4-Point Play: 6A Questions and Lessons Learned
Joshua J. Grine
We've seen a handful of 6A teams play this season and we still are shocked by things we shouldn't be surprised about in 2015-2016. The parity is high and we shake down what we have seen. Agree, disagree or agree to disagree.
THE OCHO: TOP-8 TEAMS (NOT SEEDS BUT MAYBE SEEDS)
In our opinion these are the 8-best teams in 6A. Plenty could change before March but to this point this is who we like.
1. Valley (6-2)
2. Cleveland (8-4)
3. Onate (9-3)
4. Rio Rancho (9-3)
5. Cibola (7-1)
6. Rio Grande (6-2)
7. Carlsbad (9-3)
8. Albuquerque (5-3)
Questions and Lessons
1. Albuquerque High (5-3): This team was a tale of two stories in the contest against Rio Rancho High. First half they slowed it down too much in my opinion. In the second half they let Gabe Bump and shooting guard Allonzo Armijo loose and it was a different story. These two need the ball in their hands in order for them to stay in the Top-8.
2. Carlsbad (9-3): The Cavemen suffered a big loss in McAlister out with the injury. They are struggling right now on the offensive side of the ball and him out might be the reason. Defensively they are one of the best but they lack the scorer they had in Smith last season. They are struggling and will struggle against quicker, guard orientated teams that can hit from the three.
3. Rio Rancho (9-3): We had to place them in here after seeing them three times. One thing that is certain is they have talent. The other thing is they are still a team growing with the season. They are young, start three juniors and two sophomores, and return three varsity experienced players from the Final Four last season. I wouldn't sell on this team.
Joshua J. Grine
We've seen a handful of 6A teams play this season and we still are shocked by things we shouldn't be surprised about in 2015-2016. The parity is high and we shake down what we have seen. Agree, disagree or agree to disagree.
THE OCHO: TOP-8 TEAMS (NOT SEEDS BUT MAYBE SEEDS)
In our opinion these are the 8-best teams in 6A. Plenty could change before March but to this point this is who we like.
1. Valley (6-2)
2. Cleveland (8-4)
3. Onate (9-3)
4. Rio Rancho (9-3)
5. Cibola (7-1)
6. Rio Grande (6-2)
7. Carlsbad (9-3)
8. Albuquerque (5-3)
Questions and Lessons
1. Albuquerque High (5-3): This team was a tale of two stories in the contest against Rio Rancho High. First half they slowed it down too much in my opinion. In the second half they let Gabe Bump and shooting guard Allonzo Armijo loose and it was a different story. These two need the ball in their hands in order for them to stay in the Top-8.
2. Carlsbad (9-3): The Cavemen suffered a big loss in McAlister out with the injury. They are struggling right now on the offensive side of the ball and him out might be the reason. Defensively they are one of the best but they lack the scorer they had in Smith last season. They are struggling and will struggle against quicker, guard orientated teams that can hit from the three.
3. Rio Rancho (9-3): We had to place them in here after seeing them three times. One thing that is certain is they have talent. The other thing is they are still a team growing with the season. They are young, start three juniors and two sophomores, and return three varsity experienced players from the Final Four last season. I wouldn't sell on this team.
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