarter hurt them last time. Hobbs has limited opponents offensively during district play at 54 points per game, ten below their average on the season at 64.

Prediction: Carlsbad 58, Hobbs 57

#3. Rio Rancho (15-10) at Cleveland (19-6), Fri, 7p: The Rio Rancho Rams and Cleveland Storm will be in a battle for another classic game. The Storm have some athletes and the Rams will need to limit touches to Marcus Williams. Also, Clay Patterson will need is duo Juan Hurt to have a big game. When the two go off they have success.

Prediction: Cleveland 65, Rio Rancho 63

#4. Highland (8-15) at Volcano Vista (10-13), Fri, 7p: The "Fringe Game" of the night is between the brothers - Greg (Volcano) and Danny (Highland) Brown. Highland wins and they could be in discussion for the state tournament Volcano Vista likely a lock but a loss still hurts.

Prediction: Highland 44, Volcano Vista 40

#5. Tucumcari (16-5) at Santa Rosa (17-8), Sat, 5:30p: The teams have split this season, with the Rattlers taking the first district match-up 81-78. Expect this to be state tournament atmosphere with a packed facility. Next level prospect John Paul Garcia will take on a Lions team that has been developing for a few years now. Joseph Esquibel a junior guard is one to watch.

Prediction: Tucumcari 66, Santa Rosa 59

#6. Goddard (15-9) at Artesia (10-12), Fri, 7p: A seed-to-fringe game as both could be either looking for 10-16 seed. Artesia might be the team that needs this contest more than Goddard as they are on the fringe of missing the state tournament. Goddard as a well balanced big and guard. Artesia strengths rely in Ethan Duff-Just Houghtaling need to play like it's their final game. Goddard can score, Artesia needs to limit their production.

Prediction: Artesia 60, Goddard 59

#7. Kirtland Central (12-13) at Bloomfield (18-6), Sat, 6p: The Broncos are the team that plays well late into the season. Bloomfield is looking for an outright District Regular season championship. The Bobcats and Broncos will be a classic game in the northwest district that could be a game that requires extra minutes. Brian Dowdy of Kirtland Central looking to solidify himself as one of the best players in the classification.

Prediction: Bloomfield 58, Kirtland Central 54

#8. Centennial (19-5) at Sandia (13-9), Sat, 2p: A rare 6A/5A cross-classification game with 5A Centennial traveling north to Albuquerque to play Sandia. The Matadors seem to have the advantage with the inside play of Calen Wroten however a stifling Hawks pressure defense could cause issues to the Matadors guards.

Prediction: Centennial 62, Sandia 53

Grine Picks

Well, I went .500 on the mid-week picks. I guess that's what I get for boasting a prefect weekend picks last week. I guess we all have off nights.

Mid-Week: 4-4
Overall Record: 49-15

Week Fourteen Final Scores (February 15th-20th)
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FRIDAY
Alamogordo 59, Clovis 45
Artesia 44, Goddard 41
Carlsbad 63, Hobbs 47
Centennial 87, Santa Teresa 56
Cibola 53, Santa Fe 39
Cleveland 78, Rio Rancho 61
Desert Academy 62, Santa Fe Prep 48
Dulce 69, ATC 30
Eldorado 51, Manzano 39
Estancia 93, Cuba 76
Fort Sumner 62, Dora 54
Gadsden 61, Deming 51
Gallup 74, Miyamura 42
Grants 64, St. Pius X 49
Hagerman 59, Jal 53
Hope Christian 73, Sandia Prep 33
Laguna-Acoma 80, NACA 48
Lordsburg 63, Capitan 23
Melrose 67, Logan 55
Mesilla Valley 47, Tularosa 44
Mora 76, Mesa Vista 39
Moriarty 36, Academy 35
Onate 56, Mayfield 34
Pojoaque Valley 53, West Las Vegas 52
Portales 69, East Mountain 20
Robertson 62, Taos 53
Roswell 83, Lovington 21
Ruidoso 69, NMMI 43
Sandia 55, La Cueva 47
Springer 73, Cimarron 37
Tohajillee 65, Mountainair 64
Volcano Vista 54, Highland 46

THURSDAY
Albuquerque 55, West Mesa 39
Bloomfield 70, Zuni 37
Cliff 65, Reserve 34
Cloudcroft 44, Mescalero 35
Gateway 55, Tatum 36
Hondo 79, Corona 38
Kirtland Central 61, Shiprock 49
Logan 59, Dora 54
Magdalena 74, Alamo 64
Maxwell 81, Roy 19
McCurdy 60, Questa 48
Navajo Prep 45, Rehoboth 23
Newcomb 50, Crownpoint 37
Pecos 74, Monte 30
Silver 67, Cobre 34
Wingate 72, Thoreau 59
Valley 59, Rio Grande 52
Vaughn 83, Lake Arthur 51

WEDNESDAY
Bernalillo 82, Los Alamos 67
Espanola Valley 51, Capital 50
Highland 53, Manzano 47
La Cueva 74, Eldorado 55
Pecos 81, Santa Fe Prep 39
Pojoaque Valley 59, Taos 52
West Las Vegas 69, Robertson 66


TUESDAY
Centennial 70, Belen 56
Cleveland 66, Cibola 60 OT
Farmington 55, Gallup 51
Goddard 78, Lovington 71
Grants 80, Moriarty 49
Hagerman 69, Tatum 39
Hondo Valley 105, Valley Christian 18
Lordsburg 59, Tularosa 47
Los Lunas 59, Chaparral 21
Maxwell 89, Des Moines 45
Mayfield 63, Deming 52
Miyamura 73, Aztec 52
Navajo Pine 73, Pine Hill 35
Roswell 79, Artesia 44
Sandia Prep 69, Bosque 38
Silver 64, Socorro 57
Tohatchi 60, Rehoboth 40
Vaughn 84, Carrizozo 82
Volcano Vista 59, Santa Fe 38

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State Wrestling Championship Recap

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RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO- A school from Rio Rancho, New Mexico has now won the big school New Mexico State Wrestling Championship for for 9 consecutive years. On Saturday the Cleveland Storm claimed the Class 6A State Championship with a total of 204.5 points, second was Rio Rancho with 178.5 points, and in 3rd place was Manzano with 151.5 points.

