Big Time Hoops 2026: Afternoon Standouts Take Center Stage

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The momentum kept building on Saturday afternoon at the 2026 Big Time Hoops Showcase, as prospects continued to battle in round-robin games at Las Cruces High School. With college coaches from DII, NAIA, and JUCO programs lining the sidelines, the afternoon session delivered strong two-way play, hustle, and skill as players fought for every possession and every opportunity to shine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performers – Saturday Morning Session</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mia Delgado (Pebble Hills, TX – Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delgado's energy and versatility really shone through. Poised with clean footwork, she impacted the game in multiple ways throughout the afternoon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='901171' first='Abbie' last='Beukelman'] (Moriarty, NM – Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beukelman used her size and length effectively as an interior playmaker. She scored on the block and held her own as a rim protector on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839432' first='Gerrianna' last='Romero'] (Pojoaque, NM – Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nothing overly flashy — just consistent basketball. Romero brought great energy and was one of the few players willing to rotate over and take a charge square in the chest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='932299' first='Alyssa' last='Morales'] (Burges, TX – Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morales carried over her tenacity from the morning session, creating her own shot and converting tough, contested looks with impressive confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyla Winfield (Franklin, TX – Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winfield continued to impact the game on both ends. She stepped out to hit the three-ball and immediately turned around to secure defensive stops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1259134' first='Alanna' last='Perrault'] (Centennial, NM – Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perrault knocked down multiple perimeter shots in rhythm and showed craftiness by putting the ball on the floor and converting a tough three-point play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The afternoon session wrapped up a strong Day 2 of competition, giving all 81 prospects valuable exposure in front of attending college coaches. From relentless attackers to lockdown defenders and sharpshooters, the talent on display proved once again why the Big Time Hoops Showcase continues to be a premier event for high school players looking to reach the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for more standout performances and scouting notes from this exciting weekend in Las Cruces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Event Details<br>Dates: March 27–28, 2026<br>Location: Las Cruces High School, Las Cruces, New Mexico</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->