Final Rankings: Class of 2025 Stock Risers Part One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2025 was packed with talented players that could do a multitude of things on both ends of the court. With the conclusion of the 2024-25 season for girls' high school basketball, now is the perfect time to look back at the senior class and identify who exceeded expectations. Here are some notable players whose abilities steadily impressed and improved!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><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><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Prev. Rank</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>New Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='642714' first='Teeya' last='Gordon']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Alamogordo</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">23</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">20</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">West Mesa</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">32</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">25</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='814476' first='Bethzy' last='Quinones']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Las Cruces</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">48</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">29</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='642722' first='Joy' last='Hunt']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Centennial</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">38</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">30</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">St. Pius X</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">37</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">31</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1054256' first='Abbey' last='Dugan']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Carlsbad</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">49</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">32</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":["642714"],"_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-67db1e353d962"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 5A Red/Green All-Star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gordon is an 'old-school' type of front-court player that happens to also be a double-double threat. For the 2024-25 season, the 6'1" center and southpaw, set career-highs in almost every statistical category. In all, Gordon averaged 14.5 points — on 57 percent — with 11.4 rebounds per game, registering 11 double-doubles for the Alamogordo Tigers (5-22).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moreover, Gordon is comfortable operating with her back to the basket and does a good job of using her size and length to shoot over smaller defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For her career, Gordon has averaged 12.1 points -- on 55 percent -- with 9.7 rebounds, logging 15 double-doubles in 42 games played. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-67db1e353d9d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5A All-State: Honorable Mention (2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 5A Red/Green All-Star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1,000 Point Club</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was truly as stellar season for Sena, the fundamentally-sound floor-general for the West Mesa Mustangs, as she led the State with a whopping 5.6 assists per game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The ability to create off the dribble, adds another element to Sena being an outstanding facilitator. Due to the dribble-penetration in the lane, the defense is forced to collapse. This results in Sena getting easy drop-offs in what is called the 'dunker spot' and or kick-outs to open three-point shooters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Then again, Sena is a capable scorer in he own right with a knack for getting to the charity stripe. In 25 games played, Sena averaged a cool 18.1 points per game, finishing with 228 total free-throw attempts. Sena shot 80 percent from the foul-line when it was all said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["814476"],"_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-67db1e353da18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5A All-State: Honorable Mention (2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 5A Red/Green All-Star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quinones, a two-way mid-range slasher, is a high-energy player with great off-ball movement, that competes on every possession. During the 2024-25 season, Quinones set new career-highs in points per game and steals per game, averaging 13.4 and 4.0 respectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consequently, the shooting-guard posted back-to-back seasons averaging double-figures for the Bulldawgs, while shooting 45 percent or better, from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 89 games played at Las Cruces, Quinones put up a respectable 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["642722"],"_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-67db1e353da57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hunt is a 5'10" slashing-four, with a lot of upside. Thanks to improved footwork and touch on her jump shot, Hunt was able to average a career-high 9.4 points on 42 percent this past season for the Hawks. What's more, Hunt led Centennial (12-16), in blocks with 1.6 per game and double-doubles, logging two total.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunt has played in 73 games for Centennial, and is a career 6.9 point per game scorer that happens to also collects 4.9 rebounds.</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-67db1e353da94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freeze is a six-footer that is both a capable scorer and willing defender. Offensively, Freeze is at her best when utilized in the pick'n'roll game due to her being a good screener, whose length creates separation. Additionally, Freeze positions herself well when diving to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the flip-side, the power-forward can cover a lot of ground and is quick enough to rotate over and alter/contest shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During her time at St. Pius X, Freeze helped the Sartans to a 78-32 record (.709 win percentage), winning three straight District titles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054256"],"_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-67db1e353dad1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5A All-State: Second Team (2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 5A Red/Green All-Star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1,000 Point Club</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dugan is a hardworking multilevel scorer and two-way play-maker that typically occupies the shooting-guard position. At the same time, Dugan has a solid handle and is confident enough to initiate the offense if need be. Lastly, Dugan is physical and does not shy away from contact when attacking the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During their 2025 'Cinderella' postseason run, Dugan put up a commanding 21.6 points per game for the Cavegirls. The 5'9" shooting-guard, ultimately led No. 12 Carlsbad (20-11) to the 5A Final Four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps and NMAA*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->