Must See Matchups

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023-24 regular season for girls' basketball is officially underway -- Here are some 'Must See Matchups' that will soon take place!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nov. 30 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Eldorado @ Manzano 7 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Monarchs host the Eagles and the states reigning leading scorer, [player_tooltip player_id='370329' first='Bella' last='Hines'], for a Thursday night showdown. Can Bella post back-to-back seasons of averaging 30 PPG? Time will tell!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dec. 2 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Hobbs vs Organ Mountain 4 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defending 5A Champions get their first crack at in-state competition with a home game against the OM Knights in a clash between Southern powerhouses. [player_tooltip player_id='458555' first='Bhret' last='Clay'] and [player_tooltip player_id='458556' first='Brynn' last='Hargrove'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='357650' first='Caitlin' last='Turnbow'] and [player_tooltip player_id='357694' first='Yvanna' last='Villareal']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dec. 4</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Penasco vs Dulce 5:30 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 'Round of 16' rematch from the <em>2023 Nusenda Credit Union Girls Basketball Championships</em> between the Penasco and Dulce -- No. 6 Dulce, defeats No. 11 Penasco, 55-51 -- [player_tooltip player_id='648193' first='Rochelle' last='Lopez'] , [player_tooltip player_id='391240' first='Analise' last='Macauley'] and the Panthers get another shot at [player_tooltip player_id='635364' first='Bailey' last='Vigil'] and the Hawks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dec. 5 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Eldorado vs Volcano Vista 7:30 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perennial title contenders Volcano Vista will look to defend home court as they take on the Eldorado Eagles and their star guard. The good news, the Hawks have a star of their own, with the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='357657' first='Taejhuan' last='Hill']. An Adams State signee who is on the verge of eclipsing 1,000 career points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Valencia @ Del Norte 7:30 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Tuesday night battle that features two of the top guards in 4A. [player_tooltip player_id='391110' first='Bleona' last='Agushi'] and the Knights vs [player_tooltip player_id='357652' first='Azalia' last='Malizia'] and the Jaguars. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dec. 6 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Farmington @ Gallup 7 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5A vs 4A matchup with 'All-State' players on both sides. The Farmington Scorpions hit the road for a midweek showdown against the reigning 4A Champions, the Gallup Bengals. [player_tooltip player_id='391245' first='Kapiolani' last='Anitielu'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='467051' first='Rylie' last='Whitehair']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dec. 12</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">La Cueva @ Volcano Vista 7:30 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big time matchup between the top two players from the 2024 class who continue vying for the top spot. [player_tooltip player_id='357673' first='Eva' last='Love'] and the Bears against 'TT' and the Hawks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jan. 3</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">SPX vs Kirtland Central 6:30 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A potential playoff preview between 4A hopefuls, that could have seeding implications. [player_tooltip player_id='385929' first='Alyssa' last='Maes'] and the Sartans travel to Kirtland, N.M. to take on [player_tooltip player_id='635350' first='Emilia' last='Clani'] and the Broncos. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jan. 5</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Texico @ Capitan 5:30 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A Friday night matchup with Kinzee Crown and the defending 2A Champions, the Texico Wolverines, going up against [player_tooltip player_id='635353' first='Haileigh' last='Brown'] and the Capitan Tigers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jan. 19</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Farmington vs Hobbs 6:30 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another regular season matchup that could have playoff implications, this time in 5A. The Eagles head north for a Friday night battle vs the Scorpions. Which role player will rise to the occasion, [player_tooltip player_id='467050' first='Kyndle' last='Cunningham'] or [player_tooltip player_id='648195' first='Kjani' last='Anitielu']? Stay tuned. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jan. 27</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Eldorado @ Sandia 2 p.m.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most highly anticipated meetings this season that features some of the elite talent from the class of 2025. [player_tooltip player_id='391103' first='Sydney' last='Benally'] and [player_tooltip player_id='391104' first='Hope' last='Giddings'] look to gain the upper hand on [player_tooltip player_id='370329' first='Bella' last='Hines'] in this District matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->