In Class 5A the Belen Eagles won their first state wrestling championship since the 2008 season. The Eagles scored 272 points, Piedra Vista took second with 222.5 points, and in third was Capital with 197 points. Piedra Vista had entered the tournament having won 5 consecutive championships.

The Cobre Indians won Class 4A to claim their first wrestling state championship since 2005. The Indians scored 247.5 points, Bloomfield scored 190.0 points, and Silver finished in 3rd with 176.5 points.

Highlights

Deming’s Matthew Hernandez at 120 pounds finished the season 48-4 defeating Manzano’s Isidro Gacia in the finals. Las Cruces’ Dylan Udero at 132 pounds finished his senior season with a record of 39-2 defeating Rio Rancho’s Kyler Gonzales in the finals. Cobre’s Robert Rodriguez at 132 pounds finished 54-1 on the year and defeated Bloomfield’s Corbin Nelson in the championship round. Miyamura’s AJ Starkovich finished his senior season 47-1 with a win over Belen’s Lano Luna in the 152 pound championship.

Volcano Vista’s Richard Govea at 160 pounds upset Eldorado’s Gavin Davy 7-3 in the finals. La Cueva’s Kyle Snelling finished 45-1 on the year at 170 pounds and quickly pined West Mesa’s Robert Cote in the final match up.

Also at 170 pounds was Moriarty’s Allen Michel who finished 35-1 on the year and defeated Gunner Robinson in a very intense final. JD Robinson out of Bloomfield won the 4A 182 pound title beating Silver’s Paul Montoya in the finals. Manzano’s Carver Dumas at 195 pounds finished 44-1 on the year with an impressive victory over Sandia’s Mark Flores.

Rio Grande’s Mark Hussey finished 25-0 on the year and pinned Carlsbad’s Adrian Flaco in the finals. In the 6A 285 pound finals Rio Rancho’s Grant Hermanns who is committed to play football at Purdue defeated West Mesa’s Jon Martinez 2-0 and in 5A Valencia’s Issac Lewis won the 285 pound title defeating Academy’s Andrew Wilson 3-1. Lewis finished 35-1 on the year.

Team Scores
Class 6A

1. Cleveland 204.5

2. Rio Rancho 178.5

3. Manzano 151.5

Class 5A

1. Belen 272 points

2. Piedra Vista 222.5 points

3. Capital 197 points

Class 4A

1. Cobre 247.5

2. Bloomfield 190.0

3. Silver 176.5

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6A 106 Results
1st Place - Joseph Otero of Cleveland
2nd Place - Mark Gonzales of Sandia
3rd Place - Sergio Arellano of Rio Grande
4th Place - Marcus Santillanes of Volcano Vista
5th Place - Cody Wood of Carlsbad
6th Place - Isaiah Martinez of Rio Rancho
1st Place Match
Joseph Otero (Cleveland) 41-1, Fr. over Mark Gonzales (Sandia) 34-5, Jr. (Dec 8-6).
3rd Place Match
Sergio Arellano (Rio Grande) 33-7, Fr. over Marcus Santillanes (Volcano Vista) 36-4, Jr. (SV-1 3-1).
5th Place Match
Cody Wood (Carlsbad) 36-7, So. over Isaiah Martinez (Rio Rancho) 21-16, So. (Dec 5-1).

6A 113 Results
1st Place - Tyler Deen of Rio Rancho
2nd Place - Isaac a Garcia of Manzano
3rd Place - Treavon Nicoley of Cleveland
4th Place - Sammy Martinez of Santa Fe
5th Place - Joshua Vega of Volcano Vista
6th Place - Matthew Connelly of Cibola
1st Place Match
Tyler Deen (Rio Rancho) 31-7, Fr. over Isaac a Garcia (Manzano) 34-5, So. (Dec 5-0).
3rd Place Match
Treavon Nicoley (Cleveland) 41-4, Sr. over Sammy Martinez (Santa Fe) 35-12, Fr. (Dec 6-1).
5th Place Match
Joshua Vega (Volcano Vista) 24-11, Fr. over Matthew Connelly (Cibola) 19-13, Jr. (Dec 4-3).

6A 120 Results
1st Place - Matthew Hernandez of Deming
2nd Place - Isidro Garcia of Manzano
3rd Place - Noah Mirabal of Cleveland
4th Place - Ivan Marquez of Santa Fe
5th Place - Mason Box of Carlsbad
6th Place - Alejandro Gutierrez of Rio Grande
1st Place Match
Matthew Hernandez (Deming) 44-4, Sr. over Isidro Garcia (Manzano) 33-1, So. (Dec 4-3).
3rd Place Match
Noah Mirabal (Cleveland) 32-5, Jr. over Ivan Marquez (Santa Fe) 31-10, Jr. (TB-1 5-4).
5th Place Match
Mason Box (Carlsbad) 26-16, 8th. over Alejandro Gutierrez (Rio Grande) 14-8, Fr. (SV-1 2-0).

6A 126 Results
1st Place - Michael Mascarenas of Cleveland
2nd Place - Isaac j Garcia of Manzano
3rd Place - Orion Gutierrez of Rio Rancho
4th Place - Matthew Petersen of La Cueva
5th Place - Elijah Gabaldon of Atrisco Heritage
6th Place - Paul Garcia of Albuquerque High
1st Place Match
Michael Mascarenas (Cleveland) 36-6, Jr. over Isaac j Garcia (Manzano) 38-2, Jr. (Dec 6-4).
3rd Place Match
Orion Gutierrez (Rio Rancho) 16-10, So. over Matthew Petersen (La Cueva) 31-11, Jr. (Dec 5-2).
5th Place Match
Elijah Gabaldon (Atrisco Heritage) 35-8, Sr. over Paul Garcia (Albuquerque High) 33-12, Jr. (Dec 5-1).

6A 132 Results
1st Place - Dylan Udero of Las Cruces
2nd Place - Kyler Gonzales of Rio Rancho
3rd Place - Cody Baldonado of Cibola
4th Place - Tyler Yamada of Cleveland
5th Place - Ryan Larko of Deming
6th Place - Jonathan Muniz of Eldorado
1st Place Match
Dylan Udero (Las Cruces) 35-2, Sr. over Kyler Gonzales (Rio Rancho) 30-9, So. (TB-1 3-2).
3rd Place Match
Cody Baldonado (Cibola) 30-9, Sr. over Tyler Yamada (Cleveland) 33-15, Sr. (Dec 3-1).
5th Place Match
Ryan Larko (Deming) 36-14, Sr. over Jonathan Muniz (Eldorado) 30-13, Sr. (Fall 1:38).

