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Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A

Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Matthew Martinez
Matthew Martinez March 12, 2025 @ 07:55 PM
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Peyton Williams
Peyton Williams 5'9" | SG/PG | 2026
NM
Laurdis Sundayman
Laurdis Sundayman PG | 2026
NM
Courtney Craig
Courtney Craig PF | 2026
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Lailah McGary
Lailah McGary SG | 2025
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Hayley Gutierrez
Hayley Gutierrez 5'5" | CG/SF | 2028
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Kameron Dale
Kameron Dale SF | 2026
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Louann Villasenor
Louann Villasenor SF/SG | 2025
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Aaliyah Valencia
Aaliyah Valencia CG | 2027
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Lethia Yazzie
Lethia Yazzie 5'6" | PG | 2027
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Natalia Martinez
Natalia Martinez CG | 2025
NM
Kaydence Riley
Kaydence Riley PF | 2026
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Natalia Stout
Natalia Stout SG | 2025
NM
Alexis Pacheco
Alexis Pacheco 5'4" | PG | 2025
NM
Kaleigh Carrasco
Kaleigh Carrasco SF | 2025
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July Lafferty
July Lafferty 5'6" | SG | 2025
NM
Caylee Benavidez
Caylee Benavidez 5'6" | SF/SG | 2025
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Tana Lopez
Tana Lopez 5'4" | PG | 2025
NM
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 New Mexico Girls State Basketball Championships has been nothing short of spectacular thus far. With the conclusion of the quarterfinal round, several teams are one step closer to hoisting the title. The Elite Eight, which was held yesterday (March 11) prompted great play from a handful of players and teams. Games featuring teams from the 3A and 2A Class, were held at the Rio Rancho Event Center (RREC). Here are the top performers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3A Class</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["467049"],"_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-67d22aa969912"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pacheco was superb yet again for No. 2 West Las Vegas in their 60-30 win over No. 7 Newcomb. The 5'4" point-guard finished with a game-high 22 points on 9/14 shooting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839431"],"_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-67d22aa96999c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yazzie posted a team-high 15 points and 4 steals for No. 7 Newcomb while shooting 7/17 from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a team, the Skyhawks shot just 23 percent, going 11/47 altogether. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648199"],"_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-67d22aa969a02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley, a junior power-forward, helped propel No. 3 Santa Fe Indian into the 3A Final Four after putting up 16 points on 7/10 shooting which includes going 1/1 from distance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839443"],"_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-67d22aa969a58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valencia, a sophomore guard, was another key piece in the Braves 39 point victory over No. 11 Cobre. In all, Valencia had 16 points -- on 7/17 shooting -- and 7 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068211"],"_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-67d22aa969aa0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gutierrez did all she could to keep No. 11 Cobre afloat in the Elite Eight. The sophomore guard logged a double-double, finishing with 11 points and 17 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056573"],"_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-67d22aa969aef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dale was one of two players for No. 1 Navajo Prep to reach double-figures in their 19 point win in the quarterfinals. Dale had 12 points and 3 steals in over 22 minutes of action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1218223' first='Lailah' last='McGary']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Navajo Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d22aa969bb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McGary did a bit of everything for No. 1 Navajo Prep in their 45-26 win vs No. 9 Crownpoint. The senior guard put up 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1221578' first='Courtney' last='Craig']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Crownpoint","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d22aa969c68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Craig, a junior power-forward, went down swinging as she recorded a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds for No. 9 Crownpoint. Furthermore, Craig was the only Eagle to make more than one field-goal vs No. 1 Navajo Prep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["814481"],"_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-67d22aa969cc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 14 point, 5 rebound performance from Martinez was HUGE for No. 4 Robertson as the senior combo-guard was the only player to connect on multiple three-pointers. The sharpshooting Martinez went 3/8 from behind the arc vs No. 5 Tohatchi.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Maddie Pasquale","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Tohatchi","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d22aa969d50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pasquale, a 5'4" combo-guard, tallied 13 points and 6 rebounds for the No. 5 Cougars. Unfortunately, Tohatchi fell just short vs No. 4 Robertson, 43-41. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2A Class</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["642713"],"_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-67d22aa969d9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stout led No. 3 Pecos with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 steals in the quarterfinals. Such stat-line helped the Panthers obtain a Final Four birth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior shooting-guard was the only Pecos Player to score more than 10 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1221583' first='Laurdis' last='Sundayman']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mescalero Apache","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d22aa969e2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sundayman, who had a team-high 16 points for No. 11 Mescalero Apache, was the only player to reach double-figures vs No. 3 Pecos. The junior point-guard also had 2 blocks and 2 steals for the Chiefs.</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-67d22aa969e75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lafferty posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds for No. 5 Tucumcari in their 50-44 win vs No. 13 Legacy Academy. The 5'6" shooting-guard only missed one shot, ultimately going 6/7 from the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391105"],"_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-67d22aa969eb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Benavidez tallied a game-high 18 points for the Rattlers but also did a variety of other things on the court that contributed to winning basketball. The 5'6" Benavidez had 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391122"],"_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-67d22aa969ef8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carrasco registered a team-high 17 points on 5/8 shooting which includes going 4/8 from the three-point line. Additionally, Carrasco had 7 rebounds and 4 steals for the Silverbacks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["888503"],"_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-67d22aa969f39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Villasenor logged a game-high 21 points and 7 rebounds for No. 1 Tatum, helping the Coyotes advance to the Final Four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Villasenor did a good job of controlling the tempo as she was able to get to the foul-line often vs No. 9 Laguna Acoma. 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The 5'3" point-guard shot 50 percent from the floor vs the Hawks, making 5/10 shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391106"],"_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-67d22aa969ffe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopez was brilliant for No. 2 Mesa Vista in the Elite Eight, on both ends of the court. The 5'4" point-guard registered a double-double with a game-high 26 points and 10 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the end, Lopez shot 8/16 from the field overall, 4/8 from the three-point line and 6/6 from the free-throw line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1221585' first='Peyton' last='Williams']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Eunice","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d22aa96a07e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In spite of the loss to No. 2 Mesa Vista, Williams posted a team-high 17 points for No. 7 Eunice. 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The 2025 New Mexico Girls State Basketball Championships has been nothing short of spectacular thus far. With the conclusion of the quarterfinal round, several teams are one step closer to hoisting the title. The Elite Eight, which was held yesterday (March 11) prompted great play from a handful of players and teams. Games featuring teams from the 3A and 2A Class, were held at the Rio Rancho Event Center (RREC). Here are the top performers!

