Way-Too-Early: Breakout Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we get closer and closer to the start of the 2024-25 season for girls' high school basketball, the anticipation only continues to grow and grow. With each new season, there are players across New Mexico who develop into reliable options for their respective teams and contribute on a nightly basis; Resulting in awards from an individual standpoint, such as <em>All-District, All-Metro and All-State</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five players -- who are either from the 5A or 4A level -- that can emerge as household names this upcoming season and have a breakout year!</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>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='391121' first='Monique' last='Sena']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">West Mesa</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='565812' first='Macy' last='Freeze']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">SPX</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648236' first='Jalysa' last='Hines']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</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='828810' first='Caris' last='Dale']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Farmington</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839440' first='Madisen' last='Flores']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Alamogordo</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":["391121"],"_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-66c55f74baaa7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mustangs 2023-24 Record: 9-17, 1-9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although Sena was the Mustangs leader in PPG, RPG and APG this past season, the belief is that she can reach another level in terms of her production and execution. Monique is a fundamentally sound PG with a good feel to her game. She can create off the dribble, not only for herself but for her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 25 games played, Sena averaged a quiet 11.2 points on 35/30 splits, totaling 34 three-pointers. Furthermore, Monique collected 5.8 rebounds, dished out 3.3 assists and came away with 2.3 steals per game this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["565812"],"_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-66c55f74bab47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sartans 2023-24 Record: 26-4, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freeze is an intriguing forward that helped take SPX to the 4A title game this past season. Standing at 6'0", Macy's length allows for her to both shoot over smaller defenders and be a viable threat in the pick'n'roll game, particularly when diving to the cup. Having said that, look for Macy to play more on the perimeter this upcoming season with the development of her three-point shot and handle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the flip side, Freeze does a good job of battling on the glass and altering opposing players shot attempts without fouling, which is a plus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648236"],"_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-66c55f74bab94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hawks 2023-24 Record: 24-6, 8-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hines made 29 appearances this past season for the Hawks, logging just 92 total points which came out to 3.2 points per game. However, the expectation is that Jalysa will see an increase in the number of shots she takes per game and throughout the course of the regular season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the Hawks in need of secondary and tertiary scoring options this upcoming season, Jalysa is a prime candidate to have a strong 2024-25 campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["828810"],"_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-66c55f74babf4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scorpions 2023-24 Record: 26-5, 8-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 28 games played, Dale posted 8.4 points shooting 42 percent from the floor overall. Additionally, Caris averaged 2.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.6 steals per game, making contributions on both ends of the floor for the Scorpions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moving forward, Caris should see an uptick in scoring opportunities presumably with her having the ball in her hands more often. The scorpions will need someone to step up and not only be a shot-creator, but a shot-maker; A task Dale is equipped for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839440"],"_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-66c55f74bac5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tigers 2023-24 Record: 15-14, 5-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a freshman, Flores put up 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 26 games played. Respectable numbers for a freshman on a team with a pecking order in terms of rotations and scoring chances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With that being said, Alamogordo will need for someone to fill the void and anchor the backcourt as the Tigers lost their leading scorer and three-point shooter to graduation in 2024. This is where Flores comes into play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Coupon Code</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enter code at checkout and receive $10 off your registration! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Code: <strong><em>MartinezPGH2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->