We are having an tryout Sunday March 6, 4pm at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe. Top boys players from the graduating classes of 2017 and 2018 are welcome to register via newmexicoshock@gmail.com

We would like for a parent to attend if possible so we can provide insight on our program and our goals as a club team. We do our best to never charge a player and "live within" our fundraising means.

According to several reports

All Games Wednesday - March 9th

Updated Times/Dates
https://nmpreps.n.rivals.com/news/new-mexico-high-school-state-basketball-tournament-times-and-dates

Updated Brackets
https://nmpreps.n.rivals.com/news/new-mexico-high-school-basketball-state-tournament-brackets

6A
9:45 AM No. 7 Rio Grande vs. No. 2 Cleveland at WisePies Arena
1:15 PM No. 11 Rio Rancho vs. No. 3 Cibola at WisePies Arena
4:45 PM No. 8 Hobbs vs. No. 1 Onate at WisePies Arena
8:15 PM No. 5 Valley vs. No. 4 Carlsbad at WisePies Arena

5A
8:00 AM No. 6 Los Lunas vs. No. 3 Capital s at WisePies Arena
11:30 AM No. 8 Centennial vs. No. 1 Roswell at WisePies Arena
3:00PM No. 7 Gallup vs. No. 2 Grants at WisePies Arena
6:30 PM No. 13 Bernalillo vs. No. 5 Espanola at WisePies Arena

4A
9:45 AM No. 5 Silver vs. No. 4 Pojoaque at Star Center
1:15 PM No. 8 Sandia Prep vs. No.1 Hope Christian at Star Cente
4:45 PM No. 7 Portales vs. No.2 Robertson at Star Center
8:15 PMNo. 6 Bloomfield vs. No. 3 West Las Vegas at Star Center

3A
5:00 PM No. 6 Laguna vs. No. 3 Pecos at Rio Rancho
5:00 PM No. 8 Mesilla vs. No.1 Lordsburg at Cleveland
7:00 PM No. 10 Navajo Prep vs. No. 2 Texico at Rio Rancho
7:00 PM No. 5 Santa Rosa vs. No. 4 Tucumcari at Cleveland

2A
8:00 AM No. 5 Gateway vs. No.4 Escalante at Star Center
11:30 AM No. 8 Ft. Sumner vs. No. 1 Melrose at Star Center
3:00 PM No. 6 Mesa Vista vs. No.3 Magdalena at Star Center
6:30 PM No. 7 Menual vs. No. 2 Mora at Star Center

1A
9:45 AM No. 8 Santa Fe Waldorf vs. No. 1 Cliff at Bernalillo
1:15 PM No. 5 Quemado vs. No. 4 Maxwell at Bernalillo
4:45 PM No. 6 Grady/House vs. No. 3 Hondo at Bernalillo
8:15PM No. 7 Vaughn vs. No. 2 Springer at Bernalillo

Predict The Bracket

Pick all the games, First Round, Elite 8, Final Four and Title Game.

Hendo and Grine will post theirs soon.

Let's see who could get them all right, close or who will have the best overall.

1ST ROUND
2 pts picking an upset correct
1 pt for picking winner (non-upset)
-1 pt for picking losing team

Post all scores here or text (505) 414-4313

6A - FIRST ROUND
No. 1 Onate 70, No. 16 Eldorado 49
No. 2 Cleveland 71, No. 15 La Cueva 61
No. 3 Cibola 48, No. 14 Las Cruces 42
No. 4 Carlsbad 49, No. 13 Volcano Vista 34
No. 5 Valley 62, No. 12 Atrisco Heritage Academy 51
No. 7 Rio Grande 57, No. 10 Gadsden 47
No. 8 Hobbs 81, No. 9 Sandia 65
No. 11 Rio Rancho 55, No. 6 Albuquerque 53

5A - FIRST ROUND
No. 1 Roswell 80, No. 16 Del Norte 64
No. 2 Grants 71, No. 15 Moriarty 58
No. 3 Capital 41 No. 14 Artesia 38
No. 5 Espanola Valley 65, No. 12 Piedra Vista 56
No. 6 Los Lunas 30, No. 11 Goddard 29
No. 7. Gallup 46, No. 10 Belen 33
No. 8 Centennial 70, No. 9 St. Pius X 61
No. 13 Bernalillo 52, No. 4 Farmington 50

4A - FIRST ROUND
No. 1 Hope Christian 70, No. 16 Cobre 28
No. 2 Robertson 64, No. 15 Wingate 44
No. 3 West Las Vegas 67, No. 14 Taos 53
No. 4 Pojoaque Valley 50, No. 13 Socorro 46
No. 5 Silver 81, No. 12 Shiprock 60
No. 6 Bloomfield 76, No. 11 Santa Fe Indian 54
No. 7 Portales 81, No. 10 Kirtland Central 71
No. 8 Sandia Prep 61, No. 9 St. Mikes 56

3A - FIRST ROUND
No. 1 Lordsburg 69, No. 16 Des Moines 42
No. 2 Texico 73, No. 15 Tohtachi 61
No. 3 Pecos 67, No. 14 Cuba 39
No. 4 Tucumcari 74, No. 13 Desert Academy 52
No. 5 Santa Rosa 88 No. 12 Loving 77
No. 6 Laguna Acoma 72, No. 11 Tularosa 52
No. 8 Mesilla Valley 67, No. 9 Dulce 42
No. 10 Navajo Prep 45, No. 7 Estancia 42 OT

