NM Girls Hoops Legends: 1,000 and 2,000-Point Club Honorees

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scoring Milestones</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the final buzzer sounding on the 2025-26 New Mexico girls' high school basketball season, it is time to look back and celebrate the standout individuals who reached extraordinary career scoring milestones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earning a spot in the 1,000-point or 2,000-point club is a rare achievement that demands talent, consistency, and perseverance. Only a select few high school players ever reach these benchmarks, and each journey is unique—shaped by early playing time, injuries, development paths, and opportunities on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a quick overview of the honorees:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center","className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Club</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Player</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>School</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Class</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2,000-Point</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648191' first='Jordyn' last='Dyer']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">La Cueva</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2,000-Point</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648193' first='Rochelle' last='Lopez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Penasco</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,000-Point</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='811192' first='Sophia' last='López']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Rio Grande</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,000-Point</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648207' first='Ashelynn' last='Borunda']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lovington</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,000-Point</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648201' first='Lailah' last='Bouldin']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Albuquerque High</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,000-Point</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648234' first='Ceanna' last='McKines']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Mayfield</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,000-Point</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648192' first='LillyAnna' last='Martinez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Rio Rancho</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,000-Point</td><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">Gallup</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,000-Point</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839457' first='Madilynn' last='Martinez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Rio Rancho</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2028</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,000-Point</td><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">Mora</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2028</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2,000-Point Club</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648191' first='Jordyn' last='Dyer'] – La Cueva (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dynamic, polished three-level scorer who draws constant defensive attention and breaks down opponents with skill and vision. The Pacific signee, recognized as one of New Mexico's top players in her class, capped her senior season by reaching the prestigious 2,000-point milestone while averaging over 20 points per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648193' first='Rochelle' last='Lopez'] – Penasco (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An explosive point guard with the freedom and confidence to take the ball coast-to-coast. She consistently created offense and ignited transition opportunities for the Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1,000-Point Club</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='811192' first='Sophia' last='López'] – Rio Grande (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fundamentally sound combo guard with excellent positional length. Standing at 5'11”, she served as the primary offensive focal point for the Ravens all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648207' first='Ashelynn' last='Borunda'] – Lovington (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tireless hard worker who emerged as Lovington's clear No. 1 option. The 5'9” shooting guard attacked defenders effectively in transition and ranked among the state's top scorers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648201' first='Lailah' last='Bouldin'] – Albuquerque High (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical multi-level scorer who does more than just shoot. At 5'6”, this combo guard proved sneakily effective with the ball in her hands, creating shots off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648234' first='Ceanna' last='McKines'] – Mayfield (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Combines impressive speed and strength. The 5'9” power forward operated comfortably in the mid-range and established herself as one of the state's most dominant interior players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='648192' first='LillyAnna' last='Martinez'] – Rio Rancho (Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A capable and energetic combo guard who smartly took what the defense offered and made the most of every opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='901165' first='Kayden' last='Tsosie'] – Gallup (Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile playmaker with a soft, feathery touch and crisp ball-handling skills. The 5'11” power forward brought skill and versatility to the frontcourt for the Bengals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839457' first='Madilynn' last='Martinez'] – Rio Rancho (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Explosive scorer with outstanding touch. The 5'5” shooting guard required very little time or space to release her shot and thrived both on and off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='968109' first='Arianna' last='Martinez'] – Mora (Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lethal three-point shooter with a lightning-quick release. The 5'4” combo guard routinely knocked down difficult, contested shots for the Rangers all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes poured countless hours into the gym and on the court, turning potential into impressive career totals. Their milestones highlight not only personal excellence but also the teamwork and resilience that define New Mexico high school basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As Michael Jordan, one of basketball's greatest scorers, once reflected: “I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the end, these young stars shone brightly thanks to their relentless work ethic, the support of teammates, coaches, and families, and left a lasting mark on the 2025-26 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->