NMPreps.com 6A Rankings
By: Chantz Atcitty of NMPreps.com
Overview
It’s a new season and Class 6A is looking a tad different with realignment and reclassification. We have a rising team atop our preseason rankings in Carlsbad. It was quite the historical run the Cavegirls made last season and they’re returning a number of contributors such as standout guard Carsyn Boswell and Lauryn Wade. Their returning frontcourt features a tough duo in Kim Best and Teagan Rogers. Carlsbad is looking like a true contender but right behind them is one of the toughest defensive teams in the state.
At the second spot, a determined Cibola squad looks to avenge last year’s title game loss, but they’ll have to do so for a better part of the season without Corbyn Cunningham and top prospect Amaya Brown. Both players look to return to the team in the second half of the season, but the remaining Cibola squad won’t be too despondent. Graduating one senior, Cibola looks to return a wealth of standout players like Kavionnia Brown and Tiana Guillory.
At the #3 spot Eldorado is looking to make it further than their surprising early exit in last season’s state tournament. They’ll be led by senior guard Sydney Candelaria. Following the Lady Eagles are the defending state champions Volcano Vista. The Lady Hawks graduated three of their top four scorers but do return veteran guard, Melissa Mancha. Rounding out the Top-5 is Las Cruces. Despite losing the talented junior guard in Jayden Perez (transferred to Onate), the Lady Bulldawgs still have the scoring talents of Sarah Abney and Janessa Johnson.
Debuting in 6A and the Top-10 is Centennial. The Lady Hawks are returning a young core led by senior guard Brooklyn Calderazzo who averaged 13.0 points per game. Sandia graduates only three seniors but returns their top 4 scorers from last season. Hobbs also graduated three seniors but they’re biggest move came in gaining former Roswell head coach Joe Carpenter to lead the program. Despite graduating three of their top four scorers, Mayfield does bring back top scorer Jayce Gorzeman and remain in the Top-10. Finally, West Mesa returns a young squad and three of which started as freshman last year and led the Lady Mustangs to a runner-up finish in district.
NMPreps.com Pre-Season 6A Rankings
1. Carlsbad
2. Cibola
3. Eldorado
4. Volcano Vista
5. Las Cruces
6. Centennial
7. Sandia
8. Hobbs
9. Mayfield
10. West Mesa
By: Chantz Atcitty of NMPreps.com
Overview
It’s a new season and Class 6A is looking a tad different with realignment and reclassification. We have a rising team atop our preseason rankings in Carlsbad. It was quite the historical run the Cavegirls made last season and they’re returning a number of contributors such as standout guard Carsyn Boswell and Lauryn Wade. Their returning frontcourt features a tough duo in Kim Best and Teagan Rogers. Carlsbad is looking like a true contender but right behind them is one of the toughest defensive teams in the state.
At the second spot, a determined Cibola squad looks to avenge last year’s title game loss, but they’ll have to do so for a better part of the season without Corbyn Cunningham and top prospect Amaya Brown. Both players look to return to the team in the second half of the season, but the remaining Cibola squad won’t be too despondent. Graduating one senior, Cibola looks to return a wealth of standout players like Kavionnia Brown and Tiana Guillory.
At the #3 spot Eldorado is looking to make it further than their surprising early exit in last season’s state tournament. They’ll be led by senior guard Sydney Candelaria. Following the Lady Eagles are the defending state champions Volcano Vista. The Lady Hawks graduated three of their top four scorers but do return veteran guard, Melissa Mancha. Rounding out the Top-5 is Las Cruces. Despite losing the talented junior guard in Jayden Perez (transferred to Onate), the Lady Bulldawgs still have the scoring talents of Sarah Abney and Janessa Johnson.
Debuting in 6A and the Top-10 is Centennial. The Lady Hawks are returning a young core led by senior guard Brooklyn Calderazzo who averaged 13.0 points per game. Sandia graduates only three seniors but returns their top 4 scorers from last season. Hobbs also graduated three seniors but they’re biggest move came in gaining former Roswell head coach Joe Carpenter to lead the program. Despite graduating three of their top four scorers, Mayfield does bring back top scorer Jayce Gorzeman and remain in the Top-10. Finally, West Mesa returns a young squad and three of which started as freshman last year and led the Lady Mustangs to a runner-up finish in district.
NMPreps.com Pre-Season 6A Rankings
1. Carlsbad
2. Cibola
3. Eldorado
4. Volcano Vista
5. Las Cruces
6. Centennial
7. Sandia
8. Hobbs
9. Mayfield
10. West Mesa
