UPSET-MINDED: #8 West Las Vegas vs. #1 Robertson
Reasons are 1. it's a rivalry game and 2. it's a on a neutral floor. There's nothing left to lose for West and East is flying high. Sure, Coach Medina probably won't allow for lazy, unfocused play and Robertson has shown their overall talent can overcome whatever obstacles are ahead of them in this class. But I'm giving West the rivalry nod and thinking they can come through and at least make it game through four quarters.
INTERESTING GAME: #4 Hatch Valley vs. #5 Navajo Prep
I like both teams. But I believe the match-up favors Navajo Prep. Now, I don't think Hatch gets enough credit though. They got plenty of chemistry and a heckuva playmaker in Tavyn Trujillo. Plus a nice knockdown shooter in Maddi Williams. This one could be a lot closer than expected and I can honestly see both teams in the final four.
BEST GAME: #3 Tucumcari vs. #6 Tularosa
It's simple, there's the offensive machine in Tucumcari with four kids who can score and then there's Tularosa with two quality scorers at their highest level in their senior season. It's really going to come down to who can take care of the ball and get stops, but I'd be surprise if this one doesn't end up over a combined 100 points scored.
FAN FAVORITE: #2 Santa Fe Indian vs. #7 Socorro
Late game and the Lady Braves fans will crowd the Santa Ana Star Center. It's a good game for Soccoro if they're looking to make a statement with a younger team. But the cards are stacked against them in this one. SFIS boasts multiple scoring options and it's really a "pick your poison" kind of team. If someone is having an off-night someone usually steps up and gets the team going. Socorro has their work cut out for them, but if SFIS comes out slow like they did against Laguna-Acoma, maybe the Lady Warriors of Socorro have a shot?
Reasons are 1. it's a rivalry game and 2. it's a on a neutral floor. There's nothing left to lose for West and East is flying high. Sure, Coach Medina probably won't allow for lazy, unfocused play and Robertson has shown their overall talent can overcome whatever obstacles are ahead of them in this class. But I'm giving West the rivalry nod and thinking they can come through and at least make it game through four quarters.
INTERESTING GAME: #4 Hatch Valley vs. #5 Navajo Prep
I like both teams. But I believe the match-up favors Navajo Prep. Now, I don't think Hatch gets enough credit though. They got plenty of chemistry and a heckuva playmaker in Tavyn Trujillo. Plus a nice knockdown shooter in Maddi Williams. This one could be a lot closer than expected and I can honestly see both teams in the final four.
BEST GAME: #3 Tucumcari vs. #6 Tularosa
It's simple, there's the offensive machine in Tucumcari with four kids who can score and then there's Tularosa with two quality scorers at their highest level in their senior season. It's really going to come down to who can take care of the ball and get stops, but I'd be surprise if this one doesn't end up over a combined 100 points scored.
FAN FAVORITE: #2 Santa Fe Indian vs. #7 Socorro
Late game and the Lady Braves fans will crowd the Santa Ana Star Center. It's a good game for Soccoro if they're looking to make a statement with a younger team. But the cards are stacked against them in this one. SFIS boasts multiple scoring options and it's really a "pick your poison" kind of team. If someone is having an off-night someone usually steps up and gets the team going. Socorro has their work cut out for them, but if SFIS comes out slow like they did against Laguna-Acoma, maybe the Lady Warriors of Socorro have a shot?
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