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Which Three Sophomores are Ready to Shine this Season?

Which Three Sophomores are Ready to Shine this Season?
Matthew Martinez
Matthew Martinez September 30, 2025 @ 12:01 PM
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Zoey Loretto
Zoey Loretto 5'10" | PF | 2028
NM
Payton Lobato
Payton Lobato 5'5" | PG | 2028
NM
Ady Everhart
Ady Everhart 5'4" | PG/SG | 2028
NM
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each basketball season, a select few players are ready to explode onto the scene and become breakout candidates. Meet the three athletes who are primed to make waves with their terrific play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":["1068215"],"_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-68dc0c1697129"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lobato will be a crucial piece this season for Coach Cogan and the Bears, thanks to her floor spacing and play-making capabilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a freshman, the 5'5" Point-Guard impressed; she averaged 8.1 points and 2.4 assists per game across 22 games -- numbers that ranked her second on the team in both categories. Additionally, her 30 three-pointers made not only placed her third most among the Bears, but also ninth in the entire Class of 2028.</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-68dc0c16971bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Everhart is an extremely bright and talented Point-Guard with an elite handle. Moreover, she can stretch the floor and is comfortable getting her teammates involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With four of the five starters from last season's squad having graduated, there is a definite opportunity for Everhart to see extensive playing time during the 2025-26 season for Coach Carpenter and the Eagles. So, opposing defenders, beware!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068415"],"_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-68dc0c169720f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loretto is a budding interior player with solid footwork and the ability to finish in traffic. Additionally, she is a willing defender with active hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore Power-Forward is a prime breakout candidate for Coach Villareal and the Hawks, after averaging 7.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game last season. She is the only Hawks player returning to have grabbed more than 4.0 rebounds per game, with a minimum of 100 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Each basketball season, a select few players are ready to explode onto the scene and become breakout candidates. Meet the three athletes who are primed to make waves with their terrific play.

Payton Lobato

Payton Lobato

NM
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Payton
Lobato PG
Class
2028
Height
5'5"
HS
La Cueva
|
NM
Which Three Sophomores are Ready to Shine this Season?
Lobato will be a crucial piece this season for Coach Cogan and the Bears, thanks to her floor...
Written by Matthew Martinez
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Payton Lobato

State: New Mexico
School: La Cueva
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Ady Everhart

Ady Everhart

NM
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Ady
Everhart PG/SG
Class
2028
Height
5'4"
HS
Hobbs Freshman School
|
NM
Which Three Sophomores are Ready to Shine this Season?
Everhart is an extremely bright and talented Point-Guard with an elite handle. Moreover, she can stretch the floor...
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School: Hobbs Freshman School
Club: BIQ Select Basketball
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Zoey Loretto

Zoey Loretto

NM
PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2028
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Zoey
Loretto PF
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Volcano Vista
|
NM
Which Three Sophomores are Ready to Shine this Season?
Loretto is a budding interior player with solid footwork and the ability to finish in traffic. Additionally, she...
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School: Volcano Vista
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