Way-Too-Early: 1,000 Point Club Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Becoming a member of the 1,000 Point-Club is a tremendous accomplishment and milestone, that many high school players hope to achieve and reach during their respective careers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With that being said, the path differs from one player to the next. Circumstances and opportunities being the biggest factors. Some will have more experience and playing time at the varsity level, compared to others. Some may have been limited due to injury and some may have needed extensive time to develop their game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the players knocking on the door of 1,000 career points!!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"left","className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table alignleft is-style-stripes"><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>Points</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Year</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>School</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648191' first='Jordyn' last='Dyer']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">863</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">La Cueva</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='391109' first='Audriana' last='Wright']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">810</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Sandia</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='391323' first='Mila' last='Espinoza']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">807</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Volcano Vista</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">799</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Corona/Vaughn</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648194' first='Malaiya' last='Castro']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">737</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lovington</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='391114' first='July' last='Lafferty']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">728</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tucumcari</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648205' first='Kyla' last='Lopez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">672</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tucumcari</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">654</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Piedra Vista</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='391117' first='Jazlene' last='Ruiz']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">652</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Mayfield</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='391321' first='Emma' last='Lewis']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">632</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">SFIS</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Statistics via MaxPreps</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":["648191"],"_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-66c51c9e31b27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two-Time All-State Selection (Second Team: 2023 &amp; Honorable Mention: 2024) AND Two-Time All-Metro Selection (First Team: 2023 &amp; 2024)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dyer is a dynamic two-way player whose tenacious defense turns into offensive opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 2023-24, Dyer put up 15.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game, while leading the 2026 class in Double-Doubles with 13. For her career, Jordyn has made 61 appearances for La Cueva and has averaged 14.1 points on 46 percent shooting with 8.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals, logging 22 total Double-Doubles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Back in July, Dyer picked up two collegiate offers: CSU-Pueblo and New Mexico Highland University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391109"],"_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-66c51c9e31b91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One-Time All-State Selection (Second Team: 2024) AND Two-Time All-Metro Selection (Second Team: 2023 &amp; 2024)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Audriana has developed into a premiere '3&amp;D' player who also happens to be a skilled and willing passer. Moreover, Wright has a combination of length and speed that allows her to play multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a junior, Wright posted 9.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.5 steals per game. For her career, Audri has averaged 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.1 steals. The 5'10" SF is career 40 percent shooter overall and has made 108 three-pointers to date, connecting at a 30 percent clip. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391323"],"_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-66c51c9e31bda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Two-Time All-State Selection (Second Team: 2024 &amp; Honorable Mention: 2023) AND Two-Time All-Metro Selection (Second Team: 2024 &amp; Third Team: 2023)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mila is a savvy CG that can stretch the floor and create off the bounce. Espinoza works the pick'n'roll effectively handling the ball and has improved on her decision making when getting into the lane. On top of that, Mila is in the upper echelon of three-point shooters; Totaling 122 'treys' thus far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 79 games played, Mila has averaged 10.2 points per game with career shooting splits of 33/30 (FG%/3P%). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839425"],"_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-66c51c9e31c1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In just 43 career games, Dunn has logged 34 Double-Doubles AND 11 Triple-Doubles, posting 18.6 points, 16.4 rebounds and 7.4 blocks per game while shooting 55 percent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing at 6'6", not many opposing 'bigs' can challenge Dunn around the basket or come close to altering her shot attempts. Harper's length allows for her to get off jumpers and hook-shots inside the paint area, relatively easy. Having said that, Dunn has expanded her offensive repertoire and extended her range, which now includes the 3ball. If she can knockdown the outside shot, it will be an even tougher night for any opposing teams who matchup with Dunn moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648194"],"_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-66c51c9e31c64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Castro is a Floor Spacing Slasher that is a reliable double-figure scorer for Lovington. Malaiya finished second amongst the 2026 class in 3PM, totaling 39 'treys' in 23 games played this past season. The CG shot 27 percent from distance and 39 percent overall, averaging 11.6 points per game for the Wildcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For her career, Castro has played in 72 games and has averaged 10.2 points, shooting 36 percent from the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391114"],"_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-66c51c9e31cab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lafferty has always been a high-energy player, who exhibits all-around great play, both from an individual standpoint and from a team perspective. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a junior, Lafferty put up 13.4 points, shooting 43 percent from the floor overall. The 5'6" SG also collected 8.0 rebounds, dished out 3.7 assists and came away with an impressive 5.0 steals per game in 27 games played for the Rattlers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648205"],"_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-66c51c9e31ced"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopez is a 'Slashing-Four' who averaged 13.6 points to go along with 6.6 rebounds and 3.7 steals per game as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kyla does a good job of putting herself in the right position to make plays, whether that be on offense or defense. For her career, Lopez has played in 78 games for Tucumcari, averaging 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals, recording eight Double-Doubles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-66c51c9e31d2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holyan is an Inside-Out Playmaker that provides stability in the half-court by maximizing her minutes on the floor. Tyra has good footwork and the ability to knockdown perimeter shots, making her a versatile scorer as a frontcourt player. This past season, Holyan put up 15.9 points and 6.3 rebounds with 2.3 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holyan is a career 30 percent shooter from distance, totaling 45 3PM in 56 games played. Furthermore, Tyra has averaged 11.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 steals while shooting 36 percent overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391117"],"_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-66c51c9e31d70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ruiz is a Lockdown Defender who creates havoc against opposing ball-handlers. Jazlene also demonstrates great instincts as on-ball defender as well as from the help-side position. Additionally, Ruiz is willing to dive on the floor for a loose ball which shows her commitment to making winning plays. On the flip side, the 5'5" PG likes to slash her way to the basket, utilizing physicality when attacking downhill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 70 games played, Ruiz is a career 9.3 point per game scorer that has shot 37 percent from the field and has averaged 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.0 steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391321"],"_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-66c51c9e31dd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Two-Time All-State Selection (First Team: 2023 &amp; 2024)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis is a high-energy forward that happens to be a fierce competitor on both ends of the floor. Emma gives the Braves much needed relief points around the basket and is tough to contain on the glass, as she puts herself in great position to rebound on each and every possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For her career, the 5"7" forward has appeared in 74 games, averaging 8.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 39 percent from the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->