Metro’s Elite: Players Dominating the Scene Part Two

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 'Area Breakdown' series spotlights top players and their standout skills, showcasing the unique talent thriving in each region. For article formatting and area purposes, the metro area will consist of Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Los Lunas, Moriarty, and Rio Rancho.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dive in to discover who's dominating your region! Here is part two!</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>Class Year</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='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">*Albuquerque Academy*</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839428' first='Trinity' last='Calabaza']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bernalillo</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068188' first='Kaiyah' last='Benally']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2028</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Sandia</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068212' first='Lily' last='Skarsgard']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2028</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Albuquerque Academy</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839457' first='Madilynn' last='Martinez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2028</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Rio Rancho</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Table 1: Basketball Players from Metro New Mexico, ordered by Graduating Class and 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":["839425"],"_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-68efe5f5b7a23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The state's most coveted basketball star has brought her electrifying talent to the metro area. Standing at an imposing 6'6”, this dynamo, destined for the next level, has transferred from Corona/Vaughn to Albuquerque Academy for the 2025-26 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dunn's resume is nothing short of jaw-dropping: in just 68 games, she's racked up 57 double-doubles and 20 triple-doubles, amassing 1,353 points, 1,198 rebounds, and 508 blocks while shooting an impressive 52 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">These staggering stats, however, were earned in a Cardinals uniform. As she steps into the spotlight of 4A competition, all eyes are on her. Will she dominate the court as before? Stay tuned to find out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839428"],"_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-68efe5f5b7b18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='839428' first='Trinity' last='Calabaza'] is an intriguing Center who dominates the paint with relentless intensity. Her ability to overpower opponents with back-to-the-basket moves and finish through contact makes her a formidable force. As one of the premier shot-blockers and double-double threats in her class, she's a game-changer for the Spartans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 47 games, Trinity has racked up 535 points, 335 rebounds, and 180 blocks, while notching 14 double-doubles and one triple-double — ranking second in both categories. Her averages of 11.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks per game solidify her as a standout talent from metro New Mexico.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068188"],"_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-68efe5f5b7be3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1068188' first='Kaiyah' last='Benally'], an electrifying Point-Guard, commands the court with her elite ball-handling and razor-sharp instincts, leaving defenders in the dust with ankle-breaking moves and slick layups. A magnet for collegiate offers, she truly dazzles on defense, where her speed, relentless intensity, and agile footwork make her a steal machine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Over 61 games with the Matadors, Kaiyah has averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and an impressive 2.7 steals per game. Her career totals — 502 points, 210 rebounds, 122 assists, and 169 steals — come with a crisp 45 percent shooting efficiency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068212"],"_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-68efe5f5b7caa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1068212' first='Lily' last='Skarsgard'], a versatile Guard with good positional size, is a hidden gem lighting up the metro area for the Chargers. Her solid footwork and deadly range make her one of the most lethal shooters in her class, draining an impressive 77 three-pointers — the second most in the Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">But Skarsgard is more than just a sharpshooter; she's an underrated play-maker with a knack for making things happen. Across 56 games, she's averaged 9.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.7 steals per game, amassing 545 points, 218 rebounds, 126 assists, and 152 steals, along with three double-doubles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839457"],"_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-68efe5f5b7d77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='839457' first='Madilynn' last='Martinez'] has burst onto the scene as an electrifying scoring weapon for the Rams. In the open court, she's a relentless force, slicing through transitions with blazing speed and silky footwork. Her sharp three-point shooting stretches defenses thin, making her a dual-threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season, Martinez torched opponents, averaging an impressive 16.2 points per game across 32 games for Rio Rancho. She also chipped in 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and an eye-popping 3.1 steals per game, all while shooting 43 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->