Hoops: The Week that was Week Two
Thanksgiving is over and the left over turkey sandwiches have been on the lunch menu for three days now.
Today, we recap the week that was week two for those of you who have yet to look at the basketball side until the end of next Saturday when we crown the 2016 football state champions.
Top 5 From Week 2
Did Work... Teams that Excelled
6A: Atrisco Heritage Academy (1-0). The Jaguars ranked outside the Top-25 (No. 35 Week 1 NMPreps.com Top-50 Rankings) opened the season at home and won in a fashion that makes you look twice at both teams. They beat No. 7 Volcano Vista (0-1) by an astonishing score of 64-48.
As Expected... Team That Won Big
6A: Albuquerque High (1-0). The Bulldogs opened the season hosting 5A Miyamura (0-1) and as expected for the 4th ranked Albuquerque High Bulldogs they won 74-46. The season is expected to be one that propels the Bulldogs to the expectation of many years as a title contender.
Living Up to the Hype... Team that Continues to Win
6A: Cleveland (2-0). The No. 6 Cleveland Storm have talent and the hype is high for the program that reached the Final Four in 2016. The Storm are off to a 2-0 start and things, even though early, could be in store for a return to the Final Four dare we say title game. The 62-51 win over No. 14 La Cueva (0-1) this week helps the case.
Shocker of the Week... Team with an Upset Win
5A: Del Norte Knights (1-0). The Del Norte Knights were not ranked in the preseason Top-50 and plenty of that reason could come to the fact that they had a new head coach hire last month. Well the Knights open the Jeron McIntosh era with a 67-52 win over No. 23 Highland High School (1-1).
Classification Shake Up... Early Takeover Win
5A: Farmington Scorpions (1-0). The Farmington Scorpions came in ranked just outside the Top-25 at No. 29. The Scorpions however could make a case for a move up this week with a win over previously ranked 25th Grants Pirates, 58-53. The win could mean the Scorpions are not going anywhere after a big season in 2015/2016 or that the Grants Pirates could be in a mini-rebuild.
Top 4 in Each Classification
The week two rankings will update on Monday afternoon but a quick look at the Top-4 for each classification in 6A and 5A as we get ready for the basketball season to kick into high gear.
6A
1. Rio Rancho (2-0). Ranked number one in both 6A and the state of New Mexico the Rio Rancho Rams start the season with a quality win over Sandia High School (0-1). The Rams beat Sandia 68-54 and then turnaround on Saturday to defeat Clovis 100-74.
2. Cibola (1-0). Well, the Cougars made believers and early indications that maybe the Valley Vikings, who was ranked 2nd last week, could be taking a step back as Cibola won 66-37 on opening night. New Mexico Highlands commit Desmond Carpenter also making a case as top guard in the state.
3. Albuquerque (1-0). As mentioned the Bulldogs opened the season with a 30-point win over Miyamura during the opening week. The Bulldogs move up from 4 to 3 with the win this week. The Bulldogs get the chance to prove their place with a Tuesday night date with 1-Rio Rancho.
4. Cleveland (2-0). The Storm move into the 4th spot with a 2-0 start to the season. The Storm opened the season in week one with a win over Alamogordo and last week they beat a quality opponent in La Cueva as mentioned above.
5A
1. Los Lunas (0-0). The Tigers have yet to play their opening game of the season. So, that means that we will keep them in the top spot by default until they are put into action.
2. Roswell (2-0). The Coyotes stay ranked 2nd in 5A basketball after they had a 57-55 win over Onate High School during week two. The Coyotes looking to continue to solidify themselves as one of the best basketball programs regardless of classification.
3. Artesia (0-0). Like Los Lunas the Artesia Bulldogs have yet to play a basketball, actually the two programs played last week in the 5A semi-finals. The Bulldogs have plenty of hype going into the season.
4. Capital (1-0). The Jaguars are a team that we have many questions about and they continue to do what they do well in head coach Ben Gomez - win. They Jaguars opened the season last week with a 17-point win over Lovington, 67-50.
Top Players from Week 2
Player Who Shined in the Spotlight... Desmond Carpenter (Cibola HS)
Four guards we know about and two of them faced off on Tuesday night of opening night for APS. Desmond Carpenter continued to live up to the hype and led the Cougars to an opening win.
Double Trouble... Juan Hurt and Clay Patterson (Rio Rancho HS)
We know about the two, that includes the 2016 NMPreps.com Mr. Basketball in Clay Patterson. Well the two guards opened the season with a win over Sandia with the two combining for 45-points.
More
Clay Patterson - Rio Rancho HS - 36 points vs Clovis.
Juan Hurt - Rio Rancho HS - 24 points vs Clovis.
Marquise Hill - Cleveland HS - 15 points vs La Cueva
Randy Castillo - Albuquerque HS - 19 points vs Miyamura.
Lorenzo Cantoja - Albuquerque High - 18 points vs Miyamura.
Jeremey Anaya - Capital HS - 17 points vs Lovington.
Tyler Alarid - Capital HS - 14 points vs Lovington.
Isaiah Brooks - Capital HS - 13 points vs Lovington.
Sergio Sanchez - Lovington HS - 16 points vs Capital.
Hunter Thomas - Onate HS - 15 points vs Roswell.
Josh Harrison - Onate HS - 13 points vs Roswell.
Tomas Pacheco - St. Mikes - 15 points vs East Mountain.
Isaiah Tellez - Hatch Valley - 35 points vs Reserve.
Jose Vigil - West Mesa - 28 points vs Santa Fe.
David Marquez - Santa Fe - 14 points vs West Mesa.
