Tuesday’s Primetime Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the regular season for girls high school basketball underway, many intriguing matchups are coming up &amp; unfolding. Allowing teams and their players from different classes &amp; districts to showcase their skills, as well as compete against one another.<br>Here are some Tuesday night matchups on November 29th featuring some talented players ! Keep an eye out for these ladies. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Escalante's <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='458569' first='Ciprianna' last='Garcia'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='458572' first='Brycelyn' last='Martinez']</em></strong><br>The Lobos are poised to have another championship run in 22-23 as they return a hand full of All-State players from the 2A Class. Having said that, watch out for Garcia &amp; Martinez who each can give opposing teams nightmares. Escalante hits the road to take on Los Alamos on 11/29.<br>Lobos @ Hilltoppers @6:30pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Pius X's Anaya &amp; Maes<br>The Sartans enter the season as dark horse contenders in 4A as they return many varsity players who now have more experience under their belts. <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='458557' first='Catalina' last='Anaya'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='385929' first='Alyssa' last='Maes'] </em></strong>will look to lead St. Pius to a solid year and get off to a good start by defeating Sandia Prep on the road.<br>Sartans @ Sundevils @6:30pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hope Christian's Obisike<br>The Huskies return one of the best forwards in the State, in [player_tooltip player_id='391172' first='Kathleen' last='Obisike'] who can dominate opposing teams in the interior. Hope Christian hits the Road to open their season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moriarty's Chavez &amp; Segura</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pintos are seeking a 2-0 start as they take on Hope on 11/29. Moriarty returns two talented players who should have strong claims for 1st Team All-State in 22-23 for Class 4A, <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='353914' first='Aneesa' last='Chavez'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='353936' first='Evann' last='Segura']</em></strong> <br>Huskies @Pintos @7pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roberton's Pacheco &amp; Padilla</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cardinals return two players that earned All-State honors last season, <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='467049' first='Alexis' last='Pacheco'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='353931' first='Azlyn' last='Padilla']</em></strong>. 3A Robertson travels to Santa Fe, to take on 5A Capital Tuesday night. <br>Cardinals @ Jaguars @7pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tohatchi's Badonie, Bia, &amp; Sheka<br>The Lady Cougars are a team to watch in 3A as they have multiple players who can impact the game — <strong><em>Brooke Badonie, Kiana Bia &amp; WynterRose Sheka</em></strong> — They opened the regular season against the defending 5A state Champions last week, VVHS, and are hoping to bounce back against Socorro Tuesday night.<br>Cougars @ Warriors @7pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valencia's Malizia &amp; Montoya<br><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='357652' first='Azalia' last='Malizia']</em></strong> is coming off a steller performance where she tied a school record, hitting six 3s and scoring 25 points. Her and running mate <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='391108' first='Jadyn' last='Montoya']</em></strong> will look to claim back-2-back wins as they welcome Del Norte to their house.<br>Knights @ Jaguars @7pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farmington's Anitielu Sisters<br>The Scorpions of Farmington opened the season with a 22 point win against Gallup on 11/26. They look to start 2-0 under the leadership of Coach Thomas Adair &amp; the play behind <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='353913' first='Kamalani' last='Anitielu'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='391245' first='Kapiolani' last='Anitielu'].</em></strong><br>Scorpions @ Demons @7pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Belen's <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='391181' first='Maesyn' last='Lopez']</em></strong><br>Lopez is a hardworking forward that is expected to put up solid numbers for the Eagles as a primary option this season. Maesyn &amp; Belen open their season at home against East Mountain Tuesday night.<br>Timberwolves @ Eagles @7pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centennial's Salazar <br>Centennial enters the 2022-23 season with a new head coach, Matt Abney and many weapons at his disposal. <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='353908' first='Aspen' last='Salazar']</em></strong> is a effective wing player who is expected to have an outstanding senior year.<br>Los Lunas' Hanks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='459002' first='Tayden' last='Hanks']</em></strong> from Los Lunas is a energetic forward that is making the most of her season thus far. Despite the 0-3 start, Tayden is making impactful plays and competing at a high level.<br>Hawks @ Tigers @7pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Albuquerque High's Love &amp; Sanchez<br>Head Coach Janai Campos and the Bulldogs opened 22-23 with a road win over Valley on 11/22 that saw three players score in double-figures. Two of those players were <strong><em>Leilani Love &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='353911' first='Ariana' last='Sanchez']</em></strong> who are each expected to have a great season!<br>Cleveland's <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='370403' first='Kindyll' last='Sandoval']</em></strong><br>Sandoval and the storm are looking to bounce back after losing their season opener. If Sandoval catches fire, it could be a long night ahead for AHS defensively.<br>Storm @ Bulldogs @7:30pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Las Cruces' Ashida &amp; Christiano<br>The Bulldawgs are a team with championship aspirations and have a real good chance of capturing the 5A title in 22-23 under Head Coach Lori Selby. Primarily because they have a two talented players ranked inside the top 3 for the 2023 class. <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='391179' first='Lila' last='Ashida'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='353927' first='Emma' last='Christiano'].</em></strong> Las Cruces travels to Del Valle on 11/29.<br>Bulldawgs @ Conquistadors @7:30pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sandia's Benally &amp; Giddings<br>The Matadors open the season on the road as they take on Valley Vikings on 11/29. Sandia has many weapons, starting with Point Guard, <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='391103' first='Sydney' last='Benally']</em></strong> &amp; wing player, <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='391104' first='Hope' last='Giddings']</em></strong> who each can hurt opposing teams in multiple ways.<br>Matadors @ Vikings @7:30pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highland's <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='353953' first='Aaliyah' last='Nevarez']</em></strong><br>Nevarez Scored 13 points &amp; had 5 assists in Highlands season opening win against Bernalillo. Aaliyah and the Hornets are seeking a 2-0 start to begin the 2022-23 campaign as they take on Cibola. Cougars @ Hornets @7:30pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Volcano's <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='357657' first='Taejhuan' last='Hill']</em></strong><br>Hill entered her junior season ranked inside the top 3 for her class. After back-2-back solid seasons resulting in State Championships, Hill got off to a great start for 2022-23. Posting 18 points in the Hawks opening win against Tohatchi on 11/22. Taejhuan and Volcano now host West Las Vegas at home Tuesday night.<br>Dons @ Hawks @7:30pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->