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Week 13: Tuesday Night Hoops
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Tuesday brings more hoops around New Mexico and we take a look at the scene from around the state.

Top-25
1. Onate: The Knights lay down the hammer on Las Cruces, 54-24.
2. Hope Christian: The Huskies continue to be the top dog over Santa Fe Indian, 95-63.
3. Grants: The Pirates ride the ship past Pius, 70-43.
4. Cibola: Open
5. Roswell: Open
6. Cleveland: This Storm ended early with a 67-27 thunderstorm on Santa Fe.
7. Albuquerque: Open
8. Valley: Open
9. Centennial: Hawks take flight early on Chaparral, 87-60.
10. Carlsbad: All Cavemen in this contest in the rebound game, over Clovis 46-25.
11. Capital: The Jaguars dominate in the revenge game against Bernalillo, 53-34.
12. Rio Rancho: Fall to unranked Volcano Vista, 46-45.
13. Hobbs: Dominates Alamogordo, 84-67
14. Rio Grande: Open
15. Gadsden: Maintain second in district with a 60-49 win over Mayfield.
16. Atrisco Heritage: Open
17. St. Pius X: Fall to Grants 70-43.
18. Farmington: vs Aztec.
19. Espanola Valley: Beat Del Norte in a district match up, 54-49.
20. Robertson: Open
21. Gallup: Finish off Piedra Vista in a tough battle, 64-54.
22. Los Lunas: Low scoring affair victory over Santa Teresa, 40-27.
23. Belen: Beat up on Valencia, 59-38.
24. Pojoaque Valley: Open
25. Sandia: Open.

Top Performers
Alejandro Ruiz - La Cueva - Scored 17 against Manzano
Brannon Karger - Texico - Scored 23 against Eunice
Cade Barnard - Melrose - Scored 23 against Dora
Chris Johnson - Carlsbad - Scored 13 and 10 boards against Clovis
Dalton Thatcher - Texico - Scored 14 against Eunice
David Riley - Famrington - Scored 14 against Aztec
Jacob Esquivel - Lordsburg - Scored 35 points in the win over Tularosa.
Jacob McNeely - Volcano Vista - 15 points, 5 assists and 3 steals in win over Rio Rancho.
Jarrett Graham - Piedra Vista - Scored 19 against Gallup
Johnny McCants - Onate - Scored 21 and 13 boards against Las Cruces
Johnny Plowman - Lordsburg - Scored 20 points in the win over Tularosa.
Jordan Leake - Hope - Scored 27 against SFIS
Josh Harrison - Onate - Scored 10 against Las Cruces
Marcus Gibson - Cleveland - Scored 13 against Santa Fe
Marcus Williams - Cleveland - Scored 13 against Santa Fe
Nick Granger - Farmington - Scored 16 points against Aztec
Pierra Swain - Hobbs - Scored 31 points in the win over Alamogordo.
Pierre Swain - Hobbs - Scored 31 against Alamogordo
Ralph Cueto - Carlsbad - Scored 10 points against Clovis
Saucedo - Lordsburg - Scored 10 points in the win over Tularosa.
Sol Rascon - Farmington - Scored 13 against Aztec

Trends: What Did You Learn Tuesday?
1. Volcano Vista finish punching their ticket in the state tournament.
2. St. Pius X has the resume but might be the unlikely pick, Grants dominated.
3. Hobbs starting to take March form with a thumping of Alamogordo or the streaking Eagles?
4. Lordsburg flexes over Tulie. Will they lose another game? I don't think so.
5. Onate getting better? They have just dominated the district. We knew they were good but they are just killing it.
6. Sandia Prep helps their case for a Top-8 seed, could be a scary 5-8 seed.
7. Espanola Valley sneaks out a win over Del Norte more middle tier now.
8. Silver starting to shine with a beat down on Hatch.
9. Gallup won but part of that middle tier with Espanola and St. Pius.
10. Centennial and Los Lunas in the convo with Roswell, Grants and Capital or in the middle tier? Centennial gets the respect as a defending champ but more gray area.

