Class of 2022: Forwards 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 forwards 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 forwards in the state from this past year.
Lanae Billy Lanae Billy 5'8" | SF Piedra Vista | 2022 State NM – 5’8 SF “Piedra Vista”
Lanae Billy Lanae Billy 5'8" | SF Piedra Vista | 2022 State NM led Piedra Vista to the 5A State Tournament this past season. Lanae averaged 21.2 points per game and 5.2 rebounds per game this year. She was New Mexico’s 4th leading scorer in points per game this season. Lanae scored a season high of 45 points vs Miyamura on December 13th. Lanae had sixteen 20-point games this season and was one of the most consistent scorers in the state. She recorded four double-doubles this season with her all around play. Lanae averaged 4.0 steals per game which ranked 2nd in the 5A Class. Lanae Billy Lanae Billy 5'8" | SF Piedra Vista | 2022 State NM was selected to the 4A/5A All-Star team along with receiving other accoloades this year.
Zoey Stewart Zoey Stewart 5'4" | SF Dexter | 2022 State NM – 5’4 SF “Dexter”
Zoey Stewart Zoey Stewart 5'4" | SF Dexter | 2022 State NM led Dexter in scoring this season averaging 15.4 points per game. Her play helped Dexer qualify for the 3A State Tournament and secure the 7th seed. Despite losing in the first round of the State Tournament, Zoey had a solid year. She averaged 7.1 rebounds per game and recorded seven double-douubles this season. Zoey averaged 5.1 steals per game which ranked 3rd in the state this season. Zoey had six 20-points games this season and a season high of 29 points vs Hagerman January 4th. Zoey was one of the best two-way players this year.
Teona Savic Teona Savic 5'7" | SF La Cueva | 2022 State NM – 5’7 SF “La Cueva”
Small Forward Teona Savic Teona Savic 5'7" | SF La Cueva | 2022 State NM played a huge role for La Cueva this season. Teona brought scoring, toughness and rebounding to the table this year. Teona averaged 7.8 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game this season. Her play helped La Cueva finish 21-7 this year and reach the 5A State Semifnals.
Shaela Carrillo Shaela Carrillo 5'7" | SF Valley | 2022 State NM – 5’7 SF “Valley”
Valley Forward led the team in scoring averaging 14.2 poiints per game which ranked inside the top 20 in the state this year. She also averaged 6.1 rebounds per game this season. Shaela had six 20-point game this year. Shaela shot a respectable 45% from the field and was Valley’s most consitent player this season.
Adreanna Eaton Adreanna Eaton 5'6" | SF Piedra Vista | 2022 State NM – 5’6 SF “Piedra Vista”
Adreanna Eaton Adreanna Eaton 5'6" | SF Piedra Vista | 2022 State NM had a solid season this year for Piedra Vista High School. She was the teams second leading scorer and rebounder this season. Adreanna averaged 11.9 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game. Her play helped Piedra Vista qualify for the 5A State Tournament and secure the 15th seed. This season Adreanna had four 20-point game this year.
Doniah Gruber Doniah Gruber 5'9" | PF Piedra Vista | 2022 State NM – 5’9 PF “Piedra Vista”
Doniah Gruber Doniah Gruber 5'9" | PF Piedra Vista | 2022 State NM is one of the best Power Forwards in the State of New Mexico. She was Piedra Vista’s third leading scorer and teams leading rebounder this season. Doniah averaged 10.2 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game this year. Doniah scored in double-figures seventeen times this season and recorded four double-doubles.
Maricela MacAuley Maricela MacAuley 5'8" | SF Penasco | 2022 State NM – 5’8 SF “Penasco”
Maricela MacAuley Maricela MacAuley 5'8" | SF Penasco | 2022 State NM had a strong season this year for Penasco High School. Maricela averaged 10.0 points per game and 8.7 rebounds per game this year. She had eleven games this season of grabbing at least 10+ rebounds this year and six double-doubles. Maricela ranked 8th in rebounding per game in New Mexico this year.
Zoey Brazil Zoey Brazil 5'6" | PF Mountainair | 2022 State NM – 5’6 Mountainair”
Zoey Brazil Zoey Brazil 5'6" | PF Mountainair | 2022 State NM had a solid season to close out her high school career at Mountainair High School. Zoey averaged 9.6 points per game and had ten games of scoring in double-figures. In a game vs Hondo Valley February 21st, she scored a season high 21 points.
Larissa Laborin Larissa Laborin 5'9" | SF Centennial | 2022 State NM – 5’9 SF “Centennial”
Larissa Laborin Larissa Laborin 5'9" | SF Centennial | 2022 State NM made a huge impact for Centennial High School this season. She averaged 9.2 points per gameand 6.8 rebounds per game this year. Centennial went 20-10 this season and made the 5A State Tournament. Centennial secured the 8th seed and made it to the 5A State Quarterfinals.
Mariah Maes Mariah Maes 5'9" | SF Sandia | 2022 State NM – 5’9 SF “Sandia”
Mariah Maes Mariah Maes 5'9" | SF Sandia | 2022 State NM had a solid season during her senior year for Sandia High School. Mariah averaged 8.5 points per game this season and scored in double-figures in 11 games this year. Sandia went 17-11 this season and made the 5A State Tournament as the 14th seed. In a game vs CIbola on January 4th, Mariah scored a season high 19 points in the teams win vs Cibola High School.