Top 100 Player Performances Illuminate Week 2 of NM High School Basketball Season
The second week of New Mexico high school basketball brought forth a myriad of outstanding individual performances, showcasing the talent and resilience of players across the state. Here are the top 100 player performances from December 4th to December 9th, 2023:
The list continues with stellar performances, showcasing the diverse skills of high school athletes. Notable contributions include Daniel Stevenson's (Cleveland, 2024) impressive 41 points in a win over Los Lunas, and Jalin Holland's (Los Lunas, 2025) remarkable 36 points against Cleveland. Meanwhile, players like Santiago Gonzalez (Rio Grande, 2024) demonstrated dominance with a 33-point, 17-rebound performance against St. Pius X.
Girls' basketball was also well-represented, with notable performances from players like Janessa Gallegos (Atrisco Heritage Academy) scoring 30 points, including 10 three-pointers, in a win over Rio Grande, and Tatiana Magallens (Atrisco Heritage Academy) contributing 15 points in a victory over Rio Grande. Top ranked recruit Bella Hines dropped 25 points against Volcano Vista.
These performances reflect the depth of talent in New Mexico high school basketball, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive season ahead.
Abraham Pena - Hobbs (2025): Scored 32 points in a win over Centennial (Tuesday).
Adriano Washburn - Newcomb: Contributed 15 points in a win over Aztec (Wednesday).
Aidyn Pacheco - Moriarty (2025): Posted an impressive stat line of 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in a win over Legacy Academy (Thursday).
Andrew Florez - Bloomfield (2024): Secured 14 points and 6 rebounds in a win over Sandia Prep (Thursday).
Bella Hines - Eldorado (2025): She scored 25 points in a loss to Volcano Vista. She also had a 30 point game in a win over Los Lunas.
Ben Walton - Centennial (2026): Contributed 19 points to pace Centennial in the loss to Hobbs on Tuesday night.
Brandon Kehres - Organ Mountain (2024): Posted an impressive stat line of 16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block. Also, scored his career 1,000th point in a win over Roswell.
Braylon Vegas - Hobbs (2026): Scored 13 points in a win over Centennial (Tuesday).
Bryant Scales - Legacy Academy (2026): Recorded 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals in a loss to Moriarty (Thursday).
Cameron Dyer - La Cueva High School (2025): Impressive performance with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, and 5 steals in a win over Mayfield.
Chioma Holyfield - Eldorado (2025): Contributed 15 points in a loss to Volcano Vista.
Cody Vassar-Steen (Farmington): Scored 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks against Grants. Also, recorded 33 points against Pojoaque.
Crystian Perea - St. Pius X: Posted 12 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy (Friday).
Daira Solis - Manzano: Scored 10 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy.
Dalian Lopez - Pojoaque: Scored 21 points in a win over Kirtland Central.
Damian Avila - Belen: Contributed 12 points in a loss to Rio Grande (Friday).
Damian Estrada - Valencia: Impressive performance with 21 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Del Norte (Tuesday).
Damiran Smith - Alamogordo: Scored 10 points in a win over Los Lunas (Thursday).
Daniel Lovato - La Cueva High School (2025): Posted 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals in a win over Mayfield (Saturday).
Daniel Steverson - Cleveland (2024): Remarkable performance with 41 points in a win over Los Lunas (Tuesday).
Demarcus Thompson Jr. - Lovington (2024): Recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds in a win over Gallup (Thursday).
Deshaun Kensey - West Las Vegas (2025): Scored 18 points, 3 assists, and 4 steals in a win over Ruidoso (Tuesday).
Devaughn Kensey - West Las Vegas (2026): Contributed 12 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Ruidoso (Tuesday).
Diego Miscles-Rivera - Valley (2024): Scored 13 points in a loss to Highland (Tuesday).
Dillon Salazar - Tularosa: Scored 13 points in a win over Zuni (Thursday).