2A - FIRST ROUND
No. 1 Melrose 70, No. 16 Cloudcroft 41
No. 2 Mora 72, No. 15 Questa 29
No. 3 Magdalena 71, No. 14 McCurdy 52
No. 4 Escalante 96, No. 13 Navajo Pine 75
No. 5 Gateway 55, No. 12 Jemez Valley 39
No. 6 Mesa Vista 69, No. 11 Logan 61
No. 7 Menaul 66, No. 10 Hagerman 63
No. 8 Ft Sumner 62, No. 9 Dora 51

1A - FIRST ROUND
No. 1 Cliff 70, No. 16 Des Moines 26
No. 2 Springer 92, No. 15 Mosquero 32
No. 3 Hondo Valley 70, No. 14 Coronado 22
No. 4 Maxwell 50, No. 13 Floyd 46
No. 5 Quemado 77, No. 12 Carrizozo 50
No. 6 Grady 75, No. 11 Cimarron 37
No. 7 Vaughn 76, No. 10 San Jon 52
No. 8 Santa Fe Waldorf 64, No. 9 Reserve 61

No. 11 Rio Rancho 55, No. 6 Albuquerque 53
No. 10 Navajo Prep 45, No. 7 Estancia 42 OT

what game will you be at?

Best State Champion of All-Time?

Taking place March 3rd through the 5th

Cliff beat Des Moines 70-28

Ranking The Mascots In The 2016 State Tournament
Joshua J Grine

1. Cavemen (Carlsbad)
2. Scorpions (Farmington)
3. Pirates (Grants)
4. Buffaloes (Melrose)
5. Rattlers (Tucucmari)
6. Chieftains (Shiprock)
7. Wolverines (Texico)
8. Bulldawgs (Las Cruces)
9. Matadors (Sandia)
10. Dons (West Las Vegas)
11. Mavericks (Lordsburg)
12. Bobcats (Bloomfield)
13. Coyotes (Roswell)
14. Elks (Pojoaque)
15. Ravens (Rio Grande)

Three Reasons They Win The Title
Joshua J Grine

The NMAA will crown 6-state champions next weekend at WisePies Area aka The PIT in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 96 teams will battle for the next week for the battle of the trophy.

Today, we take a look at the number one seeds in each classification and give the reasons to a title.

ONATE KNIGHTS

In 6A basketball the field has a handful of teams that could get hot and make a run to the title. We look at the team that earned the 1-seed in the bracket.

1. Johnny McCants is the best player and playing at a high level

Onate forward Johnny McCants is a 6-foot-7 and likely one of the only division one prospects from the 2016 class. He has backed up the hype this season with consist double-doubles and placed himself among the conversation for NMPreps.com Mr. Basketball.

2. Head coach Saul Perez has been in this situation before

My first season working at NMPreps.com I seen a Knights team run to the state championship. That team featured two division basketball players along with a team chemistry unmeasured, much like this years team. Head coach Saul Perez does a great job getting his teams to reach their potential.

3. Chemistry and Controlling the tempo

As mentioned above the chemistry is hard to measure in a team but this team has been on a mission since the end of last season. Onate also controls the tempo of each game and has different gears and styles of play.

2016 State Tournament First Round Preview
Joshua J Grine

Today, we breakdown the first round and preview the weekend games around the state of New Mexico.

More: 3A-1A State Tournament Headquarters

Previews will be updated throughout the day

CLASS 3A

3A - 1st Quadrant
#1 Lordsburg (25-1)
#8 Mesilla Valley (15-12)
#9 Dulce (17-6)
#16 Capitan (!1-15)

The Pick: Lordsburg

Players: David Ellison (Capitan), Oliver Schultz (Capitan), Jacob Esquivel (Lorsdburg), Raymond Saucedo (Lordsburg), Johnny Plowman (Lordsburg), Tyrese Morgan (Dulce), Scott Chavez (Dulce)

Lordsburg vs Capitan: The two teams will square off for the third time being from the same district. Lordsburg took the first two contests, most recently on the 19th of February 63-29. Lordsburg has one of the best teams in the entire state regardless of classification led by a trio in Jacob Esquivel, Raymond Saucedo and Johnny Plowman.

Mesilla Valley vs Dulce: If you are looking for a low key upset game this might be the game as Dulce is having one of their best years yet. The defending 3A champ Mesilla Valley Son Blazers having a quality year but down from normal comparison. They have been decent at home but 6-4 is not dominate and you have Dulce at 8-2 on the road this season coming in looking for an upset.

3A - 2nd Quadrant
#4 Tucumcari (18-5)
#5 Santa Rosa (18-10)
#12 Loving (14-10)
#13 Desert Academy (17-12)

The Pick: Tucumcari

Players: John Paul Garcia (Tucumcari), Tomas Rodriguez (Desert Academy), Joel Hernandez (Loving), Alex Gonzales (Loving), Joseph Esquibel (Santa Rosa)

Tucumcari vs Desert Academy: Maybe one of the tougher games for a 4-seed as Desert Academy has proven they could contend with the best of the teams this season. This quadrant likely one of the best in 3A will have a dog fight. John Paul Garcia is one of the best overall players in the classification and if you give room he will make big time plays.

Santa Rosa vs Loving: Both teams can put up points averaging around 70 points per contest. Santa Rosa brings their patient offense, well coached program to the table in a season that has Final Four and possibly more.

