5A BASKETBALL AFTER ONE WEEK
The basketball season tipped off with a flurry of action as the state's top-ranked teams took the court for their opening games. The Volcano Vista Hawks, ranked No. 1, left no doubt about their dominance, cruising past the ranked Albuquerque Bulldogs in an 86-43 rout. It was a statement win to kick off the season, showcasing why they sit atop the rankings.
Meanwhile, the No. 2 Sandia Matadors had their hands full against a tough Highland Hornets squad, one of the top programs in Class 4A. In a high-scoring showdown last Wednesday evening, Sandia edged out a thrilling 83-78 victory over the Hornets.
Over in Hobbs, the No. 3 Hobbs Eagles wasted no time asserting themselves. On Saturday, November 23rd—the first day games were permitted—they handled Brownfield, Texas, with ease, securing a 74-53 win in front of their home crowd.
The No. 4 Atrisco Heritage Jaguars were equally impressive in their debut, dismantling their opponent 72-46 on opening Wednesday night. Their balanced attack and suffocating defense set the tone for what promises to be a strong season.
Rounding out the top five, the Cleveland Storm were idle during the opening week but remain a team to watch as the season progresses.
Elsewhere in the rankings, the Rio Rancho Rams surged two spots after a 2-0 start, highlighted by dominant wins over Los Alamos (80-30) and Clovis (76-61). The Eldorado Eagles also impressed, rolling past Rio Grande 80-46 in their Wednesday opener.
For the Las Cruces Bulldawgs, it was a tough start to the season as they fell just short in a nail-biter against El Paso-Montwood, Texas, losing 54-52 on the road. The Alamogordo Tigers faced a scare but ultimately avoided an upset, narrowly defeating Silver 57-51 in their opener.
As for the Organ Mountain Knights, fans will have to wait a bit longer to see their new era begin, as they were idle during the opening week. With the season now in full swing, the battles on the hardwood are just getting started, and all eyes are on how these ranked teams will navigate the road ahead. Santa Fe also idle during the opening week.
5A BASKETBALL - WEEK 2 - POWER 12
1. Volcano Vista (1-0)
2. Sandia (1-0)
3. Hobbs (1-0)
4. Atrisco Heritage (1-0)
5. Cleveland (0-0)
6. Rio Rancho (2-0)
7. Organ Mountain (0-0)
8. Eldorado (1-0)
9. Albuquerque (0-1)
10. Las Cruces 0-1)
11. Alamogordo (1-0)
12. Santa Fe (0-0)
The basketball season tipped off with a flurry of action as the state's top-ranked teams took the court for their opening games. The Volcano Vista Hawks, ranked No. 1, left no doubt about their dominance, cruising past the ranked Albuquerque Bulldogs in an 86-43 rout. It was a statement win to kick off the season, showcasing why they sit atop the rankings.
Meanwhile, the No. 2 Sandia Matadors had their hands full against a tough Highland Hornets squad, one of the top programs in Class 4A. In a high-scoring showdown last Wednesday evening, Sandia edged out a thrilling 83-78 victory over the Hornets.
Over in Hobbs, the No. 3 Hobbs Eagles wasted no time asserting themselves. On Saturday, November 23rd—the first day games were permitted—they handled Brownfield, Texas, with ease, securing a 74-53 win in front of their home crowd.
The No. 4 Atrisco Heritage Jaguars were equally impressive in their debut, dismantling their opponent 72-46 on opening Wednesday night. Their balanced attack and suffocating defense set the tone for what promises to be a strong season.
Rounding out the top five, the Cleveland Storm were idle during the opening week but remain a team to watch as the season progresses.
Elsewhere in the rankings, the Rio Rancho Rams surged two spots after a 2-0 start, highlighted by dominant wins over Los Alamos (80-30) and Clovis (76-61). The Eldorado Eagles also impressed, rolling past Rio Grande 80-46 in their Wednesday opener.
For the Las Cruces Bulldawgs, it was a tough start to the season as they fell just short in a nail-biter against El Paso-Montwood, Texas, losing 54-52 on the road. The Alamogordo Tigers faced a scare but ultimately avoided an upset, narrowly defeating Silver 57-51 in their opener.
As for the Organ Mountain Knights, fans will have to wait a bit longer to see their new era begin, as they were idle during the opening week. With the season now in full swing, the battles on the hardwood are just getting started, and all eyes are on how these ranked teams will navigate the road ahead. Santa Fe also idle during the opening week.
5A BASKETBALL - WEEK 2 - POWER 12
1. Volcano Vista (1-0)
2. Sandia (1-0)
3. Hobbs (1-0)
4. Atrisco Heritage (1-0)
5. Cleveland (0-0)
6. Rio Rancho (2-0)
7. Organ Mountain (0-0)
8. Eldorado (1-0)
9. Albuquerque (0-1)
10. Las Cruces 0-1)
11. Alamogordo (1-0)
12. Santa Fe (0-0)
