Class of 2023: New Additions
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The updated 2023 Rankings were posted this past Wednesday. There was several players added to the rankings and this article will mention the top new additions from this past season. Kathleen Obisike Kathleen Obisike 5'11" | C Hope Christian |…
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Continue ReadingThe updated 2023 Rankings were posted this past Wednesday. There was several players added to the rankings and this article will mention the top new additions from this past season.
Kathleen Obisike Kathleen Obisike 5'11" | C Hope Christian | 2023 State NM – 5’9 Forward/Center “Hope Christian” Class of 2023 (#2PGHNM)
Kathleen Obisike Kathleen Obisike 5'11" | C Hope Christian | 2023 State NM had a solid 2021-22 campaign for Hope Christian. She led Hope Christian to the 4A State Tournament as the #8 seed. Kathleen led the team in scoring averaging 21.3 points per game and was the 4th leading scorer in New Mexico this year. She averaged a double-double with 16.4 rebounds per game. Kathleen Obisike Kathleen Obisike 5'11" | C Hope Christian | 2023 State NM is one of the best post players in New Mexico.
Alyce Apachito Alyce Apachito 5'11" | C To'hajiilee | 2023 State NM – 5’11 Center “To’hajiilee” Class of 2023 (#3PGHNM)
Alyce Apachito Alyce Apachito 5'11" | C To'hajiilee | 2023 State NM played a significant role in To’hajiilee’s success this season. Alyce led To’hajiilee in scoring averaging 15.1 points per game and she was the 16th leading scorer in New Mexico this past season. Her consistent play helped To’hajiilee reach the 1A Semifinals in the State Tournament. Alyce was one of the most consistent scorers in the state with six 20-point games this year. Alyce had a season high of 27 points vs Evangel Christian Academy on February 15th.
Alyssa Vigil Alyssa Vigil 5'8" | SF Hope Christian | 2023 State NM – 5’8 Small Forward “Hope Christian” Class of 2023 (#4PGHNM)
Alyssa Vigil Alyssa Vigil 5'8" | SF Hope Christian | 2023 State NM had a solid junior year for Hope Christian this past season. She was Hope Christian’s second leading scorer this year averaging 15.9 points per game this season. Alyssa was the 11th leading scorer in New Mexico this year. Her play helped Hope Christian finish with a 17-13 record this season and clinch a spot in the 4A State Tournament this year. Alyssa was also the second leading rebounder for Hope Grabbing 6.0 boards per game. She was also a solid defender racking up 2.7 steals per game.
Alexus Lafferty Alexus Lafferty 5'7" | SG Tucumcari | 2023 State NM – 5’4 Guard “Tucumcari” Class of 2023 (#5PGHNM)
Alexus Lafferty Alexus Lafferty 5'7" | SG Tucumcari | 2023 State NM led Tucumcari to the 3A State Tournament. They went 13-11 this season and secured the 12th seed in the Tournament. Alexus led Tucumcari in scoring this year and averaged 15.5 points per game which made her the 12th leading scorer in New Mexico. She had four 20-point games this season and was one of the states best three-point shooters. Alexus made 63 three-pointers this season which was the 7th most in the state. Alexus is easily one of the top players of the 2023 Class.
Amarissa Quintana Amarissa Quintana 5'6" | SG Mesa Vista | 2023 State NM – 5’6 Shooting Guard “Mesa Vista” Class of 2023 (#14PGHNM)
Amarissa Quintana Amarissa Quintana 5'6" | SG Mesa Vista | 2023 State NM had a successful junior year campaign for Mesa Vista this year. She was the teams second leading scorer averaging 12.7 points per game this season. They finished 19-9 this season and secured the #10 seed in the 2A State Tournament. They made it to the 2A Quarterfinals after upsetting #7 Santa Rosa in the first round. Amarissa was a consistent scorer this season scoring in double-digits in 25 of the 28 games she played in this year. She is a player to keep your eyes on for her senior year next year.