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Feature Daily Dimes –Saturday, December 21

J Grine

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Daily Dimes – Saturday, December 21

NMPreps publisher Joshua Grine highlights the top New Mexico high school basketball games to watch tonight. Stay tuned to NMPreps for in-depth coverage of high school hoops across the state.


Atrisco Heritage (7-2) at Eldorado (3-3), 1 PM

This is a quality Albuquerque matchup, with both teams averaging around 71 points per game and featuring fast-paced, high-tempo offenses. The game carries significant implications for seeding, as both teams could end up on the cusp of earning a top-eight state tournament seed.

Prediction: Atrisco Heritage 75, Eldorado 68


Cleveland (6-0) at Organ Mountain (4-2), 1:30 PM

Cleveland narrowly escaped Las Cruces High last night with a 62-59 win during their two-day trip to southern New Mexico. Now, they face a top-ten-ranked Organ Mountain team eager to bounce back from a two-game losing streak. Expect a tight game that could be decided by late-game offensive execution, as both teams play with similar styles and pacing.

Prediction: Organ Mountain 61, Cleveland 58


Artesia (4-2) at Valley (4-3), 2 PM

This is a fantastic Saturday afternoon matchup for high school basketball fans in New Mexico. Artesia, a preseason favorite to win it all, is still proving their championship potential. Meanwhile, Valley has emerged as a team capable of pulling off surprises, with several impressive wins already under their belt.

Prediction: Artesia 68, Valley 62


Magdalena (8-1) at Texico (7-0), 5:45 PM

Over in eastern New Mexico, fans of small-school basketball are in for a treat. This showdown features the No. 2-ranked team in 1A, Magdalena, against the No. 3-ranked team in 2A, Texico. Both teams are well-coached and boast highly skilled players. In my opinion, this is the must-watch game of the day.

Prediction: Texico 59, Magdalena 54


Tohatchi (8-1) vs. Robertson (6-2), 7:30 PM

In Aztec, the Tohatchi Cougars and Robertson Cardinals face off in the championship game. This matchup offers a glimpse at how Tohatchi stacks up against top-ranked teams in 3A. Both squads have the potential to make deep runs in March, making this an exciting battle.

Prediction: Robertson 64, Tohatchi 58
 
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