Class of 2024: Guards 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 guards 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 guards in the state from this past year.
Eva Love Eva Love 5'9" | SG La Cueva | 2024 State NM – 5’10 Shooting Guard/Small Forward “La Cueva” Class of 2024 (#2PGHNM)
Eva Love Eva Love 5'9" | SG La Cueva | 2024 State NM had an outstanding sophomore year for La Cueva. She led the team in scoring averaging 13.1 points per game and led La Cueva to the 5A State Semifinals this past season. Eva can score from any area on the floor with her inside scoring, elite mid-range game and can score from beyond the arc. She has a deadly mid-range and post game that makes her unguardable. Eva has one of the best fadeaways in the state and had some high scoring performances this season.
Raine Edaakie Raine Edaakie 5'4" | CG Native American Community | 2024 State NM – Guard “Native American Community Academy” Class of 2024 (#4PGHNM)
Despite a tough season for Native American Community Academy, Raine Edaakie Raine Edaakie 5'4" | CG Native American Community | 2024 State NM had a spectacular season individually. Raine averaged 15.3 points per game which led the team in scoring and was the most among sophomores in the Class of 2024. She was without a doubt one of the most consistent players from her Class and arguably the best pure scorer. Expect Raine to be in the conversations as one of the scoring leaders in the state next season.
Zarai Lewis Zarai Lewis 5'7" | SG Clovis | 2024 State NM – 5’7 Shooting Guard “Clovis” Class of 2024 (#6PGHNM)
Zarai Lewis Zarai Lewis 5'7" | SG Clovis | 2024 State NM led Clovis to the 5A State Tournament this year and it was a successful season. Despite losing in the first round, the future is bright for Zarai and Clovis High School. They will have ten players return next season and they will have more experience for next year. Zarai led the team in scoring averaging 12.3 points per game and had three 20-point games this season. Expect Zarai to have a breakout season next year.
Leah Valdez Leah Valdez SG Bernalillo | 2024 State NM – Shooting Guard “Bernalillo” Class of 2024 (#8PGHNM)
Leah Valdez Leah Valdez SG Bernalillo | 2024 State NM proved her value for Bernalillo this season after helping them make the 4A State Championship game vs Kirtland Central. Leah provided much needed three-point shooting to compliment her great teammates Juliana Aragon Juliana Aragon 5'5" | PG Bernalillo | 2022 State NM and Gabby O’Hara Gabby O’Hara 5'5" | SF Bernalillo | 2023 State NM . She was Bernalillo’s second leading scorer averaging 11.5 points per game and was one of the states leading three-point shooters. Leah also shot an unbelievable 46% from three point range and expect her to help Bernalillo try and get back to the State Championship next season.
Olivia Montano Olivia Montano 5'4" | CG Sandia | 2024 State NM – 5’5 Point Guard “West Mesa” Class of 2024 (#10PGHNM)
Despite a tough season for West Mesa High School this past season, Olivia Montano Olivia Montano 5'4" | CG Sandia | 2024 State NM showed some spark in her game this year. She was the floor general for West Mesa and was the engine for the team this year. Olivia was the teams second leading scorer averaging about 10 points per game and showed consistency and toughness in every game she played. West Mesa is another young team with a bright future who will bring back eleven of their players for next season. Keep an eye on Olivia and West Mesa to surprise some people next year.
Perla Miramontes Perla Miramontes 5'4" | SG Academy For Technology | 2024 State NM – Shooting Guard “Academy For Technology and The Classics” Class of 2024 (#11PGHNM)
Team Captain Perla Miramontes Perla Miramontes 5'4" | SG Academy For Technology | 2024 State NM had a nice season for “AFTTC” this year. She was the teams third leading scorer averaging about 10 points per game and led the, to a 18-7 record this season. Perla was one of the teams most consistent scorers and will be asked to do more of that next season.