Rankings Update: Stock-Risers in the Class of 2028

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For a majority of the 2028 class, the 2024-25 season was their first crack at the varsity level. Some got acquainted to the speed of the game relatively quickly and became vital to their respective teams success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some notable "stock-risers" from the class of 2028!</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><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='1068445' first='Larissa' last='Martinez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Rio Rancho</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">9</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1056460' first='Ady' last='Everhart']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Hobbs</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">15</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068499' first='Kayla' last='Finley']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Los Lunas</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">18</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068659' first='Rizaya' last='Cash']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Centennial</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">22</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">20</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Players listed in order by overall ranking</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":["1068445"],"_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-68068fbe21e18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season, Martinez emerged as an important piece for Rio Rancho thanks to her shooting prowess. The combo-guard did a great job stretching the floor, as she ultimately made 37 three-pointers, while connecting at a 30 percent clip. What's more, Martinez reached double-figures in 13/31 games played for the Rams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Altogether, Martinez put up 9.3 points -- on 38 percent -- to go along with 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 4.8 steals per game in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056460"],"_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-68068fbe21e70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Hobbs yielding a roster with multiple upperclassman, it was difficult for Everhart to see extensive playing-time in 2024-25. That said, the combo-guard did grace the court from time to time which allowed her to showcase her tremendous handle. Whether in the half-court or in the open-court, Everhart had the rock on a string.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068499"],"_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-68068fbe21eb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finley is an intriguing high-energy player who maximized her minutes on the floor this past season by providing steady interior play. In 2024-25, the power-forward became a rotation piece for Coach Vigil, then eventually the full-time starter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finley is physical, does not shy away from contact and has a great motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068659"],"_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-68068fbe21efb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cash is a budding 5'8" shooting-guard, who is a capable scorer off the bounce that can finish with either hand around the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In all, Cash averaged 6.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 28 games played for the Hawks this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Back on Feb. 17, Cash erupted for a season-high 22 points vs Organ Mountain. In that game, Cash went 9/16 from the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->