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CLASS 5A
#1 Hobbs vs. #9 Rio Rancho - Rio Rancho makes it close in the first half but Hobbs finds separation thanks to balanced offensive attack.
Prediction: Hobbs 55 Rio Rancho 41
#4 Carlsbad vs. #5 Volcano Vista - Volcano Vista takes the early lead, but the lack of experience and game management leads to a Carlsbad comeback and win.
Prediction: Carlsbad 46 Volcano Vista 43
#3 West Mesa vs. #6 Mayfield - Mayfield makes it a close game early, but West Mesa is throwing up fireballs from the arc with a solid night from the arc and from the free throw line.
Prediction: West Mesa 50 Mayfield 46
#2 Piedra Vista vs. #7 Farmington - It'll be a close one early as Farmington takes the lead through most of the game, until Piedra Vista comes storming back and claims the win by one point.
Prediction: Piedra Vista 53 Farmington 52
CLASS 4A
#1 Kirtland Central vs. #8 Portales - Portales keeps it close by halftime, but a huge 3rd quarter outburst creates separation for KC to go on and win.
Prediction: Kirtland Central 60 Portales 49
#5 Highland vs. #13 Espanola Valley - Espanola finds their shooting stroke at some point during the game and that's the turning point after they struggle against Cailee Crawford and the Lady Hornets.
Prediction: Espanola Valley 49 Highland 48
#3 Gallup vs. #11 Goddard - It's close for a half and possibly three quarters. But Gallup's ability to make turnovers into points creates a run that the Lady Rockets can't overcome.
Prediction: Gallup 57 Goddard 45
#2 Los Lunas vs. #10 Hope Christian - Hope Christian takes the early lead, but falters when Los Lunas converts turnovers into points.
Prediction: Los Lunas 65 Hope Christian 50
CLASS 3A
#1 Robertson vs. #8 West Las Vegas - Valiant effort by West but the rivalry doesn't show up on the defensive end for the Lady Dons as Robertson dominates the paint for the win.
Prediction: Robertson 58 West Las Vegas 45
#4 Hatch Valley vs. #5 Navajo Prep - Navajo Prep takes the early lead, but Hatch Valley makes it game in the 3rd quarter. Navajo Prep gets it done through baskets in transition and the 3-point arc.
Prediction: Navajo Prep 52 Hatch Valley 48
#3 Tucumcari vs. #6 Tularosa - Too many weapons versus "two" few weapons. It's Tulie in a battle and deficit they can't overcome.
Prediction: Tucumcari 59 Tularosa 39
#2 Santa Fe Indian vs. #7 Socorro - The youth of Socorro will make an impression but not enough points on the board to upset the Lady Braves.
Prediction: Santa Fe Indian 65 Socorro 37
CLASS 2A
#1 Texico vs. #8 Mescalero Apache - It's close through halftime as the Lady Chiefs trail by two possessions. Texico uses a big third quarter after adjustments to win decisively.
Prediction: Texico 62 Mescalero Apache 46
#4 Dulce vs. #5 Estancia - It's another battle for Estancia but this time despite their confidence they lose to a quicker team that finds their way to the line.
Prediction: Dulce 48 Estancia 47
#3 Pecos vs. #6 Lordsburg - It's a stunning performance by Lordsburg after Pecos can't find their rhythm until it's too late.
Prediction: Lordsburg 44 Pecos 42
#2 Penasco vs. #7 Clayton - I'm going to be cheap and hedge my prediction. Penasco comes out swinging and ready and defeats Clayton after a close second half run.
Prediction: Penasco 51 Clayton 47
CLASS 1A (Wednesday's Prediction)
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