Scores
Belen 59, Valencia 38
Capital 53, Bernalillo 34
Carlsbad 46, Clovis 25
Centennial 87, Chaparral 60
Cleveland 67, Santa Fe 27
Espanola Valley 54, Del Norte 49
Gallup 63, Piedra Vista 54
Grants 70, St. Pius X 43
Hobbs 84, Alamogordo 67
Hondo Valley 66, Carizozo 30
Hope Christian 95, Santa Fe Indian 63
La Cueva 68, Manzano 51
Lordsburg 74, Tularosa 50
Los Lunas 40, Santa Teresa 27
Mesilla Valley 63, Capitan 48
Mountainair 57, Tierra Encantada 53
Navajo Pine 80, Ramah 67
Onate 54, Las Cruces 24
Pecos 78, ATC 34
Portales 79, Ruidoso 59
Sandia Prep 51, St. Mikes 49
Silver 75, Hatch Valley 52
Vaughn 81, Corona 52
Volcano Vista 46, Rio Rancho 45

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Week 13: Mid-Week Predictions
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Welcome to another week! Two left in the regular season and we try to give our best prediction on the weeks games.

If you have been following along, I was loud and tooted' my horn after an 8-0 mid-week prediction. I then followed that up by a 3-5 weekend predictions. So be very cautious if you are going on my predictions.

Eight Must Watch Games Mid-Week

Dulce (12-5) at Desert Academy (13-9), Tues., 6:30p: The last game came down to a 1-point victory by the Desert Academy Wildcats in somewhat of an upset win. Both teams are evenly matched with both averaging around 63 points. Also, Desert Academy is 5-1 at home but Dulce plays well on the road at 6-1 on the road. Flip a coin or revenge game, I think the first might of been a fluke with Dulce getting this one.

Prediction: Dulce 65, Desert Academy 59

Tularosa (14-8) at Lordsburg (20-1), Tues, 6:30p: A game that has peaked our interest with the Tularosa Wildcats playing extremely well as of late and one of the most improved teams from a season ago. They are coming off a win over Mesilla Valley last week and looking to make another in Lordsburg. Tularosa will look to slow the pace down some as Lordsburg has been known to go off, Tulie can too but the better offensive talent is Lordsburg so a shootout is not in their favor.

Prediction: Lordsburg 61, Tularosa 50

Hobbs (13-7) at Alamogordo (7-16), Tues., 7p: You would like to pick an upset here, well I would, but I have zero confidence in the Tigers of Alamogordo. The reason why I was going to pick an upset; Hobbs is coming off their signature win of the season, last week over Carlsbad. Why I am not is the Tigers are not playing to potential of their talent and are 3-8 at home.

Prediction: Hobbs 69, Alamogordo 47

Gallup (17-5) at Piedra Vista (12-10), Tues., 7p: A tricky game for both programs as Gallup is looking vulnerable this season and Piedra Vista is this villain under disguise. Gallup lost to Farmington at home and for the first time is not the leader for the DC. Piedra Vista is our disguise because they are well coached and have some young talent to make the upset on any given night. Not many teams have the young talent that you could pick to step up in a big game.

Prediction: Gallup 65, Piedra Vista 57

Grants (18-3) at St. Pius X (14-7), Tues, 7p: I have to pick an upset team and even though it pains me to do it here against my Alma mater - I am. Why? St. Pius this season has played very well against the top teams in 5A and are one of the few, very few, teams that are coached by one of the best coaches the state has to offer that no matter who is on the roster could be on upset alert. Tempo is all over this game and who can control it. Pius if they run their system and limit Grants possessions will do fine, but also capitalizing on every possession and make Grants beat you in the half court game.

