5A Basketball: Quarterfinals Predictions & Lines
BRACKET
(1) Las Cruces vs (9) Sandia, 7p
(2) Volcano Vista vs (10) Carlsbad, 7p
(3) La Cueva vs (6) Los Lunas, 6p
(4) Hobbs vs (5) Atrisco Heritage, 6p
PREDICTIONS
Las Cruces 75, Sandia 61
Volcano Vista 66, Carlsbad 52
La Cueva 68, Los Lunas 55
Hobbs 69, Atrisco Heritage 59
LINE
Las Cruces -14.5
Volcano Vista -13.5
La Cueva -13.5
Hobbs -9.5
PREVIEW
(1) Las Cruces (29-0) vs (9) Sandia 18-9): This game features some of the top prospects ranked in the top-15 heading into the season. Las Cruces with the duo of William Benjamin and Isaiah Carr - two seniors that have the Bulldogs putting in 80-points per contest. Sandia now has Sean Johnson (2022), who was ranked very high this preseason, coming off a 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assist game.
(2) Volcano Vista (26-0) vs (10) Carlsbad (23-6): The Volcano Vista Hawks stay perfect as they head into the quarterfinals. Look for guard Ja'Kwon Hill (2022) to continue proving that he's one of the best in the state consistently putting up 17-18 points per game. Carlsbad making the long drive back to the metro area after upsetting Rio Rancho in the first round. Damian Perez, a 6-5 junior, had a nice showing in the opening round putting in 15-points.
(3) La Cueva (23-3) vs (6) Los Lunas (21-8): We have two teams that feature some solid young talent that will carry us into next season as well. Yes, we know the key names Exodus Ayers (2023) and Cedarius Yates (2023) for La Cueva and the young man Jalin Holland (2025) for Los Lunas. The x-factor will be two stud seniors Gabe Trujillo (2022/La Cueva) and Jamian Perez (2022/Los Lunas).
(4) Hobbs (26-2) vs (5) Atrisco Heritage (19-8): The Hobbs Eagles have somewhat flown under the radar despite a 26-win season and riding a 12-game win streak. The Eagles have a pair of seniors putting in nearly 20-points per game in Jalen Goar and Aaron Molina. The Atrisco Heritage Jaguars have a talented squad and should be a dangerous threat despite a rough couple weeks being 2-5 in the last seven games but it is the post season and will look to seniors Javier Mendoza and Colby Wade to carry them forward.
BRACKET
(1) Las Cruces vs (9) Sandia, 7p
(2) Volcano Vista vs (10) Carlsbad, 7p
(3) La Cueva vs (6) Los Lunas, 6p
(4) Hobbs vs (5) Atrisco Heritage, 6p
PREDICTIONS
Las Cruces 75, Sandia 61
Volcano Vista 66, Carlsbad 52
La Cueva 68, Los Lunas 55
Hobbs 69, Atrisco Heritage 59
LINE
Las Cruces -14.5
Volcano Vista -13.5
La Cueva -13.5
Hobbs -9.5
PREVIEW
(1) Las Cruces (29-0) vs (9) Sandia 18-9): This game features some of the top prospects ranked in the top-15 heading into the season. Las Cruces with the duo of William Benjamin and Isaiah Carr - two seniors that have the Bulldogs putting in 80-points per contest. Sandia now has Sean Johnson (2022), who was ranked very high this preseason, coming off a 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assist game.
(2) Volcano Vista (26-0) vs (10) Carlsbad (23-6): The Volcano Vista Hawks stay perfect as they head into the quarterfinals. Look for guard Ja'Kwon Hill (2022) to continue proving that he's one of the best in the state consistently putting up 17-18 points per game. Carlsbad making the long drive back to the metro area after upsetting Rio Rancho in the first round. Damian Perez, a 6-5 junior, had a nice showing in the opening round putting in 15-points.
(3) La Cueva (23-3) vs (6) Los Lunas (21-8): We have two teams that feature some solid young talent that will carry us into next season as well. Yes, we know the key names Exodus Ayers (2023) and Cedarius Yates (2023) for La Cueva and the young man Jalin Holland (2025) for Los Lunas. The x-factor will be two stud seniors Gabe Trujillo (2022/La Cueva) and Jamian Perez (2022/Los Lunas).
(4) Hobbs (26-2) vs (5) Atrisco Heritage (19-8): The Hobbs Eagles have somewhat flown under the radar despite a 26-win season and riding a 12-game win streak. The Eagles have a pair of seniors putting in nearly 20-points per game in Jalen Goar and Aaron Molina. The Atrisco Heritage Jaguars have a talented squad and should be a dangerous threat despite a rough couple weeks being 2-5 in the last seven games but it is the post season and will look to seniors Javier Mendoza and Colby Wade to carry them forward.
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