Donavan Rhodes - Manzano: Impressive performance with 27 points in a win against Bernalillo.
Dylan Chavez - La Cueva High School (2024): Recorded 12 points and 4 assists in a win over Mayfield (Saturday).
Dylan McCleskey - Albuquerque Academy: Scored 20 points in a win over St. Pius X (Friday).
Ele Mackrain - Moriarty (2024): Posted 13 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Legacy Academy (Thursday).
Eva Love - La Cueva (2024): Scored 22 points in a win over Centennial (Friday).
Fabian Lopez - Bernalillo: Impressive performance with 20 points against Santa Fe Prep.
Fabian Pacheco - Tularosa: Scored 13 points in a win over Zuni (Thursday).
Francois Stchivi - Valencia: Remarkable performance with 21 points in a win over Del Norte (Tuesday).
Gabriel Valerio - Belen: Contributed 12 points in a loss to Rio Grande (Friday).
Gad Harris - Sandia High School (2028): Scored 15 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 5 rebounds against Cibola.
Gursangat Bhandal - Monte Del Sol (2024): Impressive performance with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 steals on Monday (12/4).
Isaiah Brown - Sandia High School (2028): Scored 12 points, recorded 5 steals, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Isaiah Lucero - Rio Grande: Contributed 13 points in a win over Belen (Friday).
Jaevion Scales - Legacy Academy (2024): Recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in a loss to Moriarty (Thursday).
Jalin Holland - Los Lunas (2025): Scored 36 points against Cleveland on Tuesday.
Janessa Gallegos - Atrisco Heritage Academy: Remarkable performance with 30 points, including 10 three-pointers, in a win over Rio Grande.
Jasode Harris - Belen: Scored 10 points in a loss to Rio Grande (Friday).
Jason Montoya - St. Pius X: Recorded 10 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy (Friday).
Jason Montoya - St. Pius X (2024): Scored 35 points against Rio Grande.
Jason Warren - Alamogordo: Scored 11 points in a loss to Rio Rancho (Friday).
Jason Warren - Alamogordo: Contributed 17 points in a win over Los Lunas (Thursday).
Jayden Johnson - Rio Rancho (2024): Scored 16 points in a win over Alamogordo (Friday).
Jayden Johnson - Rio Rancho (2024): Recorded 8 points and 6 assists in a win over Carlsbad (Thursday).
Jerry Archuleta - Rio Rancho: Scored 12 points in a win over Alamogordo (Friday).
Jerry Archuleta - Rio Rancho (2024): Recorded 15 points in a win over Carlsbad (Thursday).
Jesus Licon - Highland (2025): Impressive performance with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists in a win over Valley (Tuesday).
Jesus Licon - Highland High School (2025): Scored 38 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a win over Centennial (Saturday).
Joe Jack - Albuquerque Academy: Posted 19 points in a win over St. Pius X (Friday).
Jordan Brown - Moriarty (2025): Contributed 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in a win over Legacy Academy (Thursday).
Jordyn Dyer - La Cueva: Scored 19 points in a win over Centennial (Friday).
Julian Arroyo - Lovington (2024): Recorded 15 points and 2 steals in a win over Gallup (Thursday).
Julian Chavez - Valley (2024): Scored 13 points in a loss to Highland (Tuesday).
Justin Mark - Albuquerque Academy: Scored 26 points in a win over St. Pius X (Friday).
Kapiolani Anitielu (Farmington): Scored 9 points, all threes, in limited action with a big win over Durango CO.
Kevin Archuleta - Rio Rancho: Contributed 16 points in a win over Alamogordo (Friday).
Laliah Bouldin - Albuquerque: Scored 13 points in a loss to Cleveland.
Landon Begay (Farmington): Scored 17 points and recorded 5 assists against Grants.
Lilliana Duncan - Volcano Vista: Contributed 12 points in a win over Eldorado.
Lilu Skarsgard - Albuquerque Academy: Scored 14 points in a win over Manzano (Thursday).
