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The top performers from around New Mexico in week nine of the 2021-2022 season. Juliana Aragon Juliana Aragon 5'5" | PG Bernalillo | 2022 State NM – 5’5 Point Guard “Bernalillo” Class of 2022 Juliana Aragon Juliana Aragon 5'5" |…
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Juliana Aragon Juliana Aragon 5'5" | PG Bernalillo | 2022 State NM – 5’5 Point Guard “Bernalillo” Class of 2022
Juliana Aragon Juliana Aragon 5'5" | PG Bernalillo | 2022 State NM had a solid pair of games this week vs Del Norte and Cibola. This past Tuesday January 18th vs Del Norte, she scored 30 points on 11/16 shooting from the field, 4/5 from three point range and dished 7 assists. They defeated Del Norte 73-25. Than this past Saturday January 22nd vs Cibola, she scored 34 points on 11/17 shooting from the field and had 6 assists. They defeated Cibola 73-49. Bernalillo is now 17-0 this season.
Bella Hines Bella Hines 5'10" | CG Eldorado | 2025 State NM – 5’9 Point Guard “Eldorado” Class of 2025
Eldorado’s freshman star Bella Hines Bella Hines 5'10" | CG Eldorado | 2025 State NM had a great performance this past Tuesday January 18th vs Piedra Vista. She scored a new season high of 38 points on 15/25 shooting from the field helping Eldorado win 56-35. She also shot 7/12 from three point range and is averaging 26.1 points per game this season which makes her the second leading scorer in New Mexico.
Leilani Love- 6’1 Forward “Albuquerque” Class of 2023
Albuquerque star Leilani Love had a solid performance this past Tuesday January 18th. She recorded a double-double of 28 points and 15 rebounds to lead Albuquerque past Santa Fe 63-38. She shot 12/17 from he field and has helped Albuquerque win 6 of their 7 games.
Emma Christiano Emma Christiano 5'4" | PG Las Cruces | 2023 State NM – 5’5 Point Guard “Las Cruces” Class of 2023
Las Cruces Point Guard Emma Christiano Emma Christiano 5'4" | PG Las Cruces | 2023 State NM helped lead her school past Alamogordo 59-29 this past Tuesday January 18th. She scored 18 points on 9/13 shooting from the field, grabbed 8 rebounds, dished 5 assists and had 6 steals in the game.
Ema Rose Ema Rose 5'11" | PF Gadsden | 2023 State NM – Guard “Gadsden” Class of 2023
Ema Rose Ema Rose 5'11" | PF Gadsden | 2023 State NM led Gadsden to a victory over Loretto 53-31 this past Tuesday January 18th. She scored 17 points on 7/11 shooting from the field and had 4 rebounds in the game. Ema Rose Ema Rose 5'11" | PF Gadsden | 2023 State NM is averaging 15.1 points per game this season which ranks 15th in New Mexico this season.
Mattie Cooksey Mattie Cooksey 5'9" | C Lovington | 2022 State NM – 5’9 Center “Loving” Class of 2022
Mattie Cooksey Mattie Cooksey 5'9" | C Lovington | 2022 State NM had a solid performance this past Friday January 21st vs Tatum. Despite the loss, Mattie recorded a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds in the game. She shot 8/15 from the field and is averaging a double-double this year of 14.2 points per game and 12.4 rebounds per game.
Leah Valdez- Guard “Bernalillo” Class of 2024
Bernalillo’s sophomore Leah Valdez was one of the top performers this week with her play this past Tuesday January 18th. She scored 18 points on 7/10 shooting from the field and 4/6 from three point range. Her play helped Bernalillo defeat Del Norte 73-25 and improve to 17-0 this season.
Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'10" | PF Organ Mountain | 2024 State NM – 5’10 Center “Organ Mountain” Class of 2024
Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'10" | PF Organ Mountain | 2024 State NM had a solid performance this past Tuesday January 18th vs Centennial. She recorded a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds on 7/10 shooting from the field. Organ Mountain defeated Centennial 62-53.
Taejhuan Hill Taejhuan Hill 5'11" | C Volcano Vista | 2024 State NM – 5’11 Center “Volcano Vista” Class of 2024
Volcano Vista Center Taejhuan Hill Taejhuan Hill 5'11" | C Volcano Vista | 2024 State NM had a solid performance this past Friday January 21st vs Cibola. She recorded a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds on 7/10 shooting from the field. Her play helped Volcano Vista defeat Cibola 71-17 to improve to 16-0 this season.