3A - 3rd Quadrant
#3 Pecos (21-6)
#6 Laguna-Acoma (20-7)
#11 Tularosa (15-12)
#14 Cuba (15-12)

The Pick: Pecos

Players: Mario Archuleta (Pecos), Cameron Quintana (Pecos), Arturo Archuleta (Pecos), Carlos Cordova (Pecos), Trevon Charlie (Laguna-Acoma), Matt Sanchez (Laguna-Acoma), Sean Martin (Laguna-Acoma), Kameron Joe (Laguna-Acoma), Cameron Sheppard (Tularosa), Robert Silve (Tularosa), Michael Sheridan (Tularosa)

Pecos vs Cuba: The Panthers of Pecos are having one of their best years under head coach Ira Harge after a long rebuilding mode from their best year nearly five years ago, a Final Four under Clyde Sanchez. The Panthers can play uptempo or in the half court with Cuba a little more inconsistent against different qualities of opponents.

Laguna-Acoma vs Tularosa: The two programs have ties as Tularosa head coach Sergio Castanon was the lead assistant when LA won the state title in 2013. This year the two met in a close contest, creating what could be the best game to watch in the 3A opening round bracket. Laguna is known more for their offense, well press that leads to high point games, while Tularosa is better in their halfcourt offense.

3A - 4th Quadrant
#2 Texico (18-5)
#7 Estancia (22-6)
#10 Navajo Prep (20-7)
#15 Tohatchi (13-16)

The Pick: Texico

Players: Brannon Karger (Texico), Tanner Dickerman (Texico),

Texico vs Tohatchi: It looks evident that the Wolverines are ready for another Final Four run in 3A basketball. This could be one of the better Wolverine teams as they 18-5 on the season and look like the favorite being 7-1 at home. Tohatchi made a last chance approach to earn a bid into the state tournament by winning their District tournament.

Estancia vs Navajo Prep: Estancia has had a successful season, something building for a few years but will be a contest that has upset on the horizon. Veteran head coach Rick Hoerner, former Piedra Vista head coach, has Navajo Prep with one of their best years that resulted in a regular season district championship.


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CLASS 2A

2A - 1st Quadrant
#1 Melrose (22-3)
#8 Ft. Sumner (14-13)
#9 Dora (18-11)
#16 Cloudcroft (10-15)

The Pick: Melrose

Players: Cade Barnard (Melrose), Wyatt Williams (Melrose), Raymond Drake (Ft. Sumner), Dalton Privett (Dora), Luke King (Cloudcroft)

Melrose vs Cloudcroft: Cloudcroft will have to play near to perfect they want to pull the upset in this contest. In the first meeting between the two Melrose won 67-30, up 32-18 at half before a 26-6 third quarter to put a nail in the game. Cade Barnard, only a sophomore, is one of the top players in the classification up for player of the year in 2A.

Fort Sumner vs Dora: District opponents will square off once again, only this time in an elimination game to their season. Fort Sumner leads the series 2-1 right now. Dora features Dalton Privett only player in conversation for player of the year in 2A.

2A - 2nd Quadrant
#4 Escalante (20-7)
#5 Gateway Christian (18-5)
#12 Jemez Valley (14-14)
#13 Navajo Pine (17-10)

The Pick: Gateway Christian

Players: Jojo Hurd (Escalante), Dominic Montano (Escalante), Johnny Worrall (Gateway Christian), Trevor Armijo (Jemez Valley)

Escalante vs Navajo Pine: This quadrant might be the toughest as all four teams are District Champions. Escalante's Jojo Hurd is one of the best players in the classification and will be a handful for the Warriors of Navajo Pine. Hurd, has size and strength that will create issues for Navajo Pine on match ups.

Gateway Christian vs Jemez Valley: Johnny Worrall, who has committed to play basketball at the next level, is one special player to watch after averaging 22 points per contest.

2A - 3rd Quadrant
#3 Magdalena (22-5)
#6 Mesa Vista (15-12)
#11 Logan (11-15)
#14 McCurdy (11-12)

The Pick: Logan

Players: Jorrell Mirabal (Magdalena), Anthony Pino (Magdalena), Jordan Sanchez (McCurdy), Alejandro Croff (McCurdy), Mike Estrada (Logan), Brinton Roach (Logan)

Magdalena vs McCurdy: Magdalena, the defending 2A champions, will have a tall order in the opening round as they look to defend their title. McCurdy a ''scrappy'' team could play major upset and will be on alert in this contest. However, another sophomore is in consideration for 2A player of the year for the Steers in Jorrell Mirabal a sweet shooting guard.

Mesa Vista vs Logan: We did pick the upset in this contest but the Trojans of Mesa Vista will be one of the more veteran type of teams with 9-seniors on the roster. Both teams are evenly matched up as both score around 55 points per game but the Longhorns will use experience from playing several times in The PIT on the final day including a runner up last season. Brinton Roach will look to make each basket count in this upset bid, as we have the 11-seed going to the Final Four.

2A - 4th Quadrant
#2 Mora (22-3)
#7 Menaul (19-9)
#10 Hagerman (15-12)
#15 Questa (11-15)

The Pick: Mora

Players: Casimiro Fresquez (Mora), Santiago Laumbach (Mora), Emmerick Martinez (Mora), Devon Torres (Hagerman), Michael Ou (Menaul), Hunter King (Menaul)

Mora vs Questa: Nothing is more difficult in basketball than beating a team four times in one season. The 2-seed Rangers will have that task at hand. The good news for Ranger fans is the fact they have a great coach to lead the way and a trio in Fresquez, Laumbach and Martinez, making them a favorite to win it all.

