Class of 2024: 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.
Analise MacAuley Analise MacAuley PF Penasco | 2024 State NM – 5’6 Forward “Penasco” Class of 2024 (#3PGHNM)
Analise MacAuley Analise MacAuley PF Penasco | 2024 State NM had a solid season for Penasco this year and nearly averaged a double-double. Analise averaged a solid 13.3 points per game and 9.8 rebounds per game this season. Among her sophomore Class of 2024, she ranked second in scoring and first in rebounding. Analise had nine double-doubles this season and led Penasco to a 20-10 record this year. Penasco made it to the 2A Semifinals this past season.
Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'10" | PF Organ Mountain | 2024 State NM – 5’10 Power Forward “Organ Mountain” Class of 2024 (#5PGHNM)
Among the sophomores in the 2024 Class, Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'10" | PF Organ Mountain | 2024 State NM was one of the most consistent players this season. She averaged a solid 12.4 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game. She ranked inside the top 5 in scoring among her 2024 Class and ranked inside the top 10 in rebounding in New Mexico. Her consistent play helped Organ Mountain finish 22-9 this season and reach the 5A Quarterfinals this past season. Expect Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'10" | PF Organ Mountain | 2024 State NM to have a solid off-season and junior year next year.
Danielle Johnson Danielle Johnson 5'8" | PF Bloomfield | 2024 State NM – 5’8 Forward “Bloomfield” Class of 2024 (#9PGHNM)
Danielle Johnson Danielle Johnson 5'8" | PF Bloomfield | 2024 State NM had a nice sophomore year for Bloomfield this season. She averaged a respectable 10.8 points per game this season and ranked 9th in scoring among the 2024 Class. During this season, Danielle had 18 games of scoring in double digits this year. Danielle was a solid shot maker shooting 59% from the field and ranked 3rd in the state in field goal percentage. Expect her to be sensational next season.
Aliya Quintana Aliya Quintana PF Bloomfield | 2024 State NM – Power Forward “Bloomfield” Class of 2024 (#15PGHNM)
Aliya Quintana Aliya Quintana PF Bloomfield | 2024 State NM had a solid sophomore season for Bloomfield this year. Aliya averaged an all around 8.4 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game this season. Aliya has a bright future for Bloomfield and expect her to remain one of the core pieces for the team the next two years.
Kapiolani Anitielu Kapiolani Anitielu 5'10" | SF Farmington | 2024 State NM – 5’10 Forward “Farmington” Class of 2024 (#18PGHNM)
Kapiolani Anitielu Kapiolani Anitielu 5'10" | SF Farmington | 2024 State NM played a huge role for Farmington this season. She received much experience this year as a sophomore helping Farmington finish the season with a 28-3 record. Farmington finshed second in district but won the district tournament championship vs La Cueva and made it to the 5A State Semifinals. Kapiolani averaged an impressive 8.3 points per game this season and was Farmington’s fourth leading scorer this year.