Alexis Pacheco

Alexis Pacheco

NM
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Alexis
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Class
2025
Height
5'4"
HS
West Las Vegas
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Pacheco was superb yet again for No. 2 West Las Vegas in their 60-30 win over No. 7...
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Alexis Pacheco

State: New Mexico
School: West Las Vegas
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Lethia Yazzie

Lethia Yazzie

NM
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Lethia
Yazzie PG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Newcomb
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Yazzie posted a team-high 15 points and 4 steals for No. 7 Newcomb while shooting 7/17 from the...
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Lethia Yazzie

State: New Mexico
School: Newcomb
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Kaydence Riley

Kaydence Riley

NM
PF
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Kaydence
Riley PF
Class
2026
HS
Santa Fe Indian
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Riley, a junior power-forward, helped propel No. 3 Santa Fe Indian into the 3A Final Four after putting...
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Kaydence Riley

State: New Mexico
School: Santa Fe Indian
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Aaliyah Valencia

Aaliyah Valencia

NM
CG
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Aaliyah
Valencia CG
Class
2027
HS
Santa Fe Indian
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Valencia, a sophomore guard, was another key piece in the Braves 39 point victory over No. 11 Cobre....
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Aaliyah Valencia

State: New Mexico
School: Santa Fe Indian
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Hayley Gutierrez