Hagerman vs Menaul: When it comes to small school division there is a short list of programs we consider powers and the Bobcats sit atop that list with the likes of Cliff and more recently Hondo Valley. However, another tall order, literally, in an upset bid as Menaul features 6-foot-8 forward Michael Ou but also a rising coach in Gary Boatman who is building a solid program at Menaul.

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CLASS 1A

1A - 1st Quadrant
#1. Cliff (18-6)
#8. Santa Fe Waldorf (17-5)
#9. Reserve (11-15)
#16. Des Moines (7-18)

The Pick: Cliff

Top Players: Holt Shelley (Cliff), Tristan Fletcher (Reserve), Augie Ciafalo (Santa Fe Waldorf)

Cliff vs Des Moines: The Cowboys are the 1A power in the state. Des Moines has three seniors taking the lead in the state tournament. They have struggled defensively allowing 65 points per game. They will have to contain a Cowboy team that can score in a heart beat.

Santa Fe Waldorf vs Reserve: Both teams can score and will be who starts off hot as Santa Fe Waldorf has been known to get off to solid starts. For Reserve Tristan Fletcher is the prospect to watch averaging 21.8 ppg and 11.6 rebounds.

1A - 2nd Quadrant
#4 Maxwell (20-6)
#5 Quemado (21-7)
#12 Carrizozo (11-15)
#13 Floyd (8-17)

The Pick: Maxwell

Players: Carl Gonzales (Maxwell), Andrew Archuleta (Maxwell)

Maxwell vs Floyd: In the Maxwell Bears you have to like the roster and talent on this team. They play in a tough district and will be led behind Carl Gonzales and Andrew Archuleta.

Quemado vs Carrizozo: An interesting match up with Quemado and Carrizozo, two teams that are evenly matched on the offensive end, however Quemado might be the better of the two when it comes to consistency on the offensive side.

1A - 3rd Quadrant
#3 Hondo Valley (26-2)
#6 Grady (19-6)
#11 Cimarron (13-15)
#14 Coronado (9-15)

The Pick: Hondo Valley

Players: Jordan Brady (Hondo), Simon Gonzales (Hondo),

Hondo vs Coronado: This one like many of the Hondo Eagles games should be one with reserves finding minutes. Jordan Brady is one of the leaders and players to watch this post season in 1A.

Grady vs Cimarron; A match where an upset could happen, with a Cimarron team that plays well the entire game. Grady however brings a senior loaded team that could be a pick for the Final Four.

1A - 4th Quadrant
#2 Springer (23-4)
#7 Vaughn (22-5)
#10 San Jon (12-12)
#15 Mosquero (10-14)

The Pick: Springer

Players: Isaiah Garcia (Springer), Jacob Quintana (Springer),

Springer vs Mosquero: Another quick scoring team in 1A basketball the Springer Devils start hot and keep pouring on the points this season. They average around 66 points per game and Mosquero needs to try and keep up with them as they only score around 45 a game.

Vaughn vs San Jon: Vaughn has been battle tested this season and will be the favorite in this contest, with 1A being a game of explosions on the offensive side and Vaughn brings a better fire power. However, San Jon plays well on the road at 6-3 and will look to keep the game in the low 50's or 40's where the have success.

The quest for the blue trophy begins today. All the hard work, sweat, and tears have led up to this. Good luck to all the teams involved. Looking forward to a great week.

BIG SCHOOL DIVISION: FIRST ROUND PREVIEW
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Welcome to the 2016 State Tournament in New Mexico 96 boys teams were selected in six different classifications for this years tournament. We look at every angle in the tournament and today we preview the first round games.

More: 6A State Tournament | 5A State Tournament | 4A State Tournament | 3A State Tournament | 2A State Tournament | 1A State Tournament

6A BASKETBALL

1st Quadrant
#1. Onate
#8. Hobbs
#9. Sandia
#16. Eldorado

Quadrant Overview:
Onate is the number one ranked team and have the number one player in the state in Johnny McCants. Hobbs and Sandia is an evenly matched game but Sandia is trending in the right direction and will create issues for all four teams in the quadrant as 6-9 Caleb Wroten, Sandia could be a difficult match up.

Final Four Pick:
Onate

Best Player:
Johnny McCants (Onate)

5 Other Top 5:
Caleb Wroten (Sandia), Pierre Swain (Hobbs), Jordaan Gonzales (Hobbs), Bobby Tapia (Sandia), Hunter Thomas (Onate)

Onate vs Eldorado, Sat:
The switch two days ago as Eldorado is the first 17 seed to make the state tournament. This one will be a battle as the Eldorado Eagles have a big man in Bryce Wade and will have bigger guards to play defense against Onate guards. Onate overall too much punch in this contest with underrated depth.
Backcourt: Onate
Frontcourt: Onate
Offense: Onate
Defense: Onate - Holding teams to 41 points per game. Eldorado not one of the better offensive teams.

Hobbs vs Sandia, Sat:
This game will be won at the basket and which team capitalizes on buckets out of their basket offense. Sandia swings the ball well but has Wroten unmatched in the paint. Hobbs has the flew but will need to hit the 15 foot jumpers.
Backcourt: Hobbs
Frontcourt: Sandia
Offense: Sandia
Defense: Hobbs
X-Factor: Bobby Tapia of Sandia the unsung hero in the state tournament last season along with Sandia having a few underrated guards like Kobe Smith and Eric Sandlin matching up well with Hobbs guards.

