Preseason Rankings: No. 15 Centennial Hawks
The 2015-2016 season has officially started and today we start our countdown of the top 50 programs in New Mexico Big School Division (6A-4A).
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The Centennial Hawks are the 5A reigning State Champs after a 28-4, 10-0 season that ended with a 16-game winning streak.
Overview: Head coach Steve Heredia has done an outstanding job building a new program and leading them to a state championship in a short four year existence. The Centennial Hawks are one of the best defensive teams and when we talk about uptempo this defense is what describes this team. They had a talented roster last season led by Cesar Molina a senior this year that has already given a verbal to play college basketball. The Hawks still a favorite moving forward are preseason No. 3 in 5A basketball.
Last Season
Record: 28-4, 10-0
Home Record: 11-1
Away Record: 8-3
Neutral Record: 9-0
Post Season: 5A State Champions
Points per game: 69.25 (2216)
Points against: 45.90 (1469)
Realistic Prediction: The Centennial Hawks (as we all know) lost a player that is one of the best talents in the state. Looking at the numbers though the Hawks allowed only 46 points a game and averaged 69 a game. Those two numbers are outstanding for 5A basketball. This team still has a talented guard in Molina, likely the best in 5A or one of the best. I could see them win 20 games again and make the Final Four, even though that task will be tough.
District Champ: 90%
Playoff Team: 100%
Elite Eight: 91%
Final Four: 89%
Title Game: 40%: We have to other teams for that game.
Returning Players: Cesar Molina is a special type of player and will be a focus for the Hawks. They will also welcome new talents and have a transfer from Venezuela that is supposed to be a special guard. They will have plenty of seniors this coming season and they all have experience.
Roster
Darren Smith (2016)
Bryce Rewalt (2016)
Reise Way (2016)
Alex Baez (2016)
Matt Monroy (2016)
Cesar Molina (2016)
Jordan Seniceros (2017)
Zane Cunico (2017)
The 2015-2016 season has officially started and today we start our countdown of the top 50 programs in New Mexico Big School Division (6A-4A).
More: Preseason Rankings Home: 50-1 | Rankings 72-51 | Preseason Preview Page
The Centennial Hawks are the 5A reigning State Champs after a 28-4, 10-0 season that ended with a 16-game winning streak.
Overview: Head coach Steve Heredia has done an outstanding job building a new program and leading them to a state championship in a short four year existence. The Centennial Hawks are one of the best defensive teams and when we talk about uptempo this defense is what describes this team. They had a talented roster last season led by Cesar Molina a senior this year that has already given a verbal to play college basketball. The Hawks still a favorite moving forward are preseason No. 3 in 5A basketball.
Last Season
Record: 28-4, 10-0
Home Record: 11-1
Away Record: 8-3
Neutral Record: 9-0
Post Season: 5A State Champions
Points per game: 69.25 (2216)
Points against: 45.90 (1469)
Realistic Prediction: The Centennial Hawks (as we all know) lost a player that is one of the best talents in the state. Looking at the numbers though the Hawks allowed only 46 points a game and averaged 69 a game. Those two numbers are outstanding for 5A basketball. This team still has a talented guard in Molina, likely the best in 5A or one of the best. I could see them win 20 games again and make the Final Four, even though that task will be tough.
District Champ: 90%
Playoff Team: 100%
Elite Eight: 91%
Final Four: 89%
Title Game: 40%: We have to other teams for that game.
Returning Players: Cesar Molina is a special type of player and will be a focus for the Hawks. They will also welcome new talents and have a transfer from Venezuela that is supposed to be a special guard. They will have plenty of seniors this coming season and they all have experience.
Roster
Darren Smith (2016)
Bryce Rewalt (2016)
Reise Way (2016)
Alex Baez (2016)
Matt Monroy (2016)
Cesar Molina (2016)
Jordan Seniceros (2017)
Zane Cunico (2017)
