Daily Dimes: Tuesday, December 3rd
By J Grine
Welcome back to the Daily Dimes, where we spotlight the must-see matchups in New Mexico high school basketball. Here's a look at tonight's games:
Hobbs (1-0) at Centennial (1-1)
The Hobbs Eagles are out to prove their No. 3 (5A) ranking is legitimate after a commanding win over Brownfield, TX, with guard Abraham Pena (14 points, 4 assists) stepping up as a playmaker. Centennial had a rough opener, losing 58-27 to El Paso-Franklin, TX, but rebounded with a 56-29 victory over Los Lunas. Can they show consistency in week two? Real or No Deal in week 2.
Favorite: Hobbs, -7.5
Gallup (1-1) at Pojoaque Valley (1-0)
Gallup is on a rollercoaster start, dropping their opener 52-35 to Valencia but squeaking by Deming 57-54. Meanwhile, Pojoaque Valley is gaining traction as a preseason dark horse after a 48-39 win over Albuquerque Academy. The hosts will look to maintain momentum.
Favorite: Pojoaque Valley, -11.5
St. Michael's (0-0) at St. Pius X (1-0)
The Dakota Montoya era at St. Michael's begins with a road test against St. Pius X, fresh off a nail-biting 55-53 win over Valley. With both teams dealing with limited rosters after last weekend’s football games, this Catholic-school showdown promises intensity.
Favorite: St. Pius X, -3.5
Valencia (2-0) at Del Norte (1-0)
Valencia is looking like an early sleeper with convincing wins over Deming (45-35) and Gallup (52-35). Del Norte, while ranked, remains somewhat of an unknown despite an emphatic 70-32 win over Cottonwood Classical. This could be the game that sets the tone for both squads moving forward. Another early Real or No Deal.
Favorite: Del Norte, -1.5
Volcano Vista (1-0) at La Cueva (0-1)
Volcano Vista's powerhouse program is poised to roll past La Cueva, which has struggled with roster turnover and a downward trend in recent seasons. Expect this one to be a lopsided affair.
Favorite: Volcano Vista, -20.5
Stick with Daily Dimes all season for expanded coverage, including more games and our watchlist of the Top 25 Players in New Mexico High School Basketball.
By J Grine
Welcome back to the Daily Dimes, where we spotlight the must-see matchups in New Mexico high school basketball. Here's a look at tonight's games:
Hobbs (1-0) at Centennial (1-1)
The Hobbs Eagles are out to prove their No. 3 (5A) ranking is legitimate after a commanding win over Brownfield, TX, with guard Abraham Pena (14 points, 4 assists) stepping up as a playmaker. Centennial had a rough opener, losing 58-27 to El Paso-Franklin, TX, but rebounded with a 56-29 victory over Los Lunas. Can they show consistency in week two? Real or No Deal in week 2.
Favorite: Hobbs, -7.5
Gallup (1-1) at Pojoaque Valley (1-0)
Gallup is on a rollercoaster start, dropping their opener 52-35 to Valencia but squeaking by Deming 57-54. Meanwhile, Pojoaque Valley is gaining traction as a preseason dark horse after a 48-39 win over Albuquerque Academy. The hosts will look to maintain momentum.
Favorite: Pojoaque Valley, -11.5
St. Michael's (0-0) at St. Pius X (1-0)
The Dakota Montoya era at St. Michael's begins with a road test against St. Pius X, fresh off a nail-biting 55-53 win over Valley. With both teams dealing with limited rosters after last weekend’s football games, this Catholic-school showdown promises intensity.
Favorite: St. Pius X, -3.5
Valencia (2-0) at Del Norte (1-0)
Valencia is looking like an early sleeper with convincing wins over Deming (45-35) and Gallup (52-35). Del Norte, while ranked, remains somewhat of an unknown despite an emphatic 70-32 win over Cottonwood Classical. This could be the game that sets the tone for both squads moving forward. Another early Real or No Deal.
Favorite: Del Norte, -1.5
Volcano Vista (1-0) at La Cueva (0-1)
Volcano Vista's powerhouse program is poised to roll past La Cueva, which has struggled with roster turnover and a downward trend in recent seasons. Expect this one to be a lopsided affair.
Favorite: Volcano Vista, -20.5
Stick with Daily Dimes all season for expanded coverage, including more games and our watchlist of the Top 25 Players in New Mexico High School Basketball.
