2025 Class 4A Baseball Quarterfinal Preview and Predictions
The 2025 NMAA Class 4A State Baseball Tournament advances to quarterfinal action on Thursday, May 15, at the Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Sports Complex in Albuquerque. After an opening round filled with upsets and close calls, only eight teams remain — and just three of the top five seeds have survived. Here's a breakdown of each matchup and what to expect in the quest for the blue trophy.
#1 Artesia (22-6) vs. #9 Hope Christian (18-10)
Thursday, May 15 – 9:30 a.m.
Top-seeded Artesia looked sharp in a first-round sweep of Bernalillo (5-0, 8-5). The Bulldogs bring a strong balance of pitching and offense, and their defense remains one of the best in Class 4A. Jett Fuentes and Frankie Galindo are swinging hot bats and could be difference-makers in the quarterfinals.
Hope Christian emerged from a gritty series against Valley, winning Games 2 and 3, including a 6-5 nail-biter to advance. Caleb Pena (.390 AVG) leads a resilient Huskies lineup, and their deep pitching rotation has carried them through a tough second half of the season.
Prediction: Artesia 8, Hope Christian 3
Hope will keep it close, but Artesia’s overall depth and postseason polish should push them into the semifinals.
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The 2025 NMAA Class 4A State Baseball Tournament advances to quarterfinal action on Thursday, May 15, at the Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Sports Complex in Albuquerque. After an opening round filled with upsets and close calls, only eight teams remain — and just three of the top five seeds have survived. Here's a breakdown of each matchup and what to expect in the quest for the blue trophy.
#1 Artesia (22-6) vs. #9 Hope Christian (18-10)
Thursday, May 15 – 9:30 a.m.
Top-seeded Artesia looked sharp in a first-round sweep of Bernalillo (5-0, 8-5). The Bulldogs bring a strong balance of pitching and offense, and their defense remains one of the best in Class 4A. Jett Fuentes and Frankie Galindo are swinging hot bats and could be difference-makers in the quarterfinals.
Hope Christian emerged from a gritty series against Valley, winning Games 2 and 3, including a 6-5 nail-biter to advance. Caleb Pena (.390 AVG) leads a resilient Huskies lineup, and their deep pitching rotation has carried them through a tough second half of the season.
Prediction: Artesia 8, Hope Christian 3
Hope will keep it close, but Artesia’s overall depth and postseason polish should push them into the semifinals.
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