2024-25 Preview: 3A-A Dynamic Duos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024-25 season for girls' high school basketball is right around the corner. Nevertheless, now is the perfect time to identify the top duos from classes 3A-A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>'Dynamic Duos' are teammates that can deliver a consistent 1-2 punch. Teammates that compliment one another and that shoulder the workload for their respective teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some notable duos from Class 3A, 2A and A. </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></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='391321' first='Emma' last='Lewis'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='648199' first='Kaydence' last='Riley']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">SFIS</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='888503' first='Louann' last='Villasenor'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='893558' first='Avery' last='Henard']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tatum</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='391111' first='Kassidy' last='Lightfoot']</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='888500' first='Allyssa' last='Casaus'] &amp; Emmarie Casaus</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Fort Sumner/House</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='642715' first='Sylvania' last='Baca'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='403408' first='Nora' last='Crisp']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roy/Mosquero</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3A - Santa Fe Indian School</strong> <strong>Braves</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 2023-24, the No. 4 Braves (19-10, 3-3) were bounced in the Final Four after being defeated by No. 1 Tohatchi, 44-39. With that being said, the season was still successful in terms of players stepping up and contributing. Such players were [player_tooltip player_id='391321' first='Emma' last='Lewis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='648199' first='Kaydence' last='Riley'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis is a two-time All-State Selection and a consistent Double-Double threat. This past season, Lewis averaged 12.8 points and 11.0 rebounds, totaling 11 Double-Doubles. Additionally, Lewis averaged 3.7 steals and 1.1 blocks, showcasing her two-way brilliance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a sophomore, Riley posted a respectable 8.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 1.3 blocks. Riley, does a good job of putting herself in a position to make plays on both ends of the floor. The 5'9" forward is not afraid to battle in the interior and has improved her touch around the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2A - Tatum</strong> <strong>Coyotes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a sophomore, [player_tooltip player_id='893558' first='Avery' last='Henard'] earned an All-State Second Team Selection while [player_tooltip player_id='888503' first='Louann' last='Villasenor'] was an Honorable Mention as a junior. The pair helped lead the Coyotes (27-3, 8-0) to the Final Four as the No. 2 seed where they lost a Double-Overtime thriller to the eventual 2A champions, the No. 6 Panthers from Penasco. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The expectation is that both Henard and Villasenor will have a great 2024-25 campaign. The reason being that, Henard and Villasenor will better understand the nuances of the game. Also because of the opportunity to build upon the success from the season prior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henard was a reliable option in the half-court that can also defend at a high level. Villasenor is a dangerous offensive rebounder with an insane motor. Villasenor is one of the few players that can play the entire game without needing a substitution. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class A - Corona/Vaughn Cardinals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn'] and [player_tooltip player_id='391111' first='Kassidy' last='Lightfoot'] are a bruising front-court tandem with great length. In 2023-24, Dunn and Lightfoot were 1 &amp; 2 in essentially every statistical category for the Cardinals (20-4, 8-0). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunn, an elite rim protector and scoring machine when in a rhythm, put up 21.4 points and 17.6 rebounds 2.1 steals and 8.9 blocks. The 6'6" center shot 55 percent from the field, logging 23 Double-Doubles AND 10 Triple-Doubles en route to an All-State Selection (Second Team). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lightfoot is an intruiging forward that averaged 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.1 steals and 2.2 blocks while shooting 39 percent overall. The 5'10" senior can also occasionally step-out and hit the 3ball which gives Corona/Vaughn much needed spacing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class A - Fort Sumner/House Vixens</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allyssa and Emmarie are arguably the top duo from Class-A. The pair of 2025 prospects led No.4 Fort Sumner/House (23-7, 4-2) to a State Championship in 2023-24 after defeating No. 3 Logan, 54-36. Moreover, both were First Team All-State Selections thanks to their performances on both ends of the floor throughout the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='888500' first='Allyssa' last='Casaus'] and Emmarie Casaus each have good length and speed mixed with fundamentals. That combination allows for them to put their stamp on the game and dictate the flow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class A - Roy/Mosquero Blues</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past season, both [player_tooltip player_id='642715' first='Sylvania' last='Baca'] and [player_tooltip player_id='403408' first='Nora' last='Crisp'] earned an All-State nod. Crisp was a First Team Selection while Baca was on the Second Team. The Lady Blues (25-2, 8-0) were the No. 1 overall seed, but were upset in the Final Four vs No. 4 Fort Sumner/House, 51-47.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crisp led the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 11.5 points -- on 51 percent shooting -- and 6.8 rebounds. Crisp was also the only player on the roster to log a Double-Double, finishing with three on the year. As for Baca, she posted 10.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Additionally, Baca facilitated the rock at a high level and defended at a high level. The combo-guard totaled 119 assists and 113 steals which averaged out to 4.4 assists and 4.2 steals per game respectively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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:&nbsp;<strong><em>MartinezPGH2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->