Logan Sandoval - Ruidoso: Scored 33 points in a loss to West Las Vegas (Tuesday).
Lucas Gurule - St. Michael's: Posted 22 points in a win over Los Alamos.
Marla Brunner - Albuquerque Academy: Scored 13 points in a win over Manzano (Thursday).
Mason Montoya - St. Pius X: Contributed 21 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy (Friday).
Mateo Gonzalez - Rio Grande: Scored 14 points in a win over Belen (Friday).
Mateo Salazar - Taos (2025): Scored 10 points in a loss to Capital (Tuesday).
Michael Beck (Farmington): Scored 14 points against Grants.
Mikal Ashley - Newcomb: Contributed 11 points in a win over Aztec (Wednesday).
Mike Pando - Lovington (2025): Scored 10 points in a win over Gallup (Thursday).
Mila Espinosa - Volcano Vista: Scored 19 points in a win over Eldorado.
Mitch Grover - Santa Fe Prep: Scored 15 points against Bernalillo.
Nick Manzanares - Pojoaque: Contributed 19 points in a win over Kirtland Central.
Noah Padilla - Cleveland: Scored 13 points against Los Lunas (Tuesday).
Noah Victorino - Grants: Scored 26 points in a loss to Farmington.
Noah Washington - Taos (2024): Contributed 14 points in a loss to Capital (Tuesday).
Orion King - Navajo Prep: Scored 10 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a win over Kirtland Central (Tuesday).
Owen Cheng - Highland (2025): Scored 10 points in a win over Valley (Tuesday).
PJ Montano - West Las Vegas (2024): Contributed 12 points in a win over Ruidoso (Tuesday).
Raul Stanford - Highland (2024): Posted 13 points in a win over Valley (Tuesday).
Sabiani Rios - St. Michael's: Scored 18 points in a win over
Sam Silver - Bloomfield (2024): Scored 12 points and recorded 4 assists in a win over Sandia Prep (Thursday).
Santiago Bencomo - Capital: Scored 28 points in a victory over Pecos.
Santiago Gonzalez - Rio Grande (2024): Impressive performance with 33 points and 17 rebounds against St. Pius X.
Santiago Gonzalez - Rio Grande: Scored 25 points in a win over Belen (Friday).
Savannah Madueno - Cleveland: Contributed 12 points in a win over Albuquerque.
Savier Thomas - Newcomb: Scored 16 points in a win over Aztec (Wednesday).
Sebastian Hernandez - Highland (2025): Contributed 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a win over Valley (Tuesday).
Shamus Hogue - Kirtland Central: Scored 25 points in a loss to Pojoaque Valley.
Shane Erni - Manzano (2024): Achieved 18 points and 14 rebounds against Belen.
Taejhuan Hill - Volcano Vista: Scored 18 points in a win over Eldorado.
Tatiana Magallens - Atrisco Heritage Academy: Contributed 15 points in a win over Rio Grande.
Thomas Adams - Sandia (2025): Scored 30 points against Atrisco Heritage (Tuesday).
Thomas Adams - Sandia High School (2025): Achieved 24 points and 12 rebounds against Cibola.
Van Anderson - Santa Fe Prep: Scored 22 points against Bernalillo.
Xavier Abernathy - Bloomfield (2025): Scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a win over Sandia Prep (Thursday).
Xavier Nez - Navajo Prep: Scored 16 points in a win over Kirtland Central (Tuesday).
Xavier Valencia (Pecos): Scored 15 points, including 4 three-point field goals, in a win over Cottonwood Classical (Thursday).
Xavier Valencia - Pecos: Scored 15 points in a loss to Capital.
Zadrick Betancourt - Lovington (2024): Posted 20 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds in a win over Gallup (Thursday).
Zaire Ndyabagye - Sandia (2025): Scored 18 points against Atrisco Heritage (Tuesday).
Zaria Gomez - Manzano: Scored 10 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy.
