The North’s Finest: Players Stealing the Spotlight – Part Two

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Part Two -- Size Meets Skill</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 'Area Breakdown' series unleashes the fiercest players, highlighting their terrific skills and style across every region. For area purposes and article formatting, the north will consist of counties ranging from McKinley and San Juan to Union, San Miguel, and Quay. Notable schools included are Farmington, Gallup, Kirtland Central, Navajo Prep, Penasco, and Robertson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Get ready to cheer for the players ruling your region!</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='901165' first='Kayden' last='Tsosie']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</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='1226885' first='Lethia' last='Yazzie']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Newcomb</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1058912' first='Elaina' last='Clani']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Kirtland Central</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068199' first='Allyson' last='Tsosie']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2028</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Kirtland Central</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='968109' first='Arianna' last='Martinez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2028</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Robertson</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":["901165"],"_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-69010a378535e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arguably the top player in the 4A class, Tsosie is a versatile six-foot talent who dominates both ends of the court. She possesses sharp instincts, excellent footwork, and the flexibility to play multiple positions, establishing her as a true playmaker for Gallup. She is also a two-time first-team all-state selection and the 2025 4A state champion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839431"],"_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-69010a37853dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yazzie is an intriguing Point-Guard and multilevel scorer who ranks as the second-leading scorer in her class with 887 career points. She also sits inside the top four in categories such as points per game, games played, and three-pointers made. Over 75 games, she has averaged 11.8 points while connecting on 64 three-pointers for Newcomb.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1058912"],"_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-69010a378543b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clani is a lightning-quick guard who is nearly impossible to contain off the dribble, serving as a key piece for the Broncos. She consistently pressures opposing defenders with her ability to penetrate the paint and finish at the rim. This past season, she earned All-State honors for Kirtland Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1068199"],"_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-69010a3785491"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tsosie is a dynamic and composed player with significant upside. Her playmaking skills allow her to impact both ends of the floor in a variety of ways. Defensively, she anticipates plays effectively and uses active hands to disrupt opponents. Offensively, she has the freedom and confidence to take the ball coast-to-coast, yet she remains a willing passer who prioritizes great shots over merely good ones. She has earned first-team all-state honors in consecutive seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["968109"],"_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-69010a37854e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martinez is a deadly sharpshooter who can torch defenses from beyond the arc. This dynamic 5'4" Combo-Guard features textbook mechanics, including a high release and the knack for hitting contested shots. She is a two-time all-state selection for Robertson. As a freshman, she efficiently averaged 11.6 points per game on 44/43 shooting splits (field goal/three-point percentage) across 27 games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In total, she has compiled 587 points, a class-best 85 three-pointers over 53 games, and an 11.1 points-per-game average for the Cardinals. She is one of only three players in her class to average double figures — and the lone one to do so while shooting at least 40 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->