Class of 2022: Centers Spotlight
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After an incredible girls high school basketball season, we were shown great play from players all around the New Mexico community. This included some elite talent and skill from some of the top Centers in the state from this past…
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Continue ReadingAfter an incredible girls high school basketball season, we were shown great play from players all around the New Mexico community. This included some elite talent and skill from some of the top Centers in the state from this past year.
Mattie Cooksey Mattie Cooksey 5'9" | C Lovington | 2022 State NM – 5’9 Center “Loving”
Loving High School Center Mattie Cooksey Mattie Cooksey 5'9" | C Lovington | 2022 State NM had a solid season averaging a double-double this year. Mattie led Loving High School in points and rebounds this season. She averaged 12.5 points per game and 11.7 rebounds per game this year. Her season high for both categories was 31 points and 20 rebounds this year. This season Mattie racked up fourteen double-doubles and had a stretch of getting a double-double in thirteen straight games. Mattie Cooksey Mattie Cooksey 5'9" | C Lovington | 2022 State NM had a solid senior year.
Jayden Jenkins Jayden Jenkins 5'10" | C Robertson | 2022 State NM – 5’10 Center “Robertson”
Jayden Jenkins Jayden Jenkins 5'10" | C Robertson | 2022 State NM played a huge role this season in leading Robertson to the 3A Girls State Championship. Robertson ended the season as the 3A State Champions and finished with an impressive 28-1 record. Jayden was one of the most consistent Centers in the state this season. She provided size and a nice paint presence on both sides of the floor. Jayden had a nice touch around the basket and was quick on her feet defensively for rebounding and blocking shots. Jayden was easily one of the top Centers in New Mexico this season.
Faith McDonald Faith McDonald 5'10" | C Lovington | 2022 State NM – 5’7 Center “Loving”
Faith McDonald Faith McDonald 5'10" | C Lovington | 2022 State NM was one of the best interior Centers in the state this season. She averaged an impressive 8.9 rebounds per game which made her one of the leaders in that category this season. Faith had ten games this season of grabbing at least 10 rebounds in a game and had a season high of sixteen rebounds in a game this year. She was also a solid offensive rebounder giving her team extra possessions and opportunities. Faith also racked up four double-doubles this season for Loving High School. Faith had a solid season to wrap up her high-school career.
Hannah Beukelman Hannah Beukelman 6'4" | C Moriarty | 2022 State NM – 6’4 Center “Moriarty”
Moriarty Center Hannah Beukelman Hannah Beukelman 6'4" | C Moriarty | 2022 State NM played a huge role in Moriarty’s success this season. Moriarty made the 4A Girls State Tournament after going 18-6 in the regular season and securing the 7th seed in the tournament. Moriarty made the 4A State Quarterfinals before losing to #2 Gallup 76-53. This season Hannah averaged 8.0 points per game and 6.2 rebounds per game this season. She was also one of the better shot blockers in the state averaging 2.8 blocks per game this year. She recorded two double-doubles this season and grabbed 10+ rebounds in a game on four different occasions this year. Hannah was an all around big that can impact the game in various ways.
Lauren Barela Lauren Barela 5'9" | C Valencia | 2022 State NM – 5’9 Center “Valencia”
Valencia had a solid season this year after finishing with an 18-12 record, a trip to the 4A State Tournament and reaching the 4A State Quarterfinals. Valencia Center Lauren Barela Lauren Barela 5'9" | C Valencia | 2022 State NM played a key role in making those things happen this year. Lauren led Valencia in rebounding this year and had three games of grabbing at least 10 boards in a game. She was also a solid offensive rebounder giving her team extra possessions and opportunities. Lauren had a solid four year High School career at Valencia High School.