6A 138 Results
1st Place - Brandon Baeza of Las Cruces
2nd Place - Justin Wood of Carlsbad
3rd Place - Zak Vigil of Rio Rancho
4th Place - Marcos Gonzales of West Mesa
5th Place - Shawn Nieto of Cleveland
6th Place - Joshua Chacon of Volcano Vista
1st Place Match
Brandon Baeza (Las Cruces) 34-1, So. over Justin Wood (Carlsbad) 31-9, 8th. (Dec 3-0).
3rd Place Match
Zak Vigil (Rio Rancho) 32-14, Jr. over Marcos Gonzales (West Mesa) 37-5, Sr. (SV-1 6-4).
5th Place Match
Shawn Nieto (Cleveland) 18-6, Jr. over Joshua Chacon (Volcano Vista) 13-10, Jr. (For.).

6A 145 Results
1st Place - Ryan Rochford of Rio Rancho
2nd Place - Emilio Marquez of Las Cruces
3rd Place - Jesus-david Lopez of Volcano Vista
4th Place - Jack Luttrell of Cleveland
5th Place - Bobby Hernandez of Rio Grande
6th Place - Mario Carrasco of Carlsbad
1st Place Match
Ryan Rochford (Rio Rancho) 29-7, Jr. over Emilio Marquez (Las Cruces) 40-5, So. (Dec 12-5).
3rd Place Match
Jesus-david Lopez (Volcano Vista) 38-3, Sr. over Jack Luttrell (Cleveland) 36-13, So. (Fall 0:51).
5th Place Match
Bobby Hernandez (Rio Grande) 30-10, Sr. over Mario Carrasco (Carlsbad) 13-9, So. (Fall 3:55).

6A 152 Results
1st Place - Clayton Arellano of Rio Grande
2nd Place - Ruben Gonzales of Las Cruces
3rd Place - Jacob Grobecker of Volcano Vista
4th Place - Caleb Beaird of Hobbs
5th Place - Jace Torrez of Manzano
6th Place - Santiago Salazar of Rio Rancho
1st Place Match
Clayton Arellano (Rio Grande) 33-1, Sr. over Ruben Gonzales (Las Cruces) 40-10, So. (Fall 0:57).
3rd Place Match
Jacob Grobecker (Volcano Vista) 36-7, Jr. over Caleb Beaird (Hobbs) 18-4, Jr. (SV-1 4-2).
5th Place Match
Jace Torrez (Manzano) 17-6, Jr. over Santiago Salazar (Rio Rancho) 10-6, Sr. (Dec 2-0).

6A 160 Results
1st Place - Richard Govea of Volcano Vista
2nd Place - Gavin Davy of Eldorado
3rd Place - Damin Valenzuela of Manzano
4th Place - Kallum Cain of Cibola
5th Place - Malacai Salazar of Cleveland
6th Place - Luis Colunga of Valley
1st Place Match
Richard Govea (Volcano Vista) 28-4, Jr. over Gavin Davy (Eldorado) 15-1, Sr. (Dec 7-3).
3rd Place Match
Damin Valenzuela (Manzano) 27-8, Jr. over Kallum Cain (Cibola) 17-7, Jr. (Dec 4-0).
5th Place Match
Malacai Salazar (Cleveland) 34-9, Sr. over Luis Colunga (Valley) 11-7, Sr. (Fall 0:50).

6A 170 Results
1st Place - Kyle Snelling of La Cueva
2nd Place - Robert Cote of West Mesa
3rd Place - Zach Jacquez of Santa Fe
4th Place - Christopher Torres of Atrisco Heritage
5th Place - Joey Castillo of Las Cruces
6th Place - Dominic Gomez of Rio Grande
1st Place Match
Kyle Snelling (La Cueva) 41-1, Sr. over Robert Cote (West Mesa) 20-8, So. (Fall 0:31).
3rd Place Match
Zach Jacquez (Santa Fe) 34-10, Jr. over Christopher Torres (Atrisco Heritage) 29-14, Sr. (MD 15-3).
5th Place Match
Joey Castillo (Las Cruces) 40-9, So. over Dominic Gomez (Rio Grande) 21-14, Sr. (Dec 4-3).

6A 182 Results
1st Place - Isaac Lopez of Rio Grande
2nd Place - Santiago Apodaca of Cleveland
3rd Place - Nash Quinn of Eldorado
4th Place - Gregg Hermanns of Rio Rancho
5th Place - Zayne Alley of Las Cruces
6th Place - Jacob Garduno of West Mesa
1st Place Match
Isaac Lopez (Rio Grande) 36-2, Sr. over Santiago Apodaca (Cleveland) 27-4, Sr. (Inj. 0:02).
3rd Place Match
Nash Quinn (Eldorado) 22-4, Sr. over Gregg Hermanns (Rio Rancho) 13-21, Sr. (Dec 3-0).
5th Place Match
Zayne Alley (Las Cruces) 21-7, So. over Jacob Garduno (West Mesa) 20-7, Jr. (Fall 1:27).

6A 195 Results
1st Place - Carver Dumas of Manzano
2nd Place - Mark Flores of Sandia
3rd Place - Kyle Mallett of Carlsbad
4th Place - Ian Welsh of Eldorado
5th Place - Gerardo Montes of Atrisco Heritage
6th Place - Isaiah Armenta of West Mesa
1st Place Match
Carver Dumas (Manzano) 40-1, Sr. over Mark Flores (Sandia) 19-6, Sr. (Fall 5:46).
3rd Place Match
Kyle Mallett (Carlsbad) 31-11, Sr. over Ian Welsh (Eldorado) 14-9, Sr. (Fall 2:29).
5th Place Match
Gerardo Montes (Atrisco Heritage) 24-13, Sr. over Isaiah Armenta (West Mesa) 9-9, So. (Fall 2:21).

6A 220 Results
1st Place - Mark Hussey of Rio Grande
2nd Place - Adrian Flaco of Carlsbad
3rd Place - Isaac Martinez of Volcano Vista
4th Place - Alvaro Gonzalez of Gadsden
5th Place - Dylan Kuhn of Hobbs
6th Place - Joaquin Towery of Highland
1st Place Match
Mark Hussey (Rio Grande) 21-0, Sr. over Adrian Flaco (Carlsbad) 34-5, Sr. (Fall 1:53).
3rd Place Match
Isaac Martinez (Volcano Vista) 26-4, Jr. over Alvaro Gonzalez (Gadsden) 32-8, Sr. (Fall 0:34).
5th Place Match
Dylan Kuhn (Hobbs) 33-7, Jr. over Joaquin Towery (Highland) 25-4, Sr. (Fall 2:04).

