UPSET MINDED - #7 Clayton vs. #2 Penasco
Look, rewatching game film of this Clayton team, they're one of the best passing teams in the class. They have multiple scoring options in Mercedes Sandoval, Mandy Crisp, Barbara Cruz, and Keegan Geary. The Penasco team they're facing is on a mission though, but how clear that focus shows up at an 8AM game will be telling. Playing in maybe the toughest 2A district should provide some confidence for the Lady Yellowjackets.
INTERESTING GAME - #6 Lordsburg vs. #3 Pecos
Madison Miller meet your double-double tournament debut. The sophomore has been outstanding for Lordsburg and is the clear mismatch against Pecos. If Pecos is back at 100%, they're back in this. But I don't like the match up. If Pecos can get back to their pace of play against a really stout Lordsburg team, they have a shot at the final four. But this is going to be a tough hill for the Lady Panthers.
BEST GAME - #4 Dulce vs. #5 Estancia
If the Rehoboth-Estancia was any indication of what this next round offers, then it'll be a thrilling one. Keep in mind, Estancia had to hit a basket with less than 10 seconds left to win that first round game. And this is a Rehoboth team from Dulce's district. This Dulce team is quick and athletic. I'm curious to see how both teams match up for the first time this season. Even more so, I'm curious how Estancia adjusts to playing a high-tempo team.
CINDERELLA or PUMPKIN?: #1 Texico vs. #8 Mescalero Apache
This is a HUGE mountain to climb for Mescalero and it'll take more than Fallon Velasquez to win this game against a talented Texico team. Is it impossible? No. Mescalero has as big a shot as anyone. But again, the youth of Mescalero Apache will have to come through in big moments in this game on both ends of the floor and can't expect Velasquez to carry them through this one. It's a tough draw for Mescalero in their fourth straight quarterfinal game facing elimination.
Look, rewatching game film of this Clayton team, they're one of the best passing teams in the class. They have multiple scoring options in Mercedes Sandoval, Mandy Crisp, Barbara Cruz, and Keegan Geary. The Penasco team they're facing is on a mission though, but how clear that focus shows up at an 8AM game will be telling. Playing in maybe the toughest 2A district should provide some confidence for the Lady Yellowjackets.
INTERESTING GAME - #6 Lordsburg vs. #3 Pecos
Madison Miller meet your double-double tournament debut. The sophomore has been outstanding for Lordsburg and is the clear mismatch against Pecos. If Pecos is back at 100%, they're back in this. But I don't like the match up. If Pecos can get back to their pace of play against a really stout Lordsburg team, they have a shot at the final four. But this is going to be a tough hill for the Lady Panthers.
BEST GAME - #4 Dulce vs. #5 Estancia
If the Rehoboth-Estancia was any indication of what this next round offers, then it'll be a thrilling one. Keep in mind, Estancia had to hit a basket with less than 10 seconds left to win that first round game. And this is a Rehoboth team from Dulce's district. This Dulce team is quick and athletic. I'm curious to see how both teams match up for the first time this season. Even more so, I'm curious how Estancia adjusts to playing a high-tempo team.
CINDERELLA or PUMPKIN?: #1 Texico vs. #8 Mescalero Apache
This is a HUGE mountain to climb for Mescalero and it'll take more than Fallon Velasquez to win this game against a talented Texico team. Is it impossible? No. Mescalero has as big a shot as anyone. But again, the youth of Mescalero Apache will have to come through in big moments in this game on both ends of the floor and can't expect Velasquez to carry them through this one. It's a tough draw for Mescalero in their fourth straight quarterfinal game facing elimination.
Who is in your 2A Final Four?
