Who Leads New Mexico’s Class of 2028 Girls in Scoring?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 Class Leading Scorers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The New Mexico's girls basketball scene is heating up as the Class of 2028 steps closer into its junior year. After strong sophomore seasons in 2025-26, several standouts produced big numbers across every classification — dominant posts, sharp perimeter threats, and versatile wings who scored with both volume and efficiency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This State Report ranks the top total-point and points-per-game producers in the class. The numbers reflect night-in, night-out consistency through a full high school schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Disclaimer:</em></strong> All statistics come from MaxPreps and rely on timely reporting by coaches and programs. Rankings also consider observed performance, team context, and long-term potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><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>Total Points</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>PPG</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068211' first='Hayley' last='Gutierrez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Cobre</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,277</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16.0</td></tr><tr><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">1,014</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13.1</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068188' first='Kaiyah' last='Benally']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Sandia</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">994</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.2</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068212' first='Lily' last='Skarsgard']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Albuquerque Academy</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">980</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.2</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068213' first='Madlyn' last='Dopson']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Sandia Prep</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">892</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.9</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1267231' first='Evelyn' last='Kannolt']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">East Mountain</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">729</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13.8*</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1233316' first='Rylan' last='Brown']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Des Moines</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">626</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13.3*</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Minimum 40 games played. PPG leaders with high volume are also highlighted for their scoring efficiency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1068211' first='Hayley' last='Gutierrez'] (Cobre)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5'7” physical, relentless competitor for Cobre, Gutierrez scores with elite efficiency inside. She owns class highs with 63 double-figure games, 26 20-point performances, and three 30-point nights (career high 32).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='968109' first='Arianna' last='Martinez'] (Mora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5'4”, Martinez is one of the most reliable multilevel scorers in northern New Mexico. A primary option for Mora, she becomes a scoring machine when locked in and is one of only two players in the class to have already crossed 1,000 career points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1068188' first='Kaiyah' last='Benally'] (Sandia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'7” point guard and reigning Gatorade Player of the Year is nationally ranked (No. 74) and holds a wide range of Division I offers. A two-way force with a polished skill set, she has posted 51 double-figure games, seven 20-point outings, and one 31-point explosion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1068212' first='Lily' last='Skarsgard'] (Albuquerque Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The savvy 5'10” guard for Albuquerque Academy creates off the dribble and demands constant attention in the half-court. She has notched 52 double-figure games, 12 20-point performances, and one 32-point night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1068213' first='Madlyn' last='Dopson'] (Sandia Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile wing for Sandia Prep, Dopson finishes at the rim and stretches the floor beyond the arc. She has recorded 47 double-figure games and nine 20-point outings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267231' first='Evelyn' last='Kannolt'] (East Mountain)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A crafty combo guard for East Mountain and one of the best in 3A at drawing multiple defenders, Kannolt has tallied 38 double-figure games and nine 20-point outings over the past two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1233316' first='Rylan' last='Brown'] (Des Moines)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An emerging combo guard for Des Moines, Brown disrupts opponents with constant activity and effort. She has posted 37 double-figure games and eight 20-point performances across the last two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stay tuned for the next State Report featuring the New Mexico Class of 2029 Girls Basketball Points Leaders.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->