Class of 2025: Guards Spotlight
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After an incredible girl’s 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 girl’s 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.
Bella Hines Bella Hines 5'10" | CG Eldorado | 2025 State NM – 5’9 Point Guard “Eldorado” Class of 2025 (#1PGHNM)
Bella Hines Bella Hines 5'10" | CG Eldorado | 2025 State NM was sensational with her play during the 2021-22 season. She was New Mexico’s second leading scorer averaging over 22 points per game. Bella shoots well from behind the three-point line, has a solid mid-range game and is a good finisher inside the paint. She has elite foot work and has a nice spin move when she’s in transition for layups. Bella is more than just a scorer and shooter; she is a solid defender. Bella plays the passing lanes defensively which helps set up her offense on the other end of the floor. Despite being a freshman this year, Bella Hines Bella Hines 5'10" | CG Eldorado | 2025 State NM quickly became one of the top two-way players in the game this past season.
Sydney Benally Sydney Benally 5'9" | PG Sandia | 2025 State NM – Point Guard “Sandia” Class of 2025 (#2PGHNM)
Sydney Benally Sydney Benally 5'9" | PG Sandia | 2025 State NM had a solid freshman year for Sandia High School this past season. She was the team’s leading scorer averaging about 16 points per game and was the second leading scorer among freshman in the 2025 Class. What made Sydney a special player this season was her consistency of getting better every single game. She was an all-around player who affected the game with her rebounding, passing and defense. Sydney was an efficient scorer who shot 48% from the field and didn’t have too many bad shooting performances. Her leadership helped Sandia make the 5A State Tournament for the fourth straight season. Expect Sydney Benally Sydney Benally 5'9" | PG Sandia | 2025 State NM to help Sandia contend for the state championship next year.
Hope Giddings Hope Giddings 5'8" | SG Sandia | 2025 State NM – 5’8 Shooting Guard “Sandia’ Class of 2025 (#3PGHNM)
Hope Giddings Hope Giddings 5'8" | SG Sandia | 2025 State NM is arguably the top shooting guard in the 2025 Class and has improved her game since the beginning of her freshman year. Hope is a solid three-point shooter who can impact the game with her floor spacing in a variety of ways. Hope can shoot the three off the dribble, pull up from three and in catch-and-shoot situations. What makes Hope tough to guard is when she makes a few threes, she can put the ball on the floor and draw fouls at the basket. For a shooting guard, she is a good rebounder for her team and is a team player who lets the game come to her offensively. Expect Hope Giddings Hope Giddings 5'8" | SG Sandia | 2025 State NM and the young Sandia core to make some noise in the 5A Class next year.
Tana Lopez Tana Lopez 5'4" | PG Mesa Vista | 2025 State NM – 5’4 Point Guard “Mesa Vista” Class of 2025 (#5PGHNM)
Tana Lopez Tana Lopez 5'4" | PG Mesa Vista | 2025 State NM was one of the most consistent players in the 2025 Class this year. She was Mesa Vista’s leading scorer this year and was a player you can rely on to get about 14 points every game. The consistency she showed as a freshman stood out the most, because after one solid performance, she would come back with another. Even if Tana had one tough game, she would bounce back during the next one and not let one performance define herself as a player. Tana played winning basketball for Mesa Vista which showed she can carry a team offensively while leading her teams to victories.
Jadyn Montoya Jadyn Montoya SG Valencia | 2025 State NM – Point Guard “Valencia” Class of 2025 (#7PGHNM)
This season, Jadyn Montoya Jadyn Montoya SG Valencia | 2025 State NM showed what she’s capable of doing for the next few years. She led Valencia in scoring this season while leading them to the 4A State Tournament and the 4A State Quarterfinals. Jadyn averaged about 10 points per game and had 12 games of scoring in double-digits. She can shoot the ball really well and has a nice mid-range game. Her season high was 28 points this season vs Kirtland Central on January 13th. During the first round of the 4A State Tournament vs Hope Christian, she dropped 22 points to help Valencia pull away with the victory. Jadyn Montoya Jadyn Montoya SG Valencia | 2025 State NM is on the verge of breaking out next season.
Audriana Wright Audriana Wright 5'10" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM – 5’9 Point Guard “Sandia” Class of 2025 (#8PGHNM)
Freshman Audriana Wright Audriana Wright 5'10" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM made an impact for Sandia High School this past season. She provided scoring and three-point shooting on the floor this year. Audriana was part of Sandia’s core rotation and received plenty of experience on the floor this year. She was Sandia’s fourth leading scorer and second on the team in three-pointers made this season. Audriana was more than a shooter and scorer, she brought extra rebounding and defense to the team. Expect her to have a big sophomore year.
Bleona Agushi Bleona Agushi PG Del Norte | 2025 State NM – Point Guard “Del Norte” Class of 2025 (#9PGHNM)
This season, Bleona Agushi Bleona Agushi PG Del Norte | 2025 State NM had several games of being the best player on the floor. She was the team’s second leading scorer that averaged 9 points per game. She had a season high of 34 points vs Rio Grande on January 7th to get her team the victory. Bleona can shoot the three, and drive to the basket and draw fouls. After showing some flashes in her freshman year, expect Bleona to take the next step in her sophomore year next year.