Centennial Hawk Jamboree: Standout Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>LAS CRUCES, N.M.</em> — The Centennial Hawk Jamboree was a one-day team camp featuring Varsity &amp; JV teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schools in attendance included: Centennial, Gadsden, Los Lunas, Organ Mountain, Sandia &amp; Silver.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In no particular order, here are some standout players from the varsity division:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391103' first='Sydney' last='Benally'] | Sandia | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benally was deadly from the perimeter, hitting multiple three-pointers with ease. The senior point-guard -- and <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/10/benally-commits-to-princeton-university/">Princeton Commit</a> -- showed little to no hesitation, rising-up immediately after the catch. Additionally, when Benally was off-ball, she found ways to get reverse layups with her cutting and movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648217' first='Vayda' last='Golino'] | Los Lunas | 2026 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Golino did a great job spacing the floor Saturday by knocking down three-pointers in catch and shoot situations. However, Golino really impressed with her play-making and scoring ability off the dribble. The junior guard had a nice left-handed finish in the paint-area despite a hard contest from the help-side defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391109' first='Audriana' last='Wright'] | Sandia | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wright's versatility was evident on both ends of the floor. The dynamic forward was constantly creating deflections, altering shots and making opposing players have to work! Offensively, Wright impressed as a facilitator both in the half-court and out on the break. Wright made quick decisions with the ball and was never stagnant. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='642722' first='Joy' last='Hunt'] | Centennial | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunt did a good job of mixing-it-up, in terms of when to attack and when to take the outside shot. Hunt hit both the 3ball and mid-range jumper with confidence, showing an improved touch. Having said that, Hunt's 'bread and butter' is still inside 12-feet due to her length and size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839464' first='Justinne' last='Altamirano'] | Silver | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Altamirano looked comfortable running the show, controlling the tempo and pace. The sophomore displayed good vision and the ability to finish with either hand. Altamirano attacked close-outs well, going to both a lefty floater off the bounce and a 'tear-drop' off the glass going to her right.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='458558' first='Jessica' last='Roberts'] | Organ Mountain | 2025 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roberts is an intriguing southpaw that has transferred back to Organ Mountain from Mesilla Valley Christian. The combo-guard has a good handle and is comfortable operating in the paint-area. Roberts was connecting on floaters, pull-up jumpers, and even went off-glass after a smooth spin-move. Defensively, Roberts had strong close-outs and box-outs, doing-so without fouling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='642725' first='Tessa' last='Jaramillo'] | Los Lunas | 2025 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was rather impressive how Jaramillo was able to accelerate and jump the skip-pass. Jaramillo came away with multiple steals that led to break-away layups. Moreover, Jaramillo showcased the ability to collect rebounds and take the ball coast-to-coast. Jaramillo also displayed good footwork on the fast-break. The speedy point-guard utilized a jump-stop to get the defender to over-commit, then went to a step-through for the finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391104' first='Hope' last='Giddings'] | Sandia | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With willing passers all-around, running the floor will often result in cross-matches and fast break chances. Giddings knows this and puts herself in a position to capitalize on mistakes made by opposing teams. The 5'9" senior was often the recipient of transition three-pointers or dive-cut layups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1068188' first='Kaiyah' last='Benally'] | Sandia | 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benally's elite handle was on full-display Saturday. The freshman point-guard is a burst of energy that is hard to contain off the bounce. Benally used an array of dribble moves that froze not just one, but multiple defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='642719' first='Kianna' last='Murrillo'] | Silver | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murrillo used her athleticism to affect the game in multiple ways. The senior ran the floor well, which created transition opportunities and also looked comfortable operating in the mid-range. Murrillo hit several jumpers, about 12-15 feet away from the basket. </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 -->