6A 285 Results
1st Place - Grant Hermanns of Rio Rancho
2nd Place - Jon Martinez of West Mesa
3rd Place - Daimon Altamirano of Cleveland
4th Place - Max Sanchez of Manzano
5th Place - Wyatt Alexander of Atrisco Heritage
6th Place - Jeremy Loya of Sandia
1st Place Match
Grant Hermanns (Rio Rancho) 9-2, Sr. over Jon Martinez (West Mesa) 27-6, Sr. (Dec 2-0).
3rd Place Match
Daimon Altamirano (Cleveland) 29-7, Jr. over Max Sanchez (Manzano) 33-10, Sr. (Fall 0:45).
5th Place Match
Wyatt Alexander (Atrisco Heritage) 32-10, Sr. over Jeremy Loya (Sandia) 22-12, Sr. (Dec 3-0).

5A 106 Results
1st Place - Ryan Romero of Capital
2nd Place - Steven Sanchez of St. Pius X
3rd Place - Josiah Griego of Aztec
4th Place - Andrew Aleman of Belen
5th Place - Franky Medina of Los Lunas
6th Place - Diego Sanchez-morales of Piedra Vista
1st Place Match
Ryan Romero (Capital) 25-2, So. over Steven Sanchez (St. Pius X) 31-8, Fr. (Dec 4-3).
3rd Place Match
Josiah Griego (Aztec) 38-13, So. over Andrew Aleman (Belen) 23-17, Fr. (Dec 4-3).
5th Place Match
Franky Medina (Los Lunas) 29-9, 8th. over Diego Sanchez-morales (Piedra Vista) 35-13, Jr. (Dec 6-1).

5A 113 Results
1st Place - Lucas Romero of Capital
2nd Place - Roman Cervantez of Los Lunas
3rd Place - Dominic Medina of Espanola
4th Place - Tim Bunker of Belen
5th Place - Jondiego Archuleta of Valencia
6th Place - Odysseus Valdez of St. Pius X
1st Place Match
Lucas Romero (Capital) 35-2, Sr. over Roman Cervantez (Los Lunas) 32-5, Sr. (Fall 5:37).
3rd Place Match
Dominic Medina (Espanola) 34-11, Jr. over Tim Bunker (Belen) 28-15, So. (Dec 9-5).
5th Place Match
Jondiego Archuleta (Valencia) 27-18, Jr. over Odysseus Valdez (St. Pius X) 19-14, Jr. (Dec 8-5).

5A 120 Results
1st Place - Dylan Greenhaus of Piedra Vista
2nd Place - Clay Crosby of Academy
3rd Place - Cody Candelaria of Aztec
4th Place - James Ortega of Del Norte
5th Place - Luis Mata of Goddard
6th Place - Joshua Soveranez of Capital
1st Place Match
Dylan Greenhaus (Piedra Vista) 41-5, Sr. over Clay Crosby (Academy) 34-4, Jr. (Fall 0:59).
3rd Place Match
Cody Candelaria (Aztec) 35-10, Fr. over James Ortega (Del Norte) 20-6, So. (MD 19-5).
5th Place Match
Luis Mata (Goddard) 24-11, So. over Joshua Soveranez (Capital) 24-16, Sr. (Fall 2:35).

5A 126 Results
1st Place - Jose Tapia of Capital
2nd Place - Ben Boren of Centennial
3rd Place - Daniel Abeyta of Belen
4th Place - Antonio Alvardo of Los Lunas
5th Place - Marcos Candelaria of Piedra Vista
6th Place - Miko Romero of Del Norte
1st Place Match
Jose Tapia (Capital) 33-0, Jr. over Ben Boren (Centennial) 46-5, Sr. (Fall 1:38).
3rd Place Match
Daniel Abeyta (Belen) 21-10, So. over Antonio Alvardo (Los Lunas) 31-14, Sr. (Fall 1:30).
5th Place Match
Marcos Candelaria (Piedra Vista) 28-8, So. over Miko Romero (Del Norte) 24-12, Sr. (Inj. 0:00).

5A 132 Results
1st Place - Javier Tapia of Capital
2nd Place - Taylor Atencio of Piedra Vista
3rd Place - Danny Evans of Belen
4th Place - Samuel Gurule of Los Lunas
5th Place - Brandon Trennepohl of Aztec
6th Place - Justin Perez of Santa Teresa
1st Place Match
Javier Tapia (Capital) 22-3, Fr. over Taylor Atencio (Piedra Vista) 34-10, Sr. (Dec 6-4).
3rd Place Match
Danny Evans (Belen) 45-7, So. over Samuel Gurule (Los Lunas) 15-8, Jr. (Dec 4-2).
5th Place Match
Brandon Trennepohl (Aztec) 29-19, Jr. over Justin Perez (Santa Teresa) 16-7, Jr. (Dec 9-5).

5A 138 Results
1st Place - Wes Rayburn of Piedra Vista
2nd Place - Chris Robinson of Belen
3rd Place - Cruz Chavez of Centennial
4th Place - Alex Wisdom of Capital
5th Place - Ed Woodbury of Grants
6th Place - Traedan Allison of Farmington
1st Place Match
Wes Rayburn (Piedra Vista) 42-2, So. over Chris Robinson (Belen) 27-5, Jr. (Dec 9-6).
3rd Place Match
Cruz Chavez (Centennial) 22-6, Jr. over Alex Wisdom (Capital) 25-13, Jr. (Dec 2-1).
5th Place Match
Ed Woodbury (Grants) 24-9, Jr. over Traedan Allison (Farmington) 33-16, So. (Dec 6-0).

