Grine's Daily Dimes: Friday in New Mexico High School Basketball
- Capital (4-2) at Espanola Valley (2-4), 7pm
- This matchup, which used to draw a packed house, might not see the same crowd tonight, but the interest is undoubtedly there.
- Clovis (4-1) at Albuquerque Academy (5-0), 6:30pm
- Clovis, featuring one of their stronger teams in several years, faces a significant test against the top-ranked team in 4A basketball, Albuquerque Academy, who hosts the Joe Armijo Tournament.
- Highland (4-1) at Hope Christian (1-2), 11:30am
- A quality game in 4A basketball between teams ranked in the top-five. This matchup offers an early indication of which team belongs at the top of the class in boys' basketball. Keep an eye on Jesus Licon, who has been on a tear for Highland.
- Melrose (4-0) at Robertson (2-0), 1pm
- A cross-classification matchup may not impact postseason seeds significantly, but it's a treat for basketball enthusiasts.
- Portales (4-0) at Pojoaque Valley (4-2), 12:30pm
- The Ben Lujan tournament was affected by snow yesterday, and teams look to regroup today. Portales and host Pojoaque Valley clash in a resume-building game in 4A. Head coach Ryan Cordova has the Elks on the move.
- Santa Fe (4-1) at St. Michael's (2-3), 7pm
- The Demons, a top-ranked team in 5A basketball, square off against the Horsemen, the defending 3A state champs, who have faced a minor struggle to start this season. The game takes place at Perez-Shelley gym.
- Valencia (4-2) at Artesia (2-1), 7pm
- Valencia travels south to Artesia for a game that promises to provide a clearer picture of the 4A basketball landscape.