2nd Quadrant
#4. Carlsbad
#5. Valley
#12. Atrisco Heritage Academy
#13. Volcano Vista

Quadrant Preview:
The quadrant with the top players in the 2017 classification for 6A basketball. You could see up to four or five in the Top 10 overall.

The Pick:
Valley

Top Player:
Brenden Boatwright (Carlsbad)

5 Other Top Players:
Anthony Chavez (Valley), David Cormier (Volcano Vista), Segun Okeyu (Valley), Teton Saltes (Valley), Estevan Martinez (Atrisco)

Carlsbad vs Volcano Vista, Sat:
Maybe the best game in the 6A bracket. Plenty of talent on both ends and will be a battle won in the fourth quarter.
Backcourt: Volcano
Frontcourt: Carlsbad
Offense: Carlsbad
Defense: Carlsbad
X-Factor: Tempo - Carlsbad will get out and make Volcano make decisions in the backcourt as their guards can defend the length of the court.

Valley vs Atrisco Heritage, Sat:
The 5-12 curse game is one to pick with an upset. Valley just has too much talent to lose to a district foe.
Backcourt: Valley
Frontcourt: Valley
Offense: Valley
Defense: Atrisco - Valley maybe wins the battle but a close one that I could see Head coach Adrian Ortega make some adjustments to contain.

3rd Quadrant
#2. Cleveland
#7. Rio Grande
#10 Gadsden
#15. La Cueva

Quadrant Overview:
The Cleveland Storm have been the headline throughout the season and one of the deepest teams in the quadrant. Head coach Brian Smith has a ring and this could be a better team than the 2015 runner up team. Rio Grande and Gadsden are two tough teams and evenly matched with a solid prospect but Gadsden, even though playing in Tasker, might see one of the rowdiest crowds in the Valley.

The Pick
Cleveland

Top Player
Marcus Williams (Cleveland)

5 Other Top Players
Jose Rodriguez Jr (Rio Grande), Marshall Moore (Rio Grande), Tomas Cano (Gadsden), Elijah Herron (La Cueva), Marcus Hill (Cleveland).

Cleveland vs La Cueva, Sat:
The Cleveland Storm have too much depth and overall athletes in this contest. La Cueva is headed in the right direction and have some players coming back that will have La Cueva back into the conversation for a DC but this season just don't have the ammo to win this war.
Backcourt: Cleveland
Froncourt: Cleveland
Offense: Cleveland
Defense: Cleveland

Rio Grande vs Gadsden, Sat:
A matchup to watch is Cano vs Marshall as two players that could be in the Top-10. Rio Grande has a coach that I respect and like a lot in Sean Jimenez.
Backcourt: Rio Grande
Frontcourt: Rio Grande
Offense: Gadsden
Defense: Gadsden
Coin Flip: Rio Grande - At home in front of their home crowd.

4th Quadrant
#3. Cibola
#6. Albuquerque
#11 Rio Rancho
#14. Las Cruces

Quadrant Preview
A talented group of teams led by a pick to win the entire state tournament in Cibola. Albuquerque and Rio Rancho however create, likely, the most difficult road to the Final Four of the Top-4 seeds with one point in the season all three ranked #1 in the state.

The Final Four Pick
Cibola

Top Player
Clay Patterson (Rio Rancho)

5 Other Top Players
Desmond Carpenter (Cibola), Gabe Bump (Albuquerque), Isaac Maldonado (Cibola), Juan Hurt (Rio Rancho), Markus Collins (Las Cruces)

Cibola vs Las Cruces, Sat
The Cougars will not have an easy opening round or quadrant as the Bulldawgs of Las Cruces has played well down the stretch of the season. They move the swing the ball well and Collins is a player you will love, if you haven't seen him. Cibola however, has weapons and Carpenter is a respectable, basketball loving player that you enjoy watching.
Backcourt: Cibola
Frontcourt: Cibola
Offense: Las Cruces. Basket O only but if Cibola gets hot they will light it up.
Defense: Cibola

Albuquerque vs Rio Rancho, Sat
Right up there up Rio Grande-Gadsden and Carlsbad-Volcano Vista for the top games in the 6A bracket. This one promises to be a instant classic with two top notch guards along with a household battle in head coaches Wally Salata and Ron Garcia of AHS.
Backcourt: Wash. First time I've put wash but could be a coin flip. Patterson/Hurt vs Bump/Allonzo. Edge might go to RRHS but AHS also has a point guard #0 (not listed on their roster) that played well in the Valley game.
Frontcourt: Rio Rancho
Offense: Albuquerque
Defense: Rio Rancho
The Pick: Rio Rancho. They are in a slump but head coach Wally Salata is surely one to get them out of it and a coach I enjoy watching.




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5A BASKETBALL

1st Quadrant
#1. Roswell
#8. Centennial
#9. St. Pius X
#16. Del Norte

Quadrant Overview: The Roswell Coyotes are number one in the bracket for a reason and one of the most dominate teams in the state. The one tricky part for the Coyotes is having the defending 5A state champions in the Centennial Hawks. The Hawks also are one of only two teams to defeat Roswell this season. St. Pius X has the ''big'' wins this season but somewhat rocky as of late.