5A 145 Results
1st Place - Nick Rino of Piedra Vista
2nd Place - Austin Littlefield of Aztec
3rd Place - Jeramie Flores of Belen
4th Place - Estevan Chavez of Los Lunas
5th Place - Jonathan Anaya of Capital
6th Place - Damien Sundby of Los Alamos
1st Place Match
Nick Rino (Piedra Vista) 24-3, So. over Austin Littlefield (Aztec) 43-7, So. (Dec 10-3).
3rd Place Match
Jeramie Flores (Belen) 32-6, Jr. over Estevan Chavez (Los Lunas) 31-12, Jr. (Dec 8-1).
5th Place Match
Jonathan Anaya (Capital) 16-10, Sr. over Damien Sundby (Los Alamos) 27-21, Sr. (Dec 8-6).

5A 152 Results
1st Place - Alias Starkovich of Miyamura
2nd Place - Lano Luna of Belen
3rd Place - Hosman Caraveo of Piedra Vista
4th Place - Aaron Newlon of Farmington
5th Place - Julian Barros of Del Norte
6th Place - Joseph Martinez of Goddard
1st Place Match
Alias Starkovich (Miyamura) 43-1, Sr. over Lano Luna (Belen) 36-16, So. (Dec 7-0).
3rd Place Match
Hosman Caraveo (Piedra Vista) 32-10, Jr. over Aaron Newlon (Farmington) 32-16, Jr. (Fall 1:36).
5th Place Match
Julian Barros (Del Norte) 27-9, Jr. over Joseph Martinez (Goddard) 18-9, Sr. (Fall 2:58).

5A 160 Results
1st Place - Albert Sanchez of Valencia
2nd Place - Rowdy Robinson of Belen
3rd Place - Thielan (t.j.) Kim of Academy
4th Place - Sergio Quintana of Piedra Vista
5th Place - Josh Snow of Aztec
6th Place - Jacob Jiron of Capital
1st Place Match
Albert Sanchez (Valencia) 36-2, Sr. over Rowdy Robinson (Belen) 35-9, So. (Dec 5-3).
3rd Place Match
Thielan (t.j.) Kim (Academy) 35-7, Jr. over Sergio Quintana (Piedra Vista) 28-15, Jr. (Dec 3-1).
5th Place Match
Josh Snow (Aztec) 34-14, Sr. over Jacob Jiron (Capital) 19-8, Fr. (Dec 10-5).

5A 170 Results
1st Place - Allen Michel of Moriarty
2nd Place - Gunner Robinson of Belen
3rd Place - Gabriel Najar of Roswell
4th Place - Lucas Garcia of Los Lunas
5th Place - Andres Fisher of Chaparral
6th Place - Mitchell Nunez of Academy
1st Place Match
Allen Michel (Moriarty) 31-1, Sr. over Gunner Robinson (Belen) 38-4, Sr. (MD 11-1).
3rd Place Match
Gabriel Najar (Roswell) 19-8, . over Lucas Garcia (Los Lunas) 32-14, Sr. (TB-1 10-7).
5th Place Match
Andres Fisher (Chaparral) 23-10, So. over Mitchell Nunez (Academy) 24-7, Jr. (Inj. 0:00).

5A 182 Results
1st Place - Nathaniel Martinez of Belen
2nd Place - Lane Saunders of Los Alamos
3rd Place - Tony Salvarrey of Goddard
4th Place - Gerald Sanchez of Los Lunas
5th Place - Dj Williams of Capital
6th Place - Melvin Benally of Aztec
1st Place Match
Nathaniel Martinez (Belen) 46-2, Sr. over Lane Saunders (Los Alamos) 41-2, Sr. (Dec 3-2).
3rd Place Match
Tony Salvarrey (Goddard) 16-6, Sr. over Gerald Sanchez (Los Lunas) 27-10, Jr. (SV-1 6-4).
5th Place Match
Dj Williams (Capital) 23-12, Sr. over Melvin Benally (Aztec) 27-12, Sr. (For.).

5A 195 Results
1st Place - Alberto Marquez of Piedra Vista
2nd Place - Manuel Carrillo of Capital
3rd Place - Jesus Ortega of Belen
4th Place - Ricardo Martinez of Santa Teresa
5th Place - Dylan Sutherland of Aztec
6th Place - Sam Harvey of Los Alamos
1st Place Match
Alberto Marquez (Piedra Vista) 32-9, Sr. over Manuel Carrillo (Capital) 16-10, Fr. (Fall 2:47).
3rd Place Match
Jesus Ortega (Belen) 29-18, Sr. over Ricardo Martinez (Santa Teresa) 29-9, Sr. (TB-1 5-2).
5th Place Match
Dylan Sutherland (Aztec) 31-14, Sr. over Sam Harvey (Los Alamos) 19-9, Jr. (Fall 2:28).

5A 220 Results
1st Place - Estevan Chavez of Belen
2nd Place - Santiago Gallegos of Los Lunas
3rd Place - Kameron Schrock of Farmington
4th Place - Christian Sanchez of Roswell
5th Place - Adrian Tarwater of Piedra Vista
6th Place - Milo Light of Los Alamos
1st Place Match
Estevan Chavez (Belen) 39-5, Jr. over Santiago Gallegos (Los Lunas) 21-12, So. (Fall 0:50).
3rd Place Match
Kameron Schrock (Farmington) 35-7, Sr. over Christian Sanchez (Roswell) 26-7, . (Fall 5:00).
5th Place Match
Adrian Tarwater (Piedra Vista) 28-11, Jr. over Milo Light (Los Alamos) 25-18, Fr. (Fall 3:26).

5A 285 Results
1st Place - Isacc Lewis of Valencia
2nd Place - Andrew Wilson of Academy
3rd Place - Mathew Burgueno of Belen
4th Place - Tyler Robeson of Aztec
5th Place - Keegan Schneider of Moriarty
6th Place - Jared Terry of Piedra Vista
1st Place Match
Isacc Lewis (Valencia) 31-1, Sr. over Andrew Wilson (Academy) 41-3, Sr. (Dec 3-1).
3rd Place Match
Mathew Burgueno (Belen) 35-8, Sr. over Tyler Robeson (Aztec) 23-6, Jr. (Dec 2-1).
5th Place Match
Keegan Schneider (Moriarty) 26-12, Sr. over Jared Terry (Piedra Vista) 16-14, Jr. (Fall 0:32).

4A 106 Results
1st Place - Zeke Soliz of Cobre
2nd Place - Ricky Villalobos of Silver
3rd Place - Luke West of Kirtland Central
4th Place - Christopher Valencia of Taos
1st Place Match
Zeke Soliz (Cobre) 26-9, Fr. over Ricky Villalobos (Silver) 17-10, Jr. (Dec 5-2).
3rd Place Match
Luke West (Kirtland Central) 36-12, Jr. over Christopher Valencia (Taos) 16-16, Fr. (Dec 6-4).

