3A, 2A and 1A Players who are off to Impressive Starts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024-25 season is now more than six weeks removed from Opening Day (Nov 23). For some players and teams, several games are required in order for them to find their identities and rhythm. For others, they come out the gate scorching hot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some notable players who have gotten off to excellent starts from an individual standpoint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='968109' first='Arianna' last='Martinez'] | Robertson | 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thus far, Martinez is scoring 12.5 points for Robertson on staggering shooting splits of 50/44. Furthermore, the sharp-shooting Martinez has averaged 2.9 rebounds and 3.8 steals for the Cardinals who are ranked no. 2 in the 3A class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839429' first='Ryah' last='Carlson'] | CCP | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite the teams early-season struggles, Carlson has been a bright spot for CCP. As of now, Carlson -- the second leading scorer in 3A -- is averaging 17.8 points per game while shooting 49 percent overall for the Coyotes. On top of that, the fundamentally sound combo-guard is one of two players in 3A, to total at least 60 FGM.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391105' first='Caylee' last='Benavidez'] | Tucumcari | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benavidez, a versatile senior, is averaging 17.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game for the Rattlers, getting the job done in a multitude of ways. Tucumcari has won their last three games and sits at 9-3 overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1218206' first='Gianna' last='Carrillo'] | Laguna Acoma | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carrillo is the fifth leading scorer among the 2A class, averaging 15.6 points while shooting 42 percent from the field. Additionally, the senior comb-guard has made 14 three-pointers -- the top mark among the 2A class -- connecting at a 32 percent clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='901137' first='Karlea' last='Apodaca'] | Menaul | 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apodaca has done a great job for the Panthers putting up 13.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 steals, in nine games played. What's more, the sophomore is the only Panther player to average double-figures AND is the only Panther player to make more than one three-pointer. So far, the 5'5" combo-guard leads the team with 14 treys.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='893556' first='Desta' last='Rose'] | Logan | 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To this point, Rose has averaged a very efficient 20.2 points on 48 percent shooting. Moreover, the speedy Rose has averaged 3.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 4.4 steals for the Longhorns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391111' first='Kassidy' last='Lightfoot'] | Corona/Vaughn | 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although most of the attention goes to teammate H. Dunn, and rightfully so, it is worth noting that Lightfoot is quietly having a stellar season thus far. The hardworking senior is giving the Cardinals 13.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPrep*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->