East vs West Shootout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ALBUQUERQUE -- The East vs West Shootout was a four day tournament held as various sites across the metro area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 14 teams in the varsity division for girls' basketball, there were plenty of intriguing matchups and spectacular plays that were made. Here are <strong><em>some</em></strong> standout players from the weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='458556' first='Brynn' last='Hargrove'] | 2025 | CyFair Elite 17u Elite 40</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hargrove is a well polished backcourt player with a smooth jump shot. Brynn thrives in pick'n'roll situations as both a facilitator and as a scorer. Hargrove was awarded the MVP trophy after the Championship game on Sunday afternoon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828810' first='Caris' last='Dale'] | 2026 | CyFair 17u Elite 40</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dale is a fundamentally sound guard with a good feel to her game. Caris can play both on-ball/off-ball as she has a solid handle and jumper extending out to 22 feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='391327' first='Amariah' last='Valles'] | 2025 | NM Clippers 17u Grey<em> </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valles a skilled shot creator with a quick first step. Amariah possesses an ELITE handle and even busted out a 'shammgod' in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='391104' first='Hope' last='Giddings'] | 2025 | ABC Lady Spotlight </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Giddings was phenomenal all weekend in catch &amp; shoot situations, particularly from behind the arc. Hope's ability to stretch the floor, allowed her teammates to slash to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sophia Lopez | 2026 | ABC Lady Spotlight</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lopez is a lanky wing with a great motor. Sophia uses her length to shoot over smaller defenders and disrupt passing lanes on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='560961' first='Janessa' last='Gallegos'] | 2024 | NM Fierce</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gallegos as always, spaced the floor well with her outside shot but also did a fantastic job putting the ball on the floor and getting to the basket. The senior guard has two offers on the table -- Northern New Mexico College and the University of the Southwest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='635366' first='Abigail' last='Martinez'] | 2024 | NM Fierce</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martinez shined in DHO actions, as she was able to create off the dribble and get all the way to the cup. Abby has committed to Eureka College, located in Illinois. The Red Devils are a NCAA Division III program and member of the SLIAC (St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='391110' first='Bleona' last='Agushi'] | 2025 | ABC Lady Spotlight</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bleona is a skilled guard who has great vision and the ability to defend in isolation. Agushi has active hands allowing her to create deflections and steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='391108' first='Jadyn' last='Montoya'] | 2025 | Zia's Sports Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Montoya is a multi-level scorer that can draw multiple defenders. When Jadyn is in a rhythm, she is tough to contain, especially when she is attacking the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->