4A 113 Results
1st Place - Zeke Marquez of Silver
2nd Place - Jose Delgado of Cobre
3rd Place - Christian Robison of Bloomfield
4th Place - Tyler Valencia of Taos
1st Place Match
Zeke Marquez (Silver) 27-4, Fr. over Jose Delgado (Cobre) 37-15, Sr. (Dec 5-2).
3rd Place Match
Christian Robison (Bloomfield) 38-10, Fr. over Tyler Valencia (Taos) 22-12, Fr. (Dec 6-0).

4A 120 Results
1st Place - Jonathan Trujillo of Robertson
2nd Place - Eric Morales of Cobre
3rd Place - Diego Valerio of Taos
4th Place - Ramon Rodriguez of Silver
1st Place Match
Jonathan Trujillo (Robertson) 28-4, So. over Eric Morales (Cobre) 41-7, Sr. (Dec 7-1).
3rd Place Match
Diego Valerio (Taos) 23-18, So. over Ramon Rodriguez (Silver) 11-9, So. (Dec 5-3).

4A 126 Results
1st Place - Bradlee Jordan of Robertson
2nd Place - Levi Whitley of Bloomfield
3rd Place - Isiah Sifuentes of Cobre
4th Place - Brad Benally of Kirtland Central
1st Place Match
Bradlee Jordan (Robertson) 28-4, Sr. over Levi Whitley (Bloomfield) 38-7, Jr. (Dec 3-1).
3rd Place Match
Isiah Sifuentes (Cobre) 20-4, So. over Brad Benally (Kirtland Central) 31-21, Sr. (Dec 6-0).

4A 132 Results
1st Place - Robert Rodriguez of Cobre
2nd Place - Corbin Nelson of Bloomfield
3rd Place - Tristan Trujillo of Robertson
4th Place - Lonnie Sandoval of Silver
1st Place Match
Robert Rodriguez (Cobre) 50-1, Sr. over Corbin Nelson (Bloomfield) 32-10, Sr. (Fall 3:34).
3rd Place Match
Tristan Trujillo (Robertson) 27-8, So. over Lonnie Sandoval (Silver) 15-17, Fr. (Fall 1:00).

4A 138 Results
1st Place - Aidan Cockrell of Kirtland Central
2nd Place - Ivan Rodriguez of Cobre
3rd Place - Diego O`neill of Bloomfield
4th Place - Michael Quintana of Pecos
1st Place Match
Aidan Cockrell (Kirtland Central) 32-7, Sr. over Ivan Rodriguez (Cobre) 26-7, Sr. (Dec 9-3).
3rd Place Match
Diego O`neill (Bloomfield) 22-9, So. over Michael Quintana (Pecos) 25-5, Sr. (Fall 3:23).

4A 145 Results
1st Place - Randy Maynes of Cobre
2nd Place - Josephpaul Griego of Robertson
3rd Place - Keishaun Aspaas of Kirtland Central
4th Place - Jayden Wietholter of Silver
1st Place Match
Randy Maynes (Cobre) 35-9, Jr. over Josephpaul Griego (Robertson) 30-5, Jr. (Dec 6-5).
3rd Place Match
Keishaun Aspaas (Kirtland Central) 28-6, Sr. over Jayden Wietholter (Silver) 18-14, So. (Fall 4:57).

4A 152 Results
1st Place - Avery Scott of Bloomfield
2nd Place - Brandon Vigil of Taos
3rd Place - Vinny Vega of Silver
4th Place - Jr Gonzalez of Robertson
1st Place Match
Avery Scott (Bloomfield) 39-7, Jr. over Brandon Vigil (Taos) 33-9, Sr. (Fall 2:44).
3rd Place Match
Vinny Vega (Silver) 34-8, So. over Jr Gonzalez (Robertson) 16-11, Sr. (Fall 1:41).

4A 160 Results
1st Place - Ethan Lucero of Silver
2nd Place - Jaziel Galindo of Taos
3rd Place - Alejandro Gomez of Cobre
4th Place - Kyle Jim of Kirtland Central
1st Place Match
Ethan Lucero (Silver) 34-2, Sr. over Jaziel Galindo (Taos) 22-10, Sr. (Fall 0:31).
3rd Place Match
Alejandro Gomez (Cobre) 33-17, Sr. over Kyle Jim (Kirtland Central) 38-12, Sr. (Fall 3:40).

4A 170 Results
1st Place - Dylan Rottman of Cobre
2nd Place - Cody Manuelito of Kirtland Central
3rd Place - Devin Haas of Robertson
4th Place - Estevan Valerio of Taos
1st Place Match
Dylan Rottman (Cobre) 32-5, Sr. over Cody Manuelito (Kirtland Central) 43-5, So. (Dec 10-5).
3rd Place Match
Devin Haas (Robertson) 24-9, Jr. over Estevan Valerio (Taos) 22-17, Fr. (Fall 1:45).

4A 182 Results
1st Place - J.d. Robinson of Bloomfield
2nd Place - Paul Montoya of Silver
3rd Place - Julian Brittain of St. Michael`s
4th Place - Martin Rodriguez of Tierra Encantada
1st Place Match
J.d. Robinson (Bloomfield) 39-6, Sr. over Paul Montoya (Silver) 27-9, Sr. (Fall 1:42).
3rd Place Match
Julian Brittain (St. Michael`s) 30-9, Jr. over Martin Rodriguez (Tierra Encantada) 19-11, So. (Dec 7-2).

4A 195 Results
1st Place - Xavier Vigil of St. Michael`s
2nd Place - Logan Charley of Shiprock
3rd Place - Darian Duran of Robertson
4th Place - Damion Rivera of Cobre
1st Place Match
Xavier Vigil (St. Michael`s) 31-0, Jr. over Logan Charley (Shiprock) 33-5, Jr. (Fall 1:08).
3rd Place Match
Darian Duran (Robertson) 27-9, So. over Damion Rivera (Cobre) 3-4, Sr. (Fall 1:46).