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The second week of New Mexico high school basketball brought forth a myriad of outstanding individual performances, showcasing the talent and resilience of players across the state. Here are the top 100 player performances from December 4th to December 9th, 2023:
The list continues with stellar performances, showcasing the diverse skills of high school athletes. Notable contributions include Daniel Stevenson's (Cleveland, 2024) impressive 41 points in a win over Los Lunas, and Jalin Holland's (Los Lunas, 2025) remarkable 36 points against Cleveland. Meanwhile, players like Santiago Gonzalez (Rio Grande, 2024) demonstrated dominance with a 33-point, 17-rebound performance against St. Pius X.
Girls' basketball was also well-represented, with notable performances from players like Janessa Gallegos (Atrisco Heritage Academy) scoring 30 points, including 10 three-pointers, in a win over Rio Grande, and Tatiana Magallens (Atrisco Heritage Academy) contributing 15 points in a victory over Rio Grande. Top ranked recruit Bella Hines dropped 25 points against Volcano Vista.
These performances reflect the depth of talent in New Mexico high school basketball, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive season ahead.
Abraham Pena - Hobbs (2025): Scored 32 points in a win over Centennial (Tuesday).
Adriano Washburn - Newcomb: Contributed 15 points in a win over Aztec (Wednesday).
Aidyn Pacheco - Moriarty (2025): Posted an impressive stat line of 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in a win over Legacy Academy (Thursday).
Andrew Florez - Bloomfield (2024): Secured 14 points and 6 rebounds in a win over Sandia Prep (Thursday).
Bella Hines - Eldorado (2025): She scored 25 points in a loss to Volcano Vista. She also had a 30 point game in a win over Los Lunas.
Ben Walton - Centennial (2026): Contributed 19 points to pace Centennial in the loss to Hobbs on Tuesday night.
Brandon Kehres - Organ Mountain (2024): Posted an impressive stat line of 16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block. Also, scored his career 1,000th point in a win over Roswell.
Braylon Vegas - Hobbs (2026): Scored 13 points in a win over Centennial (Tuesday).
Bryant Scales - Legacy Academy (2026): Recorded 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals in a loss to Moriarty (Thursday).
Cameron Dyer - La Cueva High School (2025): Impressive performance with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, and 5 steals in a win over Mayfield.
Chioma Holyfield - Eldorado (2025): Contributed 15 points in a loss to Volcano Vista.
Cody Vassar-Steen (Farmington): Scored 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks against Grants. Also, recorded 33 points against Pojoaque.
Crystian Perea - St. Pius X: Posted 12 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy (Friday).
Daira Solis - Manzano: Scored 10 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy.
Dalian Lopez - Pojoaque: Scored 21 points in a win over Kirtland Central.
Damian Avila - Belen: Contributed 12 points in a loss to Rio Grande (Friday).
Damian Estrada - Valencia: Impressive performance with 21 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Del Norte (Tuesday).
Damiran Smith - Alamogordo: Scored 10 points in a win over Los Lunas (Thursday).
Daniel Lovato - La Cueva High School (2025): Posted 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals in a win over Mayfield (Saturday).
Daniel Steverson - Cleveland (2024): Remarkable performance with 41 points in a win over Los Lunas (Tuesday).
Demarcus Thompson Jr. - Lovington (2024): Recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds in a win over Gallup (Thursday).
Deshaun Kensey - West Las Vegas (2025): Scored 18 points, 3 assists, and 4 steals in a win over Ruidoso (Tuesday).
Devaughn Kensey - West Las Vegas (2026): Contributed 12 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Ruidoso (Tuesday).
Diego Miscles-Rivera - Valley (2024): Scored 13 points in a loss to Highland (Tuesday).
Dillon Salazar - Tularosa: Scored 13 points in a win over Zuni (Thursday).
Donavan Rhodes - Manzano: Impressive performance with 27 points in a win against Bernalillo.