The Final Four Pick: Roswell

Best Player: Daniel Amador (Roswell)

5 Other Top Players: Cesar Molina (Centennial), Emilio Arellano (St. Pius X), Daniel Flores (Del Norte), Chris Mesquita (Roswell), Tennessee Owens (Centennial)

Roswell vs Del Norte, Sat, 5pm: It would a story if an upset came here, 5A classification (even when it was 4A) this has been a match up on the verge of an upset - thinking Goddard/Los Alamos, Gallup/Kirtland Central, Capital/Centennial. Chances are slim but Del Norte spreads the floor well and will handle the Roswell press. This will be the best team that they have faced this season though.
Backcourt: Roswell
Frontcourt: Roswell
Offense: Del Norte - move the ball well in their halfcourt offense.
Defense: Roswell
X-Factor: Depth, Press and future Hall of Fame coach in Britt Cooper

Centennial vs St. Pius X, Sat, 6pm: This could be one of the closest opening round games in the tournament. Centennial is down one of their best shooters (maybe one of the best in the classification) and St. Pius X was recently without head coach Damian Segura. Not to sure if that's on-going.
Backcourt: Centennial
Frontcourt: Centennial
Offense: St. Pius X
Defense: Centennial - This halfcourt trap dominated last season and you could expect them to bother a slower of pace St Pius X program.
X-Factor: Pace - St. Pius X is always well coached and if they control the pace Centennial wants to rattle with then it could come down to the wire.

2nd Quadrant
#4 Farmington
#5 Espanola Valley
#12 Piedra Vista
#13 Bernalillo

Quadrant Overview: A tough district, even though each quadrant in 5A is tough, this one could feature two upsets if you're a beating man this would be the one to take a look at. However, Farmington is playing well right now and could create issues for Bernalillo. The sleeper in the group though is the Piedra Vista Panthers with two guards that could score in a hurry.

Final Four Pick: Farmington

Best Player: Uriah Arellano (Espanola Valley)

5 Other Players: David Riley (Farmington), Tyren King (Farmington), Azaziah Salazar (Espanola), Ty Darnell (Bernalillo), Keegan Acosta (Piedra Vista) .

Farmington vs Bernalillo, Sat, 7pm: Bernalillo has the shooter and coach with two state titles but Farmington has the depth and options along with the inside presence of David Riley at 6-foot-7 who had 19 points in the District championship.
Backcourt: Farmington - Tyren King, Berrett Bentley and Diego Corely could each go off.
Frontcourt: Farmington
Offense: Bernalillo
Defense: Farmington
X-Factor: Weapons - Farmington

Espanola Valley vs Piedra Vista, Sat, 5pm: The Sundevils have somewhat overachieved this season. I tried to avoid saying that but having graduating top players and they are expected to be good each season. Well this season they were going to be young and inexperienced but they have lived up to the notion of always being good. Piedra Vista has two guards that could score and might be one to grab the popcorn and watch some outside shooting from both teams.
Backcourt: Piedra Vista - Gave the edge to Acosta and Graham (Jarrett)
Froncourt: Espanola - AZ has been solid but almost went with Compton of PV.
Offense: Piedra Vista
Defense: Espanola
X-Factor: Program Experience at state - Espanola.

3rd Quadrant
#2. Grants
#7 Gallup
#10 Belen
#15 Moriarty

Quadrant Preview: Grants, pretty much a 1-seed in the Southern Region of the bracket. They have an extremely deep team that will be fun to watch. Gallup and Belen could match for the must see game in this classification.

Final Four Pick: Grants

Best Player: Richie Lucero (Grants)

5 Other Top Players: Colton Lowely (Gallup), Matthew Begay (Gallup), Matt Vail (Grants), Michael Chambers (Grants), Jake Flaming (Moriarty).

Grants vs Moriarty, Sat, 7pm: District opponents square off, like they didn't play enough in Districts, for the third time this season. The Pirates bring the depth and if the first two games are any indication this one could be over by half - 20 point win in the first meeting; 31 point win in the second meeting.
Backcourt: Grants
Frontcourt: Grants
Offense: Grants
Defense: Grants
Xtra Factor: District opponents squaring off is a tricky thing, Jake Flaming is a stud for Moriarty (a college basketball prospect) but won't be nearly enough.

Gallup vs Belen, Sat, 7pm: When looking at rising coaches Belen has head coach Patrick Mondragon standing among the top. Gallup has a duo in Begay (Matthew) and Colton Lowely who are studs. This winner could be an upset pick but Gallup won't go without a fight winning some big games.
Backcourt: Gallup
Frontcourt: Gallup
Offense: Belen
Defense: Belen
X-Factor: We tried hitting on this in the summer but anytime you have a new head coach there will be a transition. Especially when it's the first time as a head coach overall. Belen gets this category and avenge the loss.

4th Quadrant
#3 Capital
#6 Los Lunas
#11 Goddard
#14 Artesia

Quadrant Preview: This quadrant is has those teams that are in the tier of next to Grants-Roswe, maybe the 1A tier in Capital-Los Lunas. Capital is flirting with being in that tier, Los Lunas the overachieving team of juniors that will be a favorite in 2017. Goddard continues to improve their program and shooting studs. Artesia has reason to challenge Capital with Houghtaling but will need to play near perfect.