4A 220 Results
1st Place - Ryan Morales of Silver
2nd Place - Berry Tom of Kirtland Central
3rd Place - David Deherrera of Bloomfield
4th Place - Trinidad Ortiz of Cobre
1st Place Match
Ryan Morales (Silver) 33-3, Sr. over Berry Tom (Kirtland Central) 45-3, Sr. (Dec 3-1).
3rd Place Match
David Deherrera (Bloomfield) 21-7, Sr. over Trinidad Ortiz (Cobre) 24-11, Sr. (Fall 3:46).

4A 285 Results
1st Place - Samuel Holguin of Cobre
2nd Place - Michael Deherrera of Bloomfield
3rd Place - Shaun Lave of St. Michael`s
4th Place - Babatunde Okundaye of Robertson
1st Place Match
Samuel Holguin (Cobre) 23-1, Sr. over Michael Deherrera (Bloomfield) 14-3, So. (Fall 5:35).
3rd Place Match
Shaun Lave (St. Michael`s) 25-14, Jr. over Babatunde Okundaye (Robertson) 16-10, So. (Fall 0:56).

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For the first time in school history the rattler and lady rattler basketball teams are district champs in the same season. Congratulations to the players and coaches.

Week 14 Final Four and Title Picks

Today, we update our picks for the state tournament and fill out our early bracket according to our update bracketology. We have some major upsets and are setting you up for a state tournament that could have plenty of them.

FINAL FOUR

6A
1. Onate, 10. Rio Rancho, 6. Hobbs, 4 Cibola

5A
1. Roswell, 2. Grants, 3. Capital, 4. Centennial

4A
1. Hope, 2. Robertson, 3. West Las Vegas, 5. Silver

CHAMPIONSHIP

6A: 4. Cibola over 10. Rio Rancho

5A: 2. Grants over 1. Roswell

4A: 1. Hope over 2. Robertson.

What Favorite Don't You See Winning The Title?

Bracketology: Fringe, Confusing Resumes & Picks
Joshua J Grine

Today, we take a look around the state and continue looking at the brackets and different views.

The members of the NMAA selection committee don't have an easy job this season. They will be wrong along with being right. Let's hope they are more right than wrong. I argued about district strength (I hope they discuss this), will they defend their brackets? When you see the NCAA they let us know why they picked a certain way. Would be cool if they do but if not we try to shed some light.

6A Fringe - 3 Spots, 5 Teams

14. La Cueva (10-13, 5-2): The Bears have the advantage as a District Runner-Up. In most cases I am arguing that yes both the DC and Runner-Up should get the nod. However, this might be the year that you could argue they shouldn't. I won't and here is why of these 'Fringe Teams'' they deserve to be IN. They have the win over Valley, yes I would argue the time of a win, but I won't. They also have wins over Volcano Vista (IN), Mayfield and Highland. If they beat Sandia tonight they might argue for a better seed outside 13-16.

15. Santa Fe (9-15, 2-5): The Demons play in the toughest district in the state, they have better wins and bubble win over Las Cruces. I think they have done enough to deserve a slot at this point in the season. Like mentioned I think their 'rank' based on numbers would be higher if they got to play in District 3-6A or 2-6A.

16. Las Cruces (14-12, 4-4): One of the better records in the bunch. They also have some solid wins but also some questionable losses in regards to this bunch listed. The reason that I have them as the 16th team IN is Santa Fe's resume a bit better. Las Cruces in over Highland because of the district argument. Might be a situation when you use the District Tournament as an argument.

Highland (8-15, 3-5): Might be in a situation when you need to win the district tournament. Or a win against Volcano Vista tonight would give you argument to the likes of Santa Fe, maybe pushing Las Cruces OUT. The Rio Grande win helps and might be the sleeper on a two game win streak.

Mayfield (14-12, 3-4): Beat Onate and we will talk. I have given praise all season long. Like the direction but more of a beat Onate tonight.

5A - The Fight For Number 3. The Co-DC's and Farmington

3. Espanola Valley (18-7, 5-2): If they win tonight they are Co-DC with Capital. Have a DC win over Sandia from 6A and another against Roberston. Capital only has Los Lunas. They will also have Silver win as a DC in their conversation. They must beat Bernalillo tonight and why not place them here.

4. Farmington (21-4, 7-0): Might be a surprise to most and not a favorite pick at 3 but they are an outright champion. Their district strength is weaker but Gallup as your DRU is not bad league.

5. Centennial (19-5, 7-1): Another Co-DC that could say we are the 3 and they would be right. They actually might have the better resume of the bunch because of the Roswell win. Say what you want that win if the best win of the teams list here. Co-DC is the only argument, not a good one but for feature sake, is why they are behind Farmington.

6. Capital (22-4, 6-2): Not outright DC right now, Bernalillo loss hurts but still likely 3 over 4. Somewhat similar with Farmington minus the win over Los Lunas.

7. Los Lunas (16-9, 7-1): Centennial the Co-DC is above the Co-DC from 2-6A so gave the strength to them. Most will likely throw criteria at me (do it) but I say they deserve it a bit more at 7.

4A - The Side Without Hope Christian and Confusing Resumes

2. West Las Vegas (19-5, 4-1), 3. Pojoaque Valley (19-6, 3-2), 4. Robertson (21-4, 3-2): This District should be rewarded with the 2-4 slot. Argue what you want I don't see how they are not here.

5. Portales (15-9, 5-0): Might be able to argue into the 2-4 slot but no higher than 4 so no true difference at 5. The case into 3rd would be. DC wins over Tucumcari, Silver and being a DC themselves. The bad thing about the end is they play in the worst District.

6. Silver (17-7, 8-0): Good team, maybe a tad over hyped by me this preseason but don't be surprised if I take them as a final four team still. I like the team as a sleeper.

6. Bloomfield (18-6, 9-0): They are a DC, ranked high in 4A but nothing else on their resume truly says higher than 6. Might be 7 to be honest.

Grine Picks From The Seeds Above

Final Four

6A - Onate, Cibola, Sandia and Carlsbad:

Surprised? Yup. Sandia the sleeper. No Valley, Cleveland or Albuquerque High? Yup. Valley playing well lately but maybe upset. Cleveland shaky last March against Sandia - Carlsbad might be the sequel. If they beat Hobbs tonight that is if not they will have a higher seed.
How the bracket looks FYI: 1. Onate, 2. Cibola, 3. Valley 4. Cleveland 5. Carlsbad 6. Hobbs 7. Albuquerque 8. Rio Grande 9 Rio Rancho 10 Gadsden 11 Sandia 12 Atrisco 13 Volcano. 14 La Cueva 15 Santa Fe 16 Las Cruces

5A - Roswell, Centennial, Capital and Grants:

Capital might be listed as a 6 seed above but might play into their favor - Que No? Well, fun to see the bracket like that. Roswell, Grants should be their in March. Centennial has a coach with the jewelry, and Capital does too.

