Week 6 Standouts: Scorpions Sting, Huskies Howl and Spartans Soar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holiday tournaments and non-district battles delivered thrilling action across the Land of Enchantment during Week 6, with several teams and players turning heads through dominant performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Farmington Scorpions</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Scorpions served notice to the rest of the state by capturing the Hobbs Holiday Tournament title. They kicked off with a 59-54 win over Americas (El Paso, TX), followed by a commanding 54-37 victory against Albuquerque High, and sealed the championship with a hard-fought 65-62 triumph over host Hobbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A talented senior trio led the charge, delivering standout plays on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648195' first='Kjani' last='Anitielu'] (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anitielu filled the stat sheet, averaging 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.0 steals per game while shooting 45 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='828810' first='Caris' last='Dale'] (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dale contributed a steady 13.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game on 38 percent shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='893565' first='Chenoa' last='Parrish'] (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parrish paced Farmington in scoring, averaging 15.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 48 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hope Christian Huskies</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the hottest teams in Class 4A, Hope Christian continued their strong play by claiming the Lovington Tournament crown. The Huskies rolled past Shiprock 60-35, topped Goddard 51-41, and edged host Lovington 40-34 in a defensive battle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their dynamic star duo dazzled fans and disrupted opponents throughout the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839433' first='Bri' last='Bishop'] (2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a primary offensive engine, Bri averaged 16.6 points and an impressive 5.0 steals per game. The junior exploded for two 20-point outings and notched one double-double.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648212' first='Mia' last='Bishop'] (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mia dominated the paint as a reliable interior anchor, averaging 10.3 points and 10.3 rebounds — essentially a walking double-double. She recorded one double-double during the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bernalillo Spartans</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Spartans stayed red-hot, going 4-0 to improve to a perfect 13-0 on the season. After defeating Capital, they swept the Bernalillo Tournament with blowouts over Atrisco Heritage (62-10) and Bloomfield (51-34), plus a solid 44-39 win against Eldorado.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior frontcourt standout [player_tooltip player_id='901174' first='Samaria' last='Brown'] flirted with a double-double average, posting 10.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game on a sharp 62 percent shooting. She delivered two double-doubles along the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Notable Performances</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='486438' first='Jaslene' last='Big Crow'] - Cleveland (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cleveland split a pair of home games, crushing Capital 74-28 before dropping a 61-46 decision to Las Cruces. Big Crow led the Storm in scoring both nights with 22 and 14 points, respectively. Overall, she averaged 18.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while shooting a remarkable 59 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648227' first='Sofia' last='Herrera'] - Las Cruces (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Herrera sparked Las Cruces' 15-point road win over Cleveland, pouring in a team-high 19 points to go with 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and a staggering 7 steals — all on 53 percent shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='828815' first='Jaysha' last='Hawkins'] - Las Cruces (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hawkins provided quiet but efficient support in the victory, adding 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists to help the Bulldawgs secure the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 showcased the depth and excitement of New Mexico girls hoops — stay tuned as these teams build momentum heading into district play!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>**Statistics via MaxPreps**</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->