5A Girls’ Hoops All-Regular Season: First Team Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the 2025-26 regular season wraps up for New Mexico girls' high school basketball and the postseason heats up, it's time to shine a spotlight on the standout performers in Class 5A. These elite players delivered electrifying performances all year, powering their teams toward playoff contention with skill, grit, and clutch play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Disclaimer:</em></strong> This All-Regular Season Team is an independent recognition of standout regular-season performances and is not affiliated with official All-State selections. The formal All-State process has yet to be completed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is Part 1 of a three-part series highlighting the best of NM Class 5A girls basketball from the regular season. Stay tuned for Part 2 (Second Team selections) and Part 3 (Third Team selections) dropping soon—more incredible talent on 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">All-Regular Season Team — 1st Team</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648191' first='Jordyn' last='Dyer'] – La Cueva Bears (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dyer's fierce competitiveness, cool-headed poise, and all-around polished game made her a force. She stood alone as the only 5A player to average 20+ points while shooting 50% from the field. Across 25 games, the dynamic shooting guard posted 21.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.6 steals per game, with six double-doubles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her splits: 50% FG, 37% 3PT, 73% FT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pacific signee erupted for 18 games of 20+ points under Coach Cogan, peaking with a 30-point explosion against St. Pius X on Dec. 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648195' first='Kjani' last='Anitielu'] – Farmington Scorpions (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anitielu was the steady heartbeat of a fantastic Farmington squad that claimed the 5A-1 district regular-season crown, thriving as their go-to option. In 26 games, she delivered 16.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.5 steals, and 1.0 block per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting: 46% FG, 38% 3PT, 64% FT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'8" shooting guard notched 24 double-figure games and nine 20-point outings, hitting a season-high 25 points three times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648234' first='Ceanna' last='McKines'] – Mayfield Trojans (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKines elevated her game to superstar levels as a senior, dominating inside as a versatile playmaker. She led all of 5A in scoring with a jaw-dropping 25.3 points per game over 25 games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'9" power forward added 8.2 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game, shooting 45% from the field with seven double-doubles. She racked up the most 20-point games (20) and 30-point games (9), capping it with a monstrous 45-point outburst against Organ Mountain on Feb. 20.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1068188' first='Kaiyah' last='Benally'] – Sandia Matadors (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arguably the state's premier two-way talent regardless of class, Benally was a relentless "dog" on both ends—creating chaos defensively and sparking offense. In 25 games, the 5'7" point guard averaged 17.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and an eye-popping 6.6 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting: 49% FG, 82% FT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the 5A-2 district champs, she posted six double-doubles, scored in double figures in all but one game, tallied seven 20-point games, and dropped a season-high 31 against Albuquerque Academy on Dec. 12.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1356317' first='Abrielle' last='Pavia'] – Albuquerque High Bulldogs (Class of 2029)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pavia played a massive role in the Bulldogs' 5A-5 district title run. The clutch, explosive 5'7" point guard was one of just three 5A players averaging 20+ PPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over 22 games, she averaged a silky 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.9 steals. As a freshman, she delivered 12 20-point games, five 30-point outbursts, and eight double-doubles. Her season-high came epically: 39 points on the road against Los Lunas (Feb. 14), including a dramatic 25-foot game-winning buzzer-beater from three-point range in a thrilling 45-42 victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting splits: 47% FG, 36% 3PT, 77% FT.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This First Team showcases the cream of the crop in New Mexico 5A girls hoops—absolute game-changers ready to dominate the playoffs. Don't miss Parts 2 and 3 for the full picture of this season's elite performers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->