The Final Four Pick: Capital

Best Player: Eric Coca

5 Other Top Players: Mario Trujillo (Los Lunas), Jeremy Anaya (Capital), Noah Waide (Goddard), Kayden Walker (Los Lunas), LeAnthoney Harrison (Goddard)

Capital vs Artesia, Sat, 7pm: This contest has a quality match up with Capital a basket strength team and Artesia able to match it but have a big in 6'5 Houghtaling who can board in the paint or push the ball as well.
Backcourt: Capital
Frontcourt: Artesia
Offense: Capital
Defense: Capital
X-Factor: Artesia played upset last season as a 14 seed could they repeat and be the March giant killers. Hard to imagine but a team led by Mike Mondragon I wouldn't be surprised.

Los Lunas vs Goddard, Sat, 5pm: 5A has the more likely upsets in the group, this one peaks my interest because of the weapons Goddard has inside and out. That doesn't take away from how good Los Lunas is, because they are good.
Backcourt: Los Lunas. They have more in Wisneski, Zeller and Walker but Goddard's Harrison and Waide are tough.
Frontcourt: Goddard.
Offense: Los Lunas
Defense: Defense
X-Factor: Los Lunas. Playing at home and if this one stays in the 40's like the Tigers prefer then I have to go with LL by a hair.

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4A BASKETBALL

1st Quadrant
#1. Hope Christian (25-2)
#8. Sandia Prep (12-15)
#9. St. Mikes (10-14)
#16. Cobre (11-14)

Quadrant Overview: Nothing like having three teams (out of four) from one district. Add the fact that the number one seed is looking for a 4-peat. The majority favorite in the group is Hope Christian who each season from start to finish is the best team in the classification.

The Final Four Pick: Hope Christian

Best Player: Jordan Leake (Hope Christian)

5 Other Top Players: Caleb Meyer-Hagen (Hope/2016/F), Marcus Medina (Hope/2017/G), Dustin Gaddis (Sandia Prep/2016/F), Damian Guck (Cobre HS/2019/F), Cameron Conway (St. Mikes/2016/F)

Hope vs Cobre, Sat, TBA: The two will meet for the first time this season. Hope Christian is the best team in the classification and ranked second in the entire classification.
Offense: Hope
Defense: Hope
X-Factor: Cobre. Won't be enough however worth the mention. Freshman big man Damian Guck with 11 pts and 7 rebounds a game.

Sandia Prep vs St. Mikes, Sat, 6pm: This will be the third meeting between the district foes. Sandia Prep owns the series 2-0 with a close 51-49 win on February 9th.
Offense: Sandia Prep
Defense: St. Mikes
Match-Up: Sandia Prep. Two top forwards in Cameron Conway (SM) who had 26 points in their District Tournament game. Dustin Gaddis is one of the best players in the state - Top 50 player.

2nd Quadrant
#4. Pojoaque Valley (21-7)
#5. Silver (18-7)
#12 Shiprock (17-12)
#13 Socorro (13-15)

Quadrant Overview
Maybe one of the toughest quadrants in the 4A bracket with two teams that could win the other two quadrants. Silver and Pojoaque Valley are two outstanding teams and will be one of the best Elite 8 games at the Start Center (if they win; we predict) outside of the Santa Rosa-Tucumcari game in 3A.

The Final Four Pick
Silver

Best Player
James Garcia (Pojoaque Valley)

5 Other Top Players
Dominic Roybal (Pojoaque Valley), Tevon Flowers (Pojoaque Valley), Joshua Saenz (Silver), Dennis Woods (Socorro), Elijah Harry (Shiprock)

Pojoaque Valley vs Socorro, Sat, 7pm
The Elks and Warriors meet in the first week of the season with the Elks winning 55-32. Socorro has a new head coach since that meeting and playing well going 4-2 to end their season and 8-3 in their last 11.
Offense: Pojoaque
Defense: Pojoaque
Match Up: Dennis Woods vs James Garcia. Both are playing well this season and Woods will get his but Garcia has the better supporting caste from Royba, Flowers, Devon Escobedo and Andres Romero.

Silver vs Shiprock, Sat, 1pm
The Chieftains of Shiprock make the journey form the top Northwest corner to the bottom of the Southwest corner of the state. Shiprock is playing their best basketball right now with Silver winning and more importantly getting all players back from injury.
Offense: Shiprock
Defense: Silver
X-Factor: Silver has more depth and options on the roster. This one will be close, maybe more upset alert on it, but in the end the Colts will have more firepower to end the game.

3rd Quadrant
#2. Robertson (24-4)
#7. Portales (17-9)
#10. Kirtland Central (12-15)
#15. Wingate (15-14)

Quadrant Preview
Top to bottom this quadrant is one of the best. Wingate at a 15-seed, is one of the best 15-seeds in any bracket. Robertson having the best years in recent years. Portales and Kirtland Central are two very good teams and either one is a viable suitor to upset Robertson in the Elite 8.

The Final Four Pick
Robertson

Best Player
Jermie Karngbaye (Portales)

5 Other Top Players
Warren Fulgenzi (Robertson), Sebastian Gonzales (Robertson), Bryson Dowdy (Kirtland Central), Jr Ramirez (Portales), Kyle Begay (Wingate)

Robertson vs Wingate, Sat, 5pm
Wingate will be one of those teams that will always put themselves in a situation for a possible upset. Robertson has one of the most talented rosters in 4A.
Offense: Robertson
Defense: Robertson
Style X-Factor: Wingate is never a good matchup in terms of defending or style of play. They are well coached and just one of those programs that hang around. It will make for a fun first half scare but Robertson will have too much continued power.