Thanksgiving is over and the left over turkey sandwiches have been on the lunch menu for three days now.
Today, we recap the week that was week two for those of you who have yet to look at the basketball side until the end of next Saturday when we crown the 2016 football state champions.
Top 5 From Week 2
Did Work... Teams that Excelled
6A: Atrisco Heritage Academy (1-0). The Jaguars ranked outside the Top-25 (No. 35 Week 1 NMPreps.com Top-50 Rankings) opened the season at home and won in a fashion that makes you look twice at both teams. They beat No. 7 Volcano Vista (0-1) by an astonishing score of 64-48.
As Expected... Team That Won Big
6A: Albuquerque High (1-0). The Bulldogs opened the season hosting 5A Miyamura (0-1) and as expected for the 4th ranked Albuquerque High Bulldogs they won 74-46. The season is expected to be one that propels the Bulldogs to the expectation of many years as a title contender.
Living Up to the Hype... Team that Continues to Win
6A: Cleveland (2-0). The No. 6 Cleveland Storm have talent and the hype is high for the program that reached the Final Four in 2016. The Storm are off to a 2-0 start and things, even though early, could be in store for a return to the Final Four dare we say title game. The 62-51 win over No. 14 La Cueva (0-1) this week helps the case.
Shocker of the Week... Team with an Upset Win
5A: Del Norte Knights (1-0). The Del Norte Knights were not ranked in the preseason Top-50 and plenty of that reason could come to the fact that they had a new head coach hire last month. Well the Knights open the Jeron McIntosh era with a 67-52 win over No. 23 Highland High School (1-1).
Classification Shake Up... Early Takeover Win
5A: Farmington Scorpions (1-0). The Farmington Scorpions came in ranked just outside the Top-25 at No. 29. The Scorpions however could make a case for a move up this week with a win over previously ranked 25th Grants Pirates, 58-53. The win could mean the Scorpions are not going anywhere after a big season in 2015/2016 or that the Grants Pirates could be in a mini-rebuild.
Top 4 in Each Classification
The week two rankings will update on Monday afternoon but a quick look at the Top-4 for each classification in 6A and 5A as we get ready for the basketball season to kick into high gear.
6A
1. Rio Rancho (2-0). Ranked number one in both 6A and the state of New Mexico the Rio Rancho Rams start the season with a quality win over Sandia High School (0-1). The Rams beat Sandia 68-54 and then turnaround on Saturday to defeat Clovis 100-74.
2. Cibola (1-0). Well, the Cougars made believers and early indications that maybe the Valley Vikings, who was ranked 2nd last week, could be taking a step back as Cibola won 66-37 on opening night. New Mexico Highlands commit Desmond Carpenter also making a case as top guard in the state.
3. Albuquerque (1-0). As mentioned the Bulldogs opened the season with a 30-point win over Miyamura during the opening week. The Bulldogs move up from 4 to 3 with the win this week. The Bulldogs get the chance to prove their place with a Tuesday night date with 1-Rio Rancho.
4. Cleveland (2-0). The Storm move into the 4th spot with a 2-0 start to the season. The Storm opened the season in week one with a win over Alamogordo and last week they beat a quality opponent in La Cueva as mentioned above.
5A
1. Los Lunas (0-0). The Tigers have yet to play their opening game of the season. So, that means that we will keep them in the top spot by default until they are put into action.
2. Roswell (2-0). The Coyotes stay ranked 2nd in 5A basketball after they had a 57-55 win over Onate High School during week two. The Coyotes looking to continue to solidify themselves as one of the best basketball programs regardless of classification.
3. Artesia (0-0). Like Los Lunas the Artesia Bulldogs have yet to play a basketball, actually the two programs played last week in the 5A semi-finals. The Bulldogs have plenty of hype going into the season.
4. Capital (1-0). The Jaguars are a team that we have many questions about and they continue to do what they do well in head coach Ben Gomez - win. They Jaguars opened the season last week with a 17-point win over Lovington, 67-50.
Top Players from Week 2
Player Who Shined in the Spotlight... Desmond Carpenter (Cibola HS)
Four guards we know about and two of them faced off on Tuesday night of opening night for APS. Desmond Carpenter continued to live up to the hype and led the Cougars to an opening win.
Double Trouble... Juan Hurt and Clay Patterson (Rio Rancho HS)
We know about the two, that includes the 2016 NMPreps.com Mr. Basketball in Clay Patterson. Well the two guards opened the season with a win over Sandia with the two combining for 45-points.
More
Clay Patterson - Rio Rancho HS - 36 points vs Clovis.
Juan Hurt - Rio Rancho HS - 24 points vs Clovis.
Marquise Hill - Cleveland HS - 15 points vs La Cueva
Randy Castillo - Albuquerque HS - 19 points vs Miyamura.
Lorenzo Cantoja - Albuquerque High - 18 points vs Miyamura.
Jeremey Anaya - Capital HS - 17 points vs Lovington.
Tyler Alarid - Capital HS - 14 points vs Lovington.
Isaiah Brooks - Capital HS - 13 points vs Lovington.
Sergio Sanchez - Lovington HS - 16 points vs Capital.
Hunter Thomas - Onate HS - 15 points vs Roswell.
Josh Harrison - Onate HS - 13 points vs Roswell.
Tomas Pacheco - St. Mikes - 15 points vs East Mountain.
Isaiah Tellez - Hatch Valley - 35 points vs Reserve.
Jose Vigil - West Mesa - 28 points vs Santa Fe.
David Marquez - Santa Fe - 14 points vs West Mesa.
