New Mexico HS Basketball Monday Preview
Melrose (20-4, 9-0) at Texico (20-2, 8-0)
Monday night brings a marquee matchup in eastern New Mexico as two of the state's top basketball programs square off. The No. 1 team in 1A, Melrose, faces off against the No. 2 team in 2A, Texico, in what promises to be a high-energy battle between two powerhouse programs.
The Buffaloes of Melrose boast a balanced attack led by their experienced senior guards, Josiah Roybal and Chance Brittenum. Both have been instrumental in their team's success, providing scoring options. Their ability to control the tempo and create scoring opportunities will be crucial in this contest.
Texico, on the other hand, has a dangerous weapon in 6-foot-1 sharpshooter Jett Curtis. A lethal threat from beyond the arc, Curtis has been a standout since early December, displaying next-level shooting ability that can change the game in an instant. The Wolverines will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage and offensive firepower to fend off the Buffaloes.
Prediction: Texico 66, Melrose 58
Southern Monday Showdown: District 3-5A
Organ Mountain (19-5, 9-0) vs Centennial (10-14, 5-3); Las Cruces (13-11, 6-2) at Alamogordo (10-14, 2-6); Mayfield (10-14, 3-5) at Gadsden (5-18, 0-8)
Organ Mountain sits atop the district at a perfect 9-0, playing host to Centennial, which sits in third place and looks to jump into the conversation. Centennial is currently one of the first two bubble teams out of state tournament contention and needs a 2-0 week to keep their hopes alive. However, after this matchup with Organ Mountain, they must face Las Cruces to close out the regular season.
Las Cruces, sitting in second place in District 3-5A, could still find itself on the outside looking in for the state tournament. They won the first matchup with Alamogordo convincingly, but this season has been unpredictable.
Mayfield, a team that has not been strong offensively this season, must avoid any letdown against a Gadsden Panthers squad with nothing to lose as their season nears its end. Mayfield, still holding onto playoff hopes, desperately needs this win and will look to build momentum for an upset on Friday when they visit Organ Mountain.
Predictions:
Organ Mountain 55, Centennial 49
Las Cruces 54, Alamogordo 44
Mayfield 52, Gadsden 47
Melrose (20-4, 9-0) at Texico (20-2, 8-0)
Monday night brings a marquee matchup in eastern New Mexico as two of the state's top basketball programs square off. The No. 1 team in 1A, Melrose, faces off against the No. 2 team in 2A, Texico, in what promises to be a high-energy battle between two powerhouse programs.
The Buffaloes of Melrose boast a balanced attack led by their experienced senior guards, Josiah Roybal and Chance Brittenum. Both have been instrumental in their team's success, providing scoring options. Their ability to control the tempo and create scoring opportunities will be crucial in this contest.
Texico, on the other hand, has a dangerous weapon in 6-foot-1 sharpshooter Jett Curtis. A lethal threat from beyond the arc, Curtis has been a standout since early December, displaying next-level shooting ability that can change the game in an instant. The Wolverines will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage and offensive firepower to fend off the Buffaloes.
Prediction: Texico 66, Melrose 58
Southern Monday Showdown: District 3-5A
Organ Mountain (19-5, 9-0) vs Centennial (10-14, 5-3); Las Cruces (13-11, 6-2) at Alamogordo (10-14, 2-6); Mayfield (10-14, 3-5) at Gadsden (5-18, 0-8)
Organ Mountain sits atop the district at a perfect 9-0, playing host to Centennial, which sits in third place and looks to jump into the conversation. Centennial is currently one of the first two bubble teams out of state tournament contention and needs a 2-0 week to keep their hopes alive. However, after this matchup with Organ Mountain, they must face Las Cruces to close out the regular season.
Las Cruces, sitting in second place in District 3-5A, could still find itself on the outside looking in for the state tournament. They won the first matchup with Alamogordo convincingly, but this season has been unpredictable.
Mayfield, a team that has not been strong offensively this season, must avoid any letdown against a Gadsden Panthers squad with nothing to lose as their season nears its end. Mayfield, still holding onto playoff hopes, desperately needs this win and will look to build momentum for an upset on Friday when they visit Organ Mountain.
Predictions:
Organ Mountain 55, Centennial 49
Las Cruces 54, Alamogordo 44
Mayfield 52, Gadsden 47