Prediction: St. Pius X 52, Grants 51

St. Michael's (8-11) at Sandia Prep (10-12), Tues, 7p: A battle for position in this district with both the Horsemen and Sundevils jocking for a Top-8 seed (rare I know) in 4A basketball. Prep owned the first meeting with a big second half on their way to a 53-34 victory. This one, should/will be closer but the Horsemen will need to play one of their best games. Neither team puts up a lot of points and the Horsemen will have to play to that strength more instead of allowing the Sundevils to beat you in transition.

Prediction: Sandia Prep 50, St. Mikes 39

Atrisco Heritage Academy (13-8) at Valley (15-6), Wed, 7p: This district is your normal Wednesday night feature and this one has state tournament implications. Valley hasn't been as dominate as we predicted them to be at several points in the season. Atrisco has somewhat overachieved on the season to this point. Valley took a 3-point victory in the first game and might struggle with a quantity of Jaguar guards, in the quality/quantity scale.

Prediction: Valley 69, Atrisco 57

Pojoaque Valley (18-4) at West Las Vegas (16-5), Thurs, 7p: This district will be one of the toughest to win this season and this game could throw it into an early three-way tie. Pojoaque Valley is becoming known as one of the better known defensive teams but still a battle of two strengths as they could shoot very well. West Las Vegas puts up points but when facing top teams (or ranked teams) they have been known to struggle some. It two losses to Grants and Robertson they were well under their average.

Prediction: Pojoaque Valley 62, West Las Vegas 61

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Overall Record: 25-6

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NMPreps.com's Week 12 Awards
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we announce our awards for the week of February 1st - February 5th. Plenty of big time games and performances for the week.

Week 12 Awards

Player of the Week - Anthony Chavez, So., Valley HS

Anthony Chavez led the the Valley Vikings in week 12 with a 25 points, 5 assist and 7 rebounds against Rio Grande in a district win. This is the first NMPreps.com player of the week award for the sophomore point guard.

Coach of the Week - Greg Brown, Volcano Vista HS

The head coach for the Volcano Vista Hawks takes home the Coach of the Week honors for the first time this season. The Hawks who have been up and down ended week 12 on the up with a major upset win over Cibola.

Team of the Week - Pojoaque Valley Elks

Not many teams could have had a bigger week than the Elks as they were led by head coach Joey Trujillo in a win over Robertson High School. The Elks now in position for a 2-seed in the state tournament with two weeks left in the season. This is the second time the Elks have won the award.

Week 12 All-NMPreps.com Team

Anthony Chavez - Valley HS - Player of the week. 25 points, 5 assists and 7 rebounds in win over Rio Grande.

Daniel Amador - Roswell HS - Two solid games this week with 22 points, 4 blocks and 4 assists vs Lovington; 27 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists vs Artesia.

Clay Patterson - Rio Rancho HS - 26 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals; 20 points, 4 assists and 3 steals vs Santa Fe.

Cesar Molina - Centennial HS - 27 points and game winning shot against Los Lunas.

Martin Trujillo - Los Lunas HS - Scored 19 points vs Centennial; 25 points and 11 rebounds vs Valencia.

Johnny McCants - Onate HS - Scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks vs Gadsden.

John Paul Garcia - Tucumcari HS - Scored 31 points in a win over Santa Rosa.

Jacob McNeely - Volcano Vista HS - Scored 14 points in an upset win over Cibola.

Oscar Perez - Santa Fe HS - Scored 18 points in a win over Rio Rancho.

Jacob Esquivel - Lordsburg HS - Scored 19 points in a win during week 12.

Top Prospect Report: 2017 Wings
Joshua J Grine

Today, we take a look at our Wings for the class of 2017 on our countdown of Top Players in the state of New Mexico. To view the rest of the Player Rankings view our Top Prospects Report homepage.

6A - WINGS

#1. Jeremy Snider, W, 6'4'', Rio Rancho HS

Snider hasn't had the season we projected for him but still one of the prospects to watch with plenty of upside. He plays D, has good size for a wing and offensively can score off the dribble in transition or as a spot up shooter.

