Friday Night Must-See Boys Basketball Games in New Mexico
Tonight, NMPreps spotlights five essential matchups in New Mexico high school boys' basketball for Week 14 of the 2023/2024 season.
Albuquerque Academy (21-5) at Hope Christian (18-8), 6pm, Hope Christian School (Albuquerque, NM): This District 6-4A semifinal clash promises intense March basketball, with the winner advancing to face the Valley Vikings in the district championship on Saturday. After splitting their regular-season series 1-1, the Albuquerque Academy Chargers and the Hope Christian Huskies are set for a thrilling showdown. Keep an eye on Joe Jack for the Chargers and Noah Perry for the Huskies. Prediction: Albuquerque Academy wins, 61-59.
Farmington (22-6) at La Cueva (18-9), 6pm, La Cueva HS (Albuquerque, NM): In the District 2-5A Tournament semifinal, the Farmington Scorpions clash with the La Cueva Bears. The Bears hold a 2-0 advantage in the season series and boast a talented roster featuring Dylan Chavez (2024), Eric Jacobsen, Cameron Dyer, and Daniel Lovato. Farmington's Cody Vassar-Steen, who tallied 26 points and 4 rebounds in their last encounter, leads the Scorpions. Prediction: La Cueva wins, 82-77.
Lovington (17-10) at Artesia (16-8), 7pm, Artesia HS (Bulldog Pit): The District 4-4A Tournament Championship unfolds in Artesia tonight as the top-seeded Artesia Bulldogs host the Lovington Wildcats. Both teams aim to bolster their resumes before the Sunday night bracket release. Artesia has claimed victory in all three previous meetings, while Julian Arroyo leads Lovington's scoring with 17.3 points per game. Prediction: Artesia, 55-53.
Santa Fe (22-6) at Los Lunas (18-9), 7pm, Los Lunas HS (Los Lunas, NM): The District 5-5A Tournament Championship features a showdown between the top-seeded Los Lunas Tigers and the Santa Fe Demons. With a regular-season series split of 1-1, the Demons seek to replicate their last victory of 55-44 in Santa Fe. Keep an eye on top-recruit prospect Jalin Holland (2025) for Los Lunas and Lukas Turner for Santa Fe. Prediction: Los Lunas 54-49.
Socorro Warriors (10-13) at Hot Springs (22-5), 6pm, Hot Springs HS (T or C, NM): The top-seeded Hot Springs Tigers aim to secure a top-four seed in the 3A state tournament bracket, bolstering their resume with a district tournament championship. Meanwhile, the Socorro Warriors, aiming for a spot in the tournament, hope to secure an automatic bid with a district championship. Prediction: Hot Springs wins, 66-53.
March 1
Albuquerque Academy at Hope Christian, 6pm Friday
Chaparral at Silver, 6pm Friday
Cimarron at Roy/Mosquero, 5:30pm Friday
Coronado at Legacy Academy, 6pm Friday
Farmington at La Cueva, 6pm Friday
Hagerman at Jal, 6pm Friday
Jemez Valley at Evangel Christian, 6pm Friday
Lovington at Artesia, 7pm Friday
Santa Fe at Los Lunas, 7pm Friday
Socorro at Hot Springs, 6pm Friday
Tohatchi at Navajo Prep, 6pm Friday
Tonight, NMPreps spotlights five essential matchups in New Mexico high school boys' basketball for Week 14 of the 2023/2024 season.
Albuquerque Academy (21-5) at Hope Christian (18-8), 6pm, Hope Christian School (Albuquerque, NM): This District 6-4A semifinal clash promises intense March basketball, with the winner advancing to face the Valley Vikings in the district championship on Saturday. After splitting their regular-season series 1-1, the Albuquerque Academy Chargers and the Hope Christian Huskies are set for a thrilling showdown. Keep an eye on Joe Jack for the Chargers and Noah Perry for the Huskies. Prediction: Albuquerque Academy wins, 61-59.
Farmington (22-6) at La Cueva (18-9), 6pm, La Cueva HS (Albuquerque, NM): In the District 2-5A Tournament semifinal, the Farmington Scorpions clash with the La Cueva Bears. The Bears hold a 2-0 advantage in the season series and boast a talented roster featuring Dylan Chavez (2024), Eric Jacobsen, Cameron Dyer, and Daniel Lovato. Farmington's Cody Vassar-Steen, who tallied 26 points and 4 rebounds in their last encounter, leads the Scorpions. Prediction: La Cueva wins, 82-77.
Lovington (17-10) at Artesia (16-8), 7pm, Artesia HS (Bulldog Pit): The District 4-4A Tournament Championship unfolds in Artesia tonight as the top-seeded Artesia Bulldogs host the Lovington Wildcats. Both teams aim to bolster their resumes before the Sunday night bracket release. Artesia has claimed victory in all three previous meetings, while Julian Arroyo leads Lovington's scoring with 17.3 points per game. Prediction: Artesia, 55-53.
Santa Fe (22-6) at Los Lunas (18-9), 7pm, Los Lunas HS (Los Lunas, NM): The District 5-5A Tournament Championship features a showdown between the top-seeded Los Lunas Tigers and the Santa Fe Demons. With a regular-season series split of 1-1, the Demons seek to replicate their last victory of 55-44 in Santa Fe. Keep an eye on top-recruit prospect Jalin Holland (2025) for Los Lunas and Lukas Turner for Santa Fe. Prediction: Los Lunas 54-49.
Socorro Warriors (10-13) at Hot Springs (22-5), 6pm, Hot Springs HS (T or C, NM): The top-seeded Hot Springs Tigers aim to secure a top-four seed in the 3A state tournament bracket, bolstering their resume with a district tournament championship. Meanwhile, the Socorro Warriors, aiming for a spot in the tournament, hope to secure an automatic bid with a district championship. Prediction: Hot Springs wins, 66-53.
March 1
Albuquerque Academy at Hope Christian, 6pm Friday
Chaparral at Silver, 6pm Friday
Cimarron at Roy/Mosquero, 5:30pm Friday
Coronado at Legacy Academy, 6pm Friday
Farmington at La Cueva, 6pm Friday
Hagerman at Jal, 6pm Friday
Jemez Valley at Evangel Christian, 6pm Friday
Lovington at Artesia, 7pm Friday
Santa Fe at Los Lunas, 7pm Friday
Socorro at Hot Springs, 6pm Friday
Tohatchi at Navajo Prep, 6pm Friday