Dylan Chavez - La Cueva High School (2024): Recorded 12 points and 4 assists in a win over Mayfield (Saturday).
Dylan McCleskey - Albuquerque Academy: Scored 20 points in a win over St. Pius X (Friday).
Ele Mackrain - Moriarty (2024): Posted 13 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Legacy Academy (Thursday).
Eva Love - La Cueva (2024): Scored 22 points in a win over Centennial (Friday).
Fabian Lopez - Bernalillo: Impressive performance with 20 points against Santa Fe Prep.
Fabian Pacheco - Tularosa: Scored 13 points in a win over Zuni (Thursday).
Francois Stchivi - Valencia: Remarkable performance with 21 points in a win over Del Norte (Tuesday).
Gabriel Valerio - Belen: Contributed 12 points in a loss to Rio Grande (Friday).
Gad Harris - Sandia High School (2028): Scored 15 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 5 rebounds against Cibola.
Gursangat Bhandal - Monte Del Sol (2024): Impressive performance with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 steals on Monday (12/4).
Isaiah Brown - Sandia High School (2028): Scored 12 points, recorded 5 steals, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Isaiah Lucero - Rio Grande: Contributed 13 points in a win over Belen (Friday).
Jaevion Scales - Legacy Academy (2024): Recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in a loss to Moriarty (Thursday).
Jalin Holland - Los Lunas (2025): Scored 36 points against Cleveland on Tuesday.
Janessa Gallegos - Atrisco Heritage Academy: Remarkable performance with 30 points, including 10 three-pointers, in a win over Rio Grande.
Jasode Harris - Belen: Scored 10 points in a loss to Rio Grande (Friday).
Jason Montoya - St. Pius X: Recorded 10 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy (Friday).
Jason Montoya - St. Pius X (2024): Scored 35 points against Rio Grande.
Jason Warren - Alamogordo: Scored 11 points in a loss to Rio Rancho (Friday).
Jason Warren - Alamogordo: Contributed 17 points in a win over Los Lunas (Thursday).
Jayden Johnson - Rio Rancho (2024): Scored 16 points in a win over Alamogordo (Friday).
Jayden Johnson - Rio Rancho (2024): Recorded 8 points and 6 assists in a win over Carlsbad (Thursday).
Jerry Archuleta - Rio Rancho: Scored 12 points in a win over Alamogordo (Friday).
Jerry Archuleta - Rio Rancho (2024): Recorded 15 points in a win over Carlsbad (Thursday).
Jesus Licon - Highland (2025): Impressive performance with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists in a win over Valley (Tuesday).
Jesus Licon - Highland High School (2025): Scored 38 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a win over Centennial (Saturday).
Joe Jack - Albuquerque Academy: Posted 19 points in a win over St. Pius X (Friday).
Jordan Brown - Moriarty (2025): Contributed 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in a win over Legacy Academy (Thursday).
Jordyn Dyer - La Cueva: Scored 19 points in a win over Centennial (Friday).
Julian Arroyo - Lovington (2024): Recorded 15 points and 2 steals in a win over Gallup (Thursday).
Julian Chavez - Valley (2024): Scored 13 points in a loss to Highland (Tuesday).
Justin Mark - Albuquerque Academy: Scored 26 points in a win over St. Pius X (Friday).
Kapiolani Anitielu (Farmington): Scored 9 points, all threes, in limited action with a big win over Durango CO.
Kevin Archuleta - Rio Rancho: Contributed 16 points in a win over Alamogordo (Friday).
Laliah Bouldin - Albuquerque: Scored 13 points in a loss to Cleveland.
Landon Begay (Farmington): Scored 17 points and recorded 5 assists against Grants.
Lilliana Duncan - Volcano Vista: Contributed 12 points in a win over Eldorado.
Lilu Skarsgard - Albuquerque Academy: Scored 14 points in a win over Manzano (Thursday).
