New Faces in the Class of 2025
From scoring threats and lockdown defenders, the class of 2025 is filled with promising underclassmen who can ball! With the 2022-2023 season just a few months away, our scouts have come together to assess what we’ve seen so far (this…
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Continue ReadingFrom scoring threats and lockdown defenders, the class of 2025 is filled with promising underclassmen who can ball! With the 2022-2023 season just a few months away, our scouts have come together to assess what we’ve seen so far (this spring and summer) and what transpired last season (how it ended) to update the rankings for the Class of 2025. These players listed below, are just some of the newcomers to the updated Rankings! (Summer Edition)
Bhret Clay Bhret Clay 5'9" | SG Hobbs | 2025 State NM – 5’9″ Shooting Guard – Hobbs HS, Hobbs NM
Current Rank: 3
Bhret Clay Bhret Clay 5'9" | SG Hobbs | 2025 State NM is a dynamic player who helped take the Hobbs Lady Eagles into the 5A State Title – 5th straight year in Title game as a program – Clay is a high energy player that is very quick and athletic, with great confidence. Bhret does a good job of getting downcourt and into the lane with a good IQ and smooth footwork. Bhret is already drawing collegiate interest as she was offered by multiple D1 Schools so far this summer, Abilene Christian (ACU) & Southern Methodist University (SMU).
Brynn Hargrove Brynn Hargrove 5'6" | PG Hobbs | 2025 State NM – 5’5″ Point Guard – Hobbs HS, Hobbs NM
Current Rank: 4
Brynn Hargrove Brynn Hargrove 5'6" | PG Hobbs | 2025 State NM is an explosive guard that can handle the ball well, get to the basket and is confident in her jump shot. The freshman displayed her ability to score throughout the regular season, State Tournament, and at AAU showcases and tournaments all spring/summer. Hargrove and running mate B. Clay will by a dynamic backcourt duo for the Lady Eagles for the remainder of their High School careers.
Catalina Anaya Catalina Anaya 5'5" | PG St, Pius X | 2025 State NM – 5’4″ Point Guard – St. Pius X HS, Albuquerque NM
Current Rank: 11
Catalina Anaya Catalina Anaya 5'5" | PG St, Pius X | 2025 State NM is a tenacious defender at the guard position that is tough as nails! With constant pressure and active hands, Anaya is always causing havoc on the defensive end. Do not let her size and frame fool you, she does not backdown to no one. Anaya will look to be an important piece for the St. Pius Lady Sartans who are dark horse contenders for the 4A State Title next season for 22-23′.
Rylie Whitehair Rylie Whitehair 6'2" | C Gallup | 2025 State NM – 5’11” Center – Gallup HS, Gallup NM
Current Rank: 13
Rylie Whitehair Rylie Whitehair 6'2" | C Gallup | 2025 State NM is a midrange maestro. Whitehair has an excellent midrange game that features – a Face up jumper, and turn around jumper. Rylie does a good job of battling inside; She has good footwork and post moves, good size to collect rebounds on both ends and has the ability to alter paint shots. Whitehair is expected to see a big increase in workload and production as Gallup HS graduated several seniors who made the All-State Team(s).
Aleena Rodriguez Aleena Rodriguez 5'7" | SF Eunice | 2025 State NM – 5’7″ Small Forward – Eunice HS, Eunice NM
Current Rank: 20
Aleena Rodriguez Aleena Rodriguez 5'7" | SF Eunice | 2025 State NM is multi-positional player who can play on the perimeter and in the interior if the team goes small. Aleena is a knockdown shooter, primarily from the corners. Rodriguez is a lefty shooter with good arc and rotation on her shot. Aleena and the Eunice Lady Cardinals will look to be contenders next season for 22-23′.