4A - Hope, Robertson, West Las Vegas, Silver

Robertson is the best team to beat Hope. Silver sneaky 6 seed. West Las Vegas has Bustos.

Grine: Streaking Into the Post Season
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Heading into the post season the team at NMPreps.com will bring you non-stop coverage and features into March.

Today, we take a look at the teams who haven't lost in over 10-games. Some teams have yet to lose in the 2016 along with every class being represented minus 3A (Lordsburg close at 9).

Onate of 6A basketball does play in a weak district but within this streak that leads back to December 30th, a loss to Del Valle (Texas), has a pair of Top-10 6A wins in Albuquerque (Jan. 15th) and Carlsbad (January 9th). The Knights will likely see their streak improve to 15 with a District Tournament Championship and into March.

Looking into 5A we have a pair of programs that are on a win-streak with the Grants Pirates winning 11 in a row and the Centennial Hawks at 10. The Pirates have wins against Capital and Espanola Valley during their current streak. The Centennial Hawks play in one of the better 5A Districts and a big win over Los Lunas has them as Co-District Champions.

If I did a ranking (you know we love ranking everything) I might go with the 2A Melrose Buffaloes and a 10-game win streak with wins over Santa Rosa, Mora and Springer. The Buffaloes are the likely favorite to win the entire thing in 2A has one of the most underrated players in 6-foot-3 sophomore guard Cade Barnard.

Active Streaks 10 games or more
16 - Hondo Valley Eagles
14 - Onate Knights
13 - Hope Christian
11 - Grants Pirates
11 - Bloomfield
10 - Centennial
10 - Melrose Buffaloes

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2016 NMPreps.com's Top Assistant Award

Nominations for the Inaugural Award
Jesse Hathoot - Los Lunas
Ernie Lopez - Highland
Jeron McIntosh - Volcano
Cesar Cuevas - Volcano
Matt Billups - Los Lunas
Dude Burrola - Roswell
Gerard Garcia - St. Mikes
Shelby Reeves - Hobbs
Mike Nanez - Onate
Ez Panas - Valley

At the end of the season we will have 10 finalist for the award and NMPreps.com Members will vote the winner this year.

Senior Radar: Top Guards, Wings & Forwards
Joshua J Grine

With the final week of the regular season among us, we release our regular season Top Prospects Report for each classification. This will follow a Player Rankings for each classification, graduating class and the Top 100 Players in the state of New Mexico.

More: Class of 2016 Players | Class of 2017 Players | Class of 2018 Players | Class of 2019 Players

Top Guards

#1. Cesar Molina - Centennial HS
#2. Gabe Bump - Albuquerque HS
#3. Eric Coca - Capital HS
#4. Devante Smith-Vines - Highland HS
#5. Jacob McNeely - Volcano Vista HS
#6. Uriah Arellano - Espanola Valley HS
#7. John Paul Garcia - Tucumcari HS
#8. Carlos Barela - Cibola HS
#9. Jordaan Gonzales - Hobbs HS
#10. Noah Waide - Goddard HS
#11. Braxton Bouyer - Manzano HS
#12. Michael Chambers - Grants HS
#13. Sebastian Gonzales - Robertson HS
#14. Francis Castillo Y Mulert - Santa Fe Prep
#15. Emilio Arellano - St. Pius X
#16. Santi Gonzales - Santa Fe High
#17. Eric Sandlin - Sandia HS
#18. Jared Session - Alamogordo HS
#19. Aaron Bean - Atrisco Heritage Academy
#20. Ralph Cueto - Carlsbad HS


More to Mention: Travis Lewis (Valencia), Joshua Saenz (Silver), Andres Gurule (Atrisco Heritage Academy), Keegan Acosta (Piedra Vista), Carlos Caldera (Artesia), Eric Gonzales (Grants), Christian Chavez (Bloomfield), Bryan Valdez (Belen), Augustine Larraganga (Capital), Berrett Bentley (Farmington), Fermin Lucero (Valencia), Malachi Pablo (Bloomfield), Warren Fulgenzi (Robertson), Brannon Karger (Texico)

Top Wings

#1. Marcus Williams - Cleveland HS
#2. Daniel Amador - Roswell HS
#3. Richie Lucero - Grants HS
#4. Marshall Moore - Rio Grande HS
#5. Jordan Leake - Hope Christian.
#6. Tomas Cano - Gadsden HS
#7. Pierre Swain - Hobbs HS
#8. Allonzo Armijo - Albuquerque HS
#9. Kobe Smith - Sandia HS
#10. Ty Darnell - Bernalillo HS
#11. Cameron Cauley - Manzano HS
#12. Matthew Begay - Gallup HS
#13. Yannick Illunga - Albuquerque HS
#14. Nathan Bates - Evangel Christian
#15. Kamiron Bickham - Alamogordo HS

More to Mention: Dominic Gonzales (Rio Grande)

Top Forwards

#1. Johnny McCants - Onate HS
#2. Teton Saltes - Valley HS
#3. Caleb Wroten - Sandia HS
#4. Colton Lowely - Gallup HS
#5. Jake Flaming - Moriarty HS
#6. Isaac Maldonado - Cibola HS
#7. Bradley Hatten - Grants HS
#8. Henry Hattis - Cleveland HS
#9. Estevan Martinez - Atrisco Heritage Academy
#10. Justin Houghtaling - Artesia HS
#11. Simeon Moya - La Cueva HS
#12. Alejandro Ruiz - La Cueva HS
#13. Holt Shelley - Cliff HS
#14. Nathan Smith - Hobbs HS
#15. Thean Nelson - Los Lunas HS
#16. Caleb Meyer-Hagen - Hope Christian

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Joshua J. Grine, NMPreps.com basketball analyst. He can be reached at grinejosh@yahoo.com

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I just read the journal article on the Valley RG game. It said Valley has to "host" the district tournament championship and the first round state playoff game elsewhere due to the commencement of a construction project! That sucks for them! Work hard to host a couple of important games (state more so than DT) and have to go to neutral court! That could be the first round upset alert!