Rankings Update: New Additions in the Class of 2027

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2027 is very compelling due to the many skilled players throughout the State. For some players, they have exceeded expectations and have established themselves as primary options. Here are some notable newcomers to get acquainted with!</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>Player</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='1225668' first='Mykeia' last='Vicenti']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Gallup</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1225669' first='Nekishia' last='Garcia']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Quemado</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1225671' first='Amy' last='Anaya']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">McCurdy</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1225673' first='Jadyn' last='Atwater']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Des Moines</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1225674' first='Isabella' last='Archuleta']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">McCurdy</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Players listed in order by overall raking</figcaption></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":["1225668"],"_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-67fd4febacf74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vicenti had a fascinating 2024-25 season as she was a key piece for the Bengals, particularly out on the perimeter as a floor-spacer. The 5'5" combo-guard ultimately helped Gallup win the 4A State Championship en route to being an All-State Selection (Second Team).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225669"],"_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-67fd4febad013"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 2024-25 season was breakout year for Garcia which culminated in an All-State Honorable Mention for the 5'10" power-forward. Garcia provided the Eagles with solid play all-around, a big reason why Quemado went 22-7 overall and was the 1A-District 2 Champions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225671"],"_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-67fd4febad094"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season, Anaya, a two-way play-maker, reached double-figures in 20/26 games played for the Bobcats. Additionally, Anaya recorded 16 games with 10+ points and 4+ steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the end, the combo-guard posted 13.4 points -- on 41 percent shooting -- with 5.1 steals per game for McCurdy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225673"],"_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-67fd4febad105"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season, Atwater was one of the top 'glass-cleaners' meaning she collected almost every missed-shot there was for the Demons. In all, Atwater averaged 14.1 rebounds per game and was just one of five players to record 100+ offensive-rebounds in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On top of that, the hardworking Atwater averaged 6.4 points per game and 2.5 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225674"],"_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-67fd4febad186"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 26 games played, Archuleta averaged 6.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game for McCurdy. When all was said and done, the savvy Archuleta logged four games with 10+ points, 5+ rebounds and 2+ steals for the Bobcats in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->