Week 12 Standouts: Clutch Heroes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 12 delivered fireworks across New Mexico girls' high school basketball! These standouts lit up the scoreboard, locked down defensively, and powered their teams to big wins with unforgettable performances. From all-around stat-stuffers to clutch heroes, here are the players who stole the show.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Player - School (Class Year)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648195' first='Kjani' last='Anitielu'] - Farmington (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Scorpions stormed to a perfect 2-0 week (76-51 win at Cleveland, 69-54 vs. Volcano Vista). Anitielu was electric at every level—attacking the rim, draining threes, and suffocating on defense. She averaged a smooth 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.5 steals per game with sharp efficiency: 13/26 FG (50%), 4/9 3PT, 3/5 FT. Pure dominance!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648203' first='Rebecca' last='Neal'] - Highland (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highland went red-hot at 3-0 (56-24 at Cibola, 49-41 vs. Belen, 55-49 vs. Grants). Neal was a walking triple-double threat, notching her 10th and 11th double-doubles of the season! She stuffed the box score with 9.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 4.3 steals per game — a true do-it-all force. (12/31 FG, 5/10 FT). The Hornets' engine never stopped!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Damia Dupree - Las Cruces (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bulldawgs roared to a commanding 2-0 week (57-48 road win at Gadsden, 58-33 home victory vs. Organ Mountain). Dupree was the scoring sparkplug, and ultra-efficient from everywhere on the floor. She averaged a cool 19.5 points per game on lights-out shooting across the stretch: 14/26 FG (54%), 3/5 3PT, 8/11 FT. Whether attacking the paint or hitting from deep, Dupree kept defenses guessing and powered Las Cruces to decisive wins!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839428' first='Trinity' last='Calabaza'] - Bernalillo (2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Spartans flipped the script with a gritty 48-38 road win over the Knights. Calabaza owned the paint, leading the team with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 blocks (6/12 FG, 2/4 FT). Her interior lockdown and finishing touch were game-changers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1068659' first='Rizaya' last='Cash'] - Centennial (2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hawks kept their win streak blazing at 13 straight with a 2-0 week (57-39 at Mayfield, 52-27 vs. Gadsden). Cash was unstoppable in double figures both games, averaging 14 points per game on scorching efficiency: 12/18 FG (67%), 1/2 3PT, 3/4 FT. She's helping fuel this red-hot run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1356317' first='Abrielle' last='Pavia'] - Albuquerque High (2029)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talk about drama! The Bulldogs erased a 13-point deficit to stun the Tigers 45-42. Pavia capped the comeback with a buzzer-beating three-pointer for the win — and a game-high 39 points! The freshman phenom was sensational, igniting total pandemonium. Clutch doesn't even begin to describe it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes are raising the bar in New Mexico hoops—pure excitement every night! Who's your favorite standout?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->