Logan Sandoval - Ruidoso: Scored 33 points in a loss to West Las Vegas (Tuesday).
Lucas Gurule - St. Michael's: Posted 22 points in a win over Los Alamos.
Marla Brunner - Albuquerque Academy: Scored 13 points in a win over Manzano (Thursday).
Mason Montoya - St. Pius X: Contributed 21 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy (Friday).
Mateo Gonzalez - Rio Grande: Scored 14 points in a win over Belen (Friday).
Mateo Salazar - Taos (2025): Scored 10 points in a loss to Capital (Tuesday).
Michael Beck (Farmington): Scored 14 points against Grants.
Mikal Ashley - Newcomb: Contributed 11 points in a win over Aztec (Wednesday).
Mike Pando - Lovington (2025): Scored 10 points in a win over Gallup (Thursday).
Mila Espinosa - Volcano Vista: Scored 19 points in a win over Eldorado.
Mitch Grover - Santa Fe Prep: Scored 15 points against Bernalillo.
Nick Manzanares - Pojoaque: Contributed 19 points in a win over Kirtland Central.
Noah Padilla - Cleveland: Scored 13 points against Los Lunas (Tuesday).
Noah Victorino - Grants: Scored 26 points in a loss to Farmington.
Noah Washington - Taos (2024): Contributed 14 points in a loss to Capital (Tuesday).
Orion King - Navajo Prep: Scored 10 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a win over Kirtland Central (Tuesday).
Owen Cheng - Highland (2025): Scored 10 points in a win over Valley (Tuesday).
PJ Montano - West Las Vegas (2024): Contributed 12 points in a win over Ruidoso (Tuesday).
Raul Stanford - Highland (2024): Posted 13 points in a win over Valley (Tuesday).
Sabiani Rios - St. Michael's: Scored 18 points in a win over
Sam Silver - Bloomfield (2024): Scored 12 points and recorded 4 assists in a win over Sandia Prep (Thursday).
Santiago Bencomo - Capital: Scored 28 points in a victory over Pecos.
Santiago Gonzalez - Rio Grande (2024): Impressive performance with 33 points and 17 rebounds against St. Pius X.
Santiago Gonzalez - Rio Grande: Scored 25 points in a win over Belen (Friday).
Savannah Madueno - Cleveland: Contributed 12 points in a win over Albuquerque.
Savier Thomas - Newcomb: Scored 16 points in a win over Aztec (Wednesday).
Sebastian Hernandez - Highland (2025): Contributed 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a win over Valley (Tuesday).
Shamus Hogue - Kirtland Central: Scored 25 points in a loss to Pojoaque Valley.
Shane Erni - Manzano (2024): Achieved 18 points and 14 rebounds against Belen.
Taejhuan Hill - Volcano Vista: Scored 18 points in a win over Eldorado.
Tatiana Magallens - Atrisco Heritage Academy: Contributed 15 points in a win over Rio Grande.
Thomas Adams - Sandia (2025): Scored 30 points against Atrisco Heritage (Tuesday).
Thomas Adams - Sandia High School (2025): Achieved 24 points and 12 rebounds against Cibola.
Van Anderson - Santa Fe Prep: Scored 22 points against Bernalillo.
Xavier Abernathy - Bloomfield (2025): Scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a win over Sandia Prep (Thursday).
Xavier Nez - Navajo Prep: Scored 16 points in a win over Kirtland Central (Tuesday).
Xavier Valencia (Pecos): Scored 15 points, including 4 three-point field goals, in a win over Cottonwood Classical (Thursday).
Xavier Valencia - Pecos: Scored 15 points in a loss to Capital.
Zadrick Betancourt - Lovington (2024): Posted 20 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds in a win over Gallup (Thursday).
Zaire Ndyabagye - Sandia (2025): Scored 18 points against Atrisco Heritage (Tuesday).
Zaria Gomez - Manzano: Scored 10 points in a loss to Albuquerque Academy.
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