#2. Marcus Hill, W, 6'0'', Cleveland HS

Marcus Hill could be in the guards list but feel he is a mixture of a good guard but a utility combo player that can board or defend bigger guards or forwards. Good wide body that can knock down from the outside.

#3. Kevin Medrano, W, Gadsden HS

Don't have his size but Medrano is the perfect role playing wing. He can board, sees the court well to get into position to score and be the perfect second option to Tomas Cano.

4. Duece Goodrich, W, Hobbs HS
5. Marcus Hodge, W, Hobbs HS
6. Bishop Woodruff, W, 6'2'', Alamogordo HS
7. Simeon Moya, W, La Cueva HS

5A - WINGS

1. Martin Trujillo, W, Los Lunas HS

Listed and could have gone into the forwards group but found him to be more of a wing as he could hit from the outside but also do work inside the three point line. Trujillo, is a leader and a player that does a little of everything.

2. Jeremy Anaya, W, Capital HS

Placed as a wing as he is more versatile on the offensive end able to board, penetrate and has a jumper.

3. Cal Villareal, W, Goddard HS

The 6'0 utility man has a few good games this season, highlights by a 16 point and 10 rebounds performance when we were on hand. Averaging 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

4. Nick Trujillo, W, Belen HS
5. Chris Mesquita, W, Roswell HS

Today's loss was painful. Snatched defeat from the jaws of victory today!

What is your take on the upcoming season in 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A?

Can anyone stop Sandia Prep this year?

Looks like 3A has some early favorites?

Thoughts on 2A/1A?

Who wins?

Score predictions?

Who is the best defensive team and player?

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Top 5A Underclassmen - Class of 2017, 2018, 2019
Alex Chavez - Santa Teresa - Freshman
Angel Gonzalez - Santa Teresa - Sophomore
Brandon Evans - Roswell - Sophomore
Cal Villareal - Goddard - Sophomore
Cameron Steveson - Goddard - Freshman
Carlitos Montoya - Roswell - Freshman
Carlos Duran - Bernalillo - Sophomore
Carlos Espinoza - Belen - Freshman
Cedric Reynaud - Centennial - Sophomore
Chris Atencio - Espanola - Freshman
Chris Carpenter - Roswell - Sophomore
Cody Fuentes - Artesia - Sophomore
Dante Paz - Santa Teresa - Sophomore
Dave Hooten - Artesia - Sophomore
Elijah Gamboa - Piedra Vista - Sophomore
Garrett Clayton - Valencia - Sophomore
Isaiah Jaramillo - Farmington - Freshman
Jake Rutten - Los Alamos - Freshman
Jared Gonzales - Los Lunas - Sophomore
Jharyss Granger- Artesia - Sophomore
Jon Saiz - Academy - Freshman
Junior Pena - Centennial - Sophomore
Keaton Christy - Farmington - Sophomore
Kyler Duggins - Aztec - Sophomore
Luke Fink - Goddard - Sophomore
Markus Parrish - Academy - Freshman
Matt Moleres - St. Pius X - Sophomore
Mitch Buffett - St. Pius X - Sophomore
Nick Williams - Academy - Freshman
Sam Moody - Piedra Vista - Sophomore
Spencer Hyden - Aztec - Sophomore
Tanner Brooks - Aztec - Freshman
Tanner Parnell - Belen - Sophomore
Taylor Null - Artesia - Freshman
Thomas Braybrooks - Academy - Sophomore
Thomas Wisneski - Belen - Freshman
Travis Gonzales - Los Alamos - Sophomore
Trevor Brohard - Los Lunas - Sophomore
Tyler Mead - Piedra Vista - Sophomore
Ty Villareal - Goddard - 8th Grade

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Fid Henderson, mother of Cooper and wife of the Late, Great L.G. Henderson passed Friday morning: http://www.artesiafunerals.com/services.asp?locid=60&page=odetail&id=65299

Some have proclaimed her as the First Lady of New Mexico high school football, especially in Artesia, because of the immense influence she had on so many great coaches, wifes and players during her time here with us.

She will be missed.

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Very impressive!!!

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