UPSET MINDED: #7 Farmington vs. #2 Piedra Vista
What we all know is that it's hard to beat a team three, four, maybe even five times in a single season. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams and I'm sure Farmington hasn't forgotten their embarrassing outing the last time at home against PV. PV has all the makings to get to the championship but it'll take another dominant showing against their cross-town rival. And as you know, rivalry games add another layer of uncertainty.
INTERESTING MEETING: #3 West Mesa vs. #6 Mayfield
It's small-ball versus small-ball and it's going to be a fight. Two quality teams that play solid man-to-man defense will require every scoring opportunity to be seized. Whether it's in transition, off turnovers or from the free-throw line. This could be a great offensive exhibition or one that could be decided from the free-throw line.
BEST GAME: #4 Carlsbad vs. #5 Volcano Vista
The slow paced Carlsbad Cavegirls versus the explosive Volcano Vista squad. This will be a fun one and a great test in control of pace for Volcano Vista should they get the lead. Carlsbad may not seem to have the offense to match but with Carsyn Boswell and Kaliyah Montoya have the ability to stop the clock and get to the free throw line with the best of them. Volcano may not be out of the game, but the decision-making in this one will be critical.
CINDERELLA OR PUMPKIN?: #9 Rio Rancho vs. #1 Hobbs
A trio of solid guards versus maybe the best team in the state. How well do the guards play versus Hobbs pressure defense? Also, Rio Rancho is sure missing Mitchel Mortensen more and more with the need for someone to match Ayanna Smith in the paint. I'm just excited to see Wisdom Anthony in person versus the likes of possibly Kelsie Hawkins.
What we all know is that it's hard to beat a team three, four, maybe even five times in a single season. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams and I'm sure Farmington hasn't forgotten their embarrassing outing the last time at home against PV. PV has all the makings to get to the championship but it'll take another dominant showing against their cross-town rival. And as you know, rivalry games add another layer of uncertainty.
INTERESTING MEETING: #3 West Mesa vs. #6 Mayfield
It's small-ball versus small-ball and it's going to be a fight. Two quality teams that play solid man-to-man defense will require every scoring opportunity to be seized. Whether it's in transition, off turnovers or from the free-throw line. This could be a great offensive exhibition or one that could be decided from the free-throw line.
BEST GAME: #4 Carlsbad vs. #5 Volcano Vista
The slow paced Carlsbad Cavegirls versus the explosive Volcano Vista squad. This will be a fun one and a great test in control of pace for Volcano Vista should they get the lead. Carlsbad may not seem to have the offense to match but with Carsyn Boswell and Kaliyah Montoya have the ability to stop the clock and get to the free throw line with the best of them. Volcano may not be out of the game, but the decision-making in this one will be critical.
CINDERELLA OR PUMPKIN?: #9 Rio Rancho vs. #1 Hobbs
A trio of solid guards versus maybe the best team in the state. How well do the guards play versus Hobbs pressure defense? Also, Rio Rancho is sure missing Mitchel Mortensen more and more with the need for someone to match Ayanna Smith in the paint. I'm just excited to see Wisdom Anthony in person versus the likes of possibly Kelsie Hawkins.
What do your predictions look like?