Hayley Gutierrez

NM
CG/SF
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS CG/SF
CLASS 2028
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Hayley
Gutierrez CG/SF
Class
2028
Height
5'5"
HS
Cobre
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Gutierrez did all she could to keep No. 11 Cobre afloat in the Elite Eight. The sophomore guard...
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Hayley Gutierrez

State: New Mexico
School: Cobre
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Kameron Dale

Kameron Dale

NM
SF
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Kameron
Dale SF
Class
2026
HS
Navajo Prep
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Dale was one of two players for No. 1 Navajo Prep to reach double-figures in their 19 point...
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Kameron Dale

State: New Mexico
School: Navajo Prep
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Lailah McGary Lailah McGary SG Navajo Prep | 2025 State NM

HEIGHT 5'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025

Lailah McGary Lailah McGary SG Navajo Prep | 2025 State NM

School: Navajo Prep
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Courtney Craig Courtney Craig PF Crownpoint | 2026 State NM

POS PF
CLASS 2026

Courtney Craig Courtney Craig PF Crownpoint | 2026 State NM

School: Crownpoint
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Natalia Martinez

Natalia Martinez

NM
CG
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Natalia
Martinez CG
Class
2025
HS
Roberston
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
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Natalia Martinez

State: New Mexico
School: Roberston
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Maddie Pasquale

Maddie Pasquale

HEIGHT 5'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Maddie Pasquale

School: Tohatchi
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Natalia Stout

Natalia Stout

NM
SG
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Natalia
Stout SG
Class
2025
HS
Pecos
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Stout led No. 3 Pecos with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 steals in the quarterfinals. Such stat-line...
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Natalia Stout

State: New Mexico
School: Pecos
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Laurdis Sundayman Laurdis Sundayman PG Mescalero Apache | 2026 State NM

POS PG
CLASS 2026

Laurdis Sundayman Laurdis Sundayman PG Mescalero Apache | 2026 State NM

School: Mescalero Apache
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July Lafferty

July Lafferty

NM
SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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July
Lafferty SG
Class
2025
Height
5'6"
HS
Tucumcari
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Lafferty posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds for No. 5 Tucumcari in their 50-44 win...
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July Lafferty

State: New Mexico
School: Tucumcari
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Caylee Benavidez

Caylee Benavidez

NM
SF/SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2025
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Caylee
Benavidez SF/SG
Class
2025
Height
5'6"
HS
Tucumcari
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Benavidez tallied a game-high 18 points for the Rattlers but also did a variety of other things on...
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Caylee Benavidez

State: New Mexico
School: Tucumcari
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Kaleigh Carrasco

Kaleigh Carrasco

NM
SF
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Kaleigh
Carrasco SF
Class
2025
HS
Legacy Academy
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Carrasco registered a team-high 17 points on 5/8 shooting which includes going 4/8 from the three-point line. Additionally,...
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Kaleigh Carrasco

State: New Mexico
School: Legacy Academy
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Louann Villasenor

Louann Villasenor

NM
SF/SG
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2025
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Louann
Villasenor SF/SG
Class
2025
HS
Tatum
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Villasenor logged a game-high 21 points and 7 rebounds for No. 1 Tatum, helping the Coyotes advance to...
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Louann Villasenor

State: New Mexico
School: Tatum
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Naomi Garcia

Naomi Garcia

HEIGHT 5'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2028

Naomi Garcia

School: Tatum
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Tana Lopez

Tana Lopez

NM
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Tana
Lopez PG
Class
2025
Height
5'4"
HS
Mesa Vista
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NM
Elite Eight: The Top Performers in 3A and 2A
Lopez was brilliant for No. 2 Mesa Vista in the Elite Eight, on both ends of the court....
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Tana Lopez

State: New Mexico
School: Mesa Vista
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Peyton Williams Peyton Williams 5'9" | SG/PG Eunice | 2026 State NM

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Peyton Williams Peyton Williams 5'9" | SG/PG Eunice | 2026 State NM

School: Eunice
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