LAST NIGHT TAKEAWAYS
Upset(s): Manzano 70, Atrisco Heritage 68. The unranked Monarchs earned that early season resume win over the Jaguars. The Atrisco Heritage Jaguars (No. 9 NMPreps.com Power-16 Rankings) was our sleeper pick to win it all at the APS Metro Championships but now have a date with Valley, also upset on Tuesday night in the opening round. Albuquerque 66, Valley 61. We watched the opening half and the Vikings controlled the opening half with big shots and containing do-all point guard Jude Tapia for the Bulldogs. Well, the Dogs, currently unranked in 5A, must have opened things up in the second half as they improve to 4-5 on the season.
Take Notice: Alamogordo 81, Mayfield 55. Head coach James Voight has built a sound program everywhere he's gone and that stays true in Alamogordo. Voight has the Tigers at 12-3 on the season and starting district play 1-0 with a monster win. Centennial 68, Onate 51. Well, this could be in the upset section of the night as well with the Hawks taking out the third ranked Onate Knights on opening night of district play. Could the Hawks be peaking at the right time?
BIG THREE FOR TODAY
APS Metro: Championship Side (7pm)
#1 Volcano Vista vs #8 Rio Rancho (at Volcano Vista)
#2 Cleveland vs #7 Hope Christian (at Cibola)
#3 Eldorado vs #6 La Cueva (at La Cueva)
#12 Albuquerque vs #13 Manzano (at Valley)
Scoop: The 1 and 2 seed is likely to meet up on Saturday at Albuquerque High School for the championship. Interesting note is the team that has won the APS Metro has never won a state championship in the top classification. If you are thinking of taking an upset tonight, don't sleep on Rio Rancho.
APS Metro: Consolation Side (5:30pm)
#4 Atrisco Heritage vs #5 Valley (at Valley)
#9 Highland vs #16 Rio Grande (at Volcano Vista)
#10 West Mesa vs #15 Cibola (at Cibola)
#11 Del Norte vs #14 Sandia (at La Cueva)
Scoop: Well, the obvious game to watch is the Atrisco-Valley game. Both will still remain favorites for a deep run in March. Also, it puts two of the most fiery head coaches against each other. Highland had players suspended last night, they return tonight against Rio Grande.
Upset(s): Manzano 70, Atrisco Heritage 68. The unranked Monarchs earned that early season resume win over the Jaguars. The Atrisco Heritage Jaguars (No. 9 NMPreps.com Power-16 Rankings) was our sleeper pick to win it all at the APS Metro Championships but now have a date with Valley, also upset on Tuesday night in the opening round. Albuquerque 66, Valley 61. We watched the opening half and the Vikings controlled the opening half with big shots and containing do-all point guard Jude Tapia for the Bulldogs. Well, the Dogs, currently unranked in 5A, must have opened things up in the second half as they improve to 4-5 on the season.
Take Notice: Alamogordo 81, Mayfield 55. Head coach James Voight has built a sound program everywhere he's gone and that stays true in Alamogordo. Voight has the Tigers at 12-3 on the season and starting district play 1-0 with a monster win. Centennial 68, Onate 51. Well, this could be in the upset section of the night as well with the Hawks taking out the third ranked Onate Knights on opening night of district play. Could the Hawks be peaking at the right time?
BIG THREE FOR TODAY
APS Metro: Championship Side (7pm)
#1 Volcano Vista vs #8 Rio Rancho (at Volcano Vista)
#2 Cleveland vs #7 Hope Christian (at Cibola)
#3 Eldorado vs #6 La Cueva (at La Cueva)
#12 Albuquerque vs #13 Manzano (at Valley)
Scoop: The 1 and 2 seed is likely to meet up on Saturday at Albuquerque High School for the championship. Interesting note is the team that has won the APS Metro has never won a state championship in the top classification. If you are thinking of taking an upset tonight, don't sleep on Rio Rancho.
APS Metro: Consolation Side (5:30pm)
#4 Atrisco Heritage vs #5 Valley (at Valley)
#9 Highland vs #16 Rio Grande (at Volcano Vista)
#10 West Mesa vs #15 Cibola (at Cibola)
#11 Del Norte vs #14 Sandia (at La Cueva)
Scoop: Well, the obvious game to watch is the Atrisco-Valley game. Both will still remain favorites for a deep run in March. Also, it puts two of the most fiery head coaches against each other. Highland had players suspended last night, they return tonight against Rio Grande.