Portales vs Kirtland Central, Sat, 6pm
The Rams are the favorites but this one might be an on-the-fence pick. Right now I am saying upset pick in this one even though I really like this Rams team.
Offense: Kirtland
Defense: Portales
Coin Flip X-Factor: Kargnbaye in the paint for Portales is the best player in the paint in 4A. Kirtland Central might have more balanced attack.

4th Quadrant
#3. West Las Vegas
#6. Bloomfield
#11 Santa Fe Indian
#14. Taos

Quadrant Preview
DJ Bustos (West Las Vegas) is one of the most sought after college level players in 4A basketball. Alone he is the headline to watch this quadrant this season. Bloomfield a sleeper in the field could just be that team to play spoiler for the Dons returning to the Final Four.

The Final Four Pick
Bloomfield

Best Player
DJ Bustos (West LV)

5 Others
Malachi Pablo (Bloomfield), Christian Chavez (Bloomfield), Miguel Sena (West LV), Francis Calabaza (SFIS), Miguel Padilla (Taos)

West Las Vegas vs Taos, Sat, 5pm
The district opponents will lace them up again for the third time with West owning the series 2-0. The Dons won a February 13th contest 91-62.
Offense: West Las Vegas
Defense: West Las Vegas
That District Thing: Beating a team three times in a season is hard. There is always that scary feeling of an upset and this one narrowly had me taking the Tigers, knowing that coach Trujillo will have them more than ready.

Bloomfield vs Santa Fe Indian, Sat, 5pm
The Bobcats and Braves will square off in a jam packed facility, meeting for the first time this season. Santa Fe Indian playing well as of late making a run to their District Tournament championship.
Offense: Bloomfield
Defense: Bloomfield
X-Factor: SFIS might average more points per game but offensively and consistently the Bobcats are 10 points better than the Braves.

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Friday, March 4th, 2016 (1st Round Games)
No. 1 Cibola 54, No. 16 Alamogordo 25 Final
No. 8 Valley 42, No. 9 Hobbs 34 Final
No. 5 Mayfield 46, No. 12 Sandia 31 Final
No. 4 Carlsbad 53, No. 13 Clovis 18 Final
No. 3 Eldorado 57, No. 14 West Mesa 41
No. 6 Las Cruces 32, No. 11 Rio Rancho 25 Final
No. 10 Cleveland 63, No. 7 La Cueva 57 Final
No. 2 Volcano Vista 62, No. 15 Atrisco Heritage 16 Final

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Friday, March 4th, 2016 (1st Round Games)
No. 1 Portales 63, No. 16 Wingate 23 Final
No. 8 Bloomfield 76, No. 9 Robertson 53 Final
No. 5 Hope 58, No. 12 Hatch 34 Final
No. 4 Kirtland 60, No. 13 Pojoaque 34 Final
No. 3 West Las Vegas 78, No. 14 Sandia Prep 35 Final
No. 6 SFIS 47, No. 11 Ruidoso 41 Final
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No. 2 Shiprock 70, No. 15 Socorro 34 Final

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Friday, March 4th, 2016 (1st Round Games)
No. 1 Logan 81, No. 15 Navajo Pine 53 Final
No. 8 Mescalero Apache 63, No. 9 Jemez 57 Final
No. 5 Mora 65, No. 12 Escalante 48 Final
No. 4 Magdalena 47, No. 13 Tse Yi Gai 38 Final
No. 3 Tatum 68, No. 14 Mountainair 39 Final
No. 11 Ft. Sumner 44, No. 6 Dora 39 Final
No. 7 Melrose 60, No. 10 Mesa Vista 37 Final
No. 2 Ramah 98, No. 15 Jal 34 Final

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Friday, March 4th, 2016 (1st Round Games)
No. 1 Elida 59, No. 16 Coronado 21 Final
No. 8 Cimarron 61, No. 9 Roy/Mosquero 23 Final
No. 5 Quemado 47, No. 12 Floyd 39 Final
No. 4 Springer 65, No. 13 Hondo 48 Final
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No. 3 Cliff 39, No. 14 Des Moins 28 Final
No. 6 Evangel Christian 56, No. 11 Carrizozo 50 Final
No. 7 Waltowa Charter 80, No. 10 Vaughn 43 Final
No. 2 Grady 63, No. 15 Animas 54 Final

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No. 1 Tularosa 53, No. 16 Dexter 43 Final
No. 8 Lordsburg 58, No. 9 Loving 55 Final
No. 5 Laguna 53, No. 12 Capitan 26 Final
No. 4 Tohatchi 70, No. 12 Dulce 46 Final
No. 3 Eunice 58, No. 14 Santa Rosa 36 Final
No. 6 Cuba 56, No. 11 Navajo Prep 46 Final
No. 7 Tucumcari 67, No. 10 Pecos 31 Final
No. 2 Texico 60 No. 15 Clayton 44 Final

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Friday, March 4th, 2016 (1st Round Games)
No. 1 Gallup 64, No. 16 st. Pius X 37 Final
No. 9 Piedra Vista 51, No. 8 Aztec 46 Final
No. 5 Los Alamos 66, No. 12 Goddard 60 Final
No. 4 Espanola 47, No. 13 Del Norte 30 Final
No. 3 Los Lunas 56, No. 14 Academy 36 Final
No. 6 Moriarty 60, No. 11 Farmington 47 Final
No. 7 Valencia 60, No. 10 Centennial 33 Final
No. 2 Roswell 58, No. 15 Lovington 15 Final

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