Key Games to Watch this Week
Top games to watch during the week. The first half will feature key games taking place Monday - Wednesday of each week with a second half follow up for Thursday - Saturday. Post your games.
4th Quarter (Friday)
Valley (4-0) at Belen (5-2): Taking place at the Hub City tournament. The game is a seed game when it comes to the 5A bracket.
Eldorado (2-2) at Volcano Vista (5-0): Volcano Vista is a on a mission this season and have gained/earned to be in the conversation as a title contender. Hill, Alter, and Valdez create a serious trio.
Centennial (2-4) at Santa Fe (5-0): Round two of this contest. Both teams played well in their opening game. Santa Fe has a combination of quality guards and an inside presence.
3rd Quarter (Thursday)
Atrisco Heritage (2-1) at Sandia (1-1): The Adrian Ortega farewell week is here for the Atrisco Heritage Jaguars. They have a big game against highly ranked Sandia Matadors. Expect for a close but high energy contest.
Organ Mountain (1-3) vs Clovis (0-2) is a bubble game and will be one that we talk about again in February to March. Winner can get an early season criteria win.
Goddard (0-1) vs Hope Christian (1-2): This one is a top-10 4A game for early December. It is very early but which team is more likely to climb into the the title contender position.
1st Half
Volcano Vista (3-0) at La Cueva (3-0) has the makings of a late playoff matchup. Don't be surprised to see one or both in the Final Four or even making a state championship. Yes, both have that much talent.
Carlsbad (4-1) travels to Roswell to take on the Goddard Rockets (0-0) who will open their season. Carlsbad is getting 5A contender consideration while the Rockets are a 4A team with a chance at a top-8 seed.
Belen (4-1) will make the trip west to Gallup (0-1) as both teams are looking to rebound from losses last week. Belen picked up some early love with a 4-0 start to the season while Gallup was upset by Pojoaque Valley. Both hope to have missing players return soon.
Highland (2-0) at Hope Christian (1-1) is a must-see in 4A basketball with both teams likely being top-8 playoff teams that will reach the PIT floor in March. Jose Murrillo (2022) is a top-five prospect in the state but don't sleep on some of his surrounding mates.
Crownpoint (4-1) and Rehoboth Christian (3-0) make my list for small school basketball tonight as both are off to a hot start - Rehoboth Christian is a defending state champ looking to continue their reign.
Top games to watch during the week. The first half will feature key games taking place Monday - Wednesday of each week with a second half follow up for Thursday - Saturday. Post your games.
4th Quarter (Friday)
Valley (4-0) at Belen (5-2): Taking place at the Hub City tournament. The game is a seed game when it comes to the 5A bracket.
Eldorado (2-2) at Volcano Vista (5-0): Volcano Vista is a on a mission this season and have gained/earned to be in the conversation as a title contender. Hill, Alter, and Valdez create a serious trio.
Centennial (2-4) at Santa Fe (5-0): Round two of this contest. Both teams played well in their opening game. Santa Fe has a combination of quality guards and an inside presence.
3rd Quarter (Thursday)
Atrisco Heritage (2-1) at Sandia (1-1): The Adrian Ortega farewell week is here for the Atrisco Heritage Jaguars. They have a big game against highly ranked Sandia Matadors. Expect for a close but high energy contest.
Organ Mountain (1-3) vs Clovis (0-2) is a bubble game and will be one that we talk about again in February to March. Winner can get an early season criteria win.
Goddard (0-1) vs Hope Christian (1-2): This one is a top-10 4A game for early December. It is very early but which team is more likely to climb into the the title contender position.
1st Half
Volcano Vista (3-0) at La Cueva (3-0) has the makings of a late playoff matchup. Don't be surprised to see one or both in the Final Four or even making a state championship. Yes, both have that much talent.
Carlsbad (4-1) travels to Roswell to take on the Goddard Rockets (0-0) who will open their season. Carlsbad is getting 5A contender consideration while the Rockets are a 4A team with a chance at a top-8 seed.
Belen (4-1) will make the trip west to Gallup (0-1) as both teams are looking to rebound from losses last week. Belen picked up some early love with a 4-0 start to the season while Gallup was upset by Pojoaque Valley. Both hope to have missing players return soon.
Highland (2-0) at Hope Christian (1-1) is a must-see in 4A basketball with both teams likely being top-8 playoff teams that will reach the PIT floor in March. Jose Murrillo (2022) is a top-five prospect in the state but don't sleep on some of his surrounding mates.
Crownpoint (4-1) and Rehoboth Christian (3-0) make my list for small school basketball tonight as both are off to a hot start - Rehoboth Christian is a defending state champ looking to continue their reign.
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