Area Breakdown: Northern Top Shooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 'Area Breakdown' series is a subseries affiliated with the latest rankings update. Recognizing players from specific regions with an expertise in shooting the basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For area purposes and article formatting, the north will consist of counties ranging from McKinley and San Juan, to Union, San Miguel, and Quay. Notable schools included are: Farmington, Los Alamos and Piedra Vista. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the top shooters from northern New Mexico:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Players</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>School</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Year</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='814472' first='GG' last='Romero']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Los Alamos</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648193' first='Rochelle' last='Lopez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Penasco</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648195' first='Kjani' last='Anitielu']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Farmington</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='391106' first='Tana' last='Lopez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Mesa Vista</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1054260' first='Annica' last='Montoya']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Capital</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='642723' first='Tyra' last='Holyan']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Piedra Vista</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["814472"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b2a64050aa3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a junior, Romero averaged a commanding 18.3 points, while totaling 39 three-pointers in 26 games for the Hilltoppers. It is noteworthy to mention, GG shot 44 percent from distance, which led the State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Furthermore, the CG is a rhythm shooter that takes what the defense gives her. GG is comfortable operating from the high-post area due to her ability to hit the midrange jumper with ease. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648193"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b2a64050b0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season, Rochelle logged 38 'treys' which was the third most amongst the 2026 class. Moreover, Lopez averaged 12.5 points for the Panthers in 2023-24 and is a career 11.3 point per game scorer who has totaled 108 three-pointers in 87 games played thus far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lopez has vastly improved in catch &amp; shoot situations as well as being able to hit the 3ball off the bounce. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648195"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b2a64050b54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kjani is a proficient shooter that totaled 37 three-pointers on 40 percent this past season. In 31 games played, Kjani posted 10.5 points while shooting 45 percent from the floor overall for the Scorpions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'8" SG is active without the basketball, constantly looking to relocate, both inside the arc and beyond. Aniteilu has also proven to be able to knockdown difficult contested shots, especially in tight games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391106"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b2a64050b9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lopez is a certified 'sharpshooter' that can torch opposing teams from distance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a junior, Lopez shot 34 percent from behind the arc, finishing with 67 three-pointers made in 29 games played. For her career, Tana has made a whopping 122 'treys,' shooting a respectable 35 percent, in 84 varsity appearances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1054260' first='Annica' last='Montoya']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Capital","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b2a64050c39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montoya had a breakout season in 2023-24, essentially tripling her production across the board. Annica appeared in 27 games for the Jaguars, averaging 9.8 points with 47 three-pointers, which accounted for 66.6 percent of her Field-Goals Made on the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["642723"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b2a64050c83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyra typically works inside the arc, utilizing smooth footwork and a high-motor to establish an inside presence. With that being said, Tyra has the ability to step out and knockdown the 3ball if given space. Holyan connected on 36 three-pointers in 27 games played, shooting 34 percent from deep this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyra is a career 30 percent three-point shooter who can pick'n'pop at the top of the key and free-throw line extended. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->