Class of 2029 Glass-Cleaners

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In basketball, ownership of the boards often decides who controls the pace, creates second-chance opportunities, and shuts down opposing runs. Defensive rebounds end possessions and fuel transition offense. Offensive rebounds stretch defenses, deliver high-percentage putbacks, and wear down opponents over the course of a game. The teams that win the rebounding battle usually separate themselves from the pack — thanks to a potent mix of technique, athleticism, and an unrelenting will to pursue every missed shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As current WNBA star and elite glass-cleaner Angel Reese has put it: “You have to want to rebound. If I want to be one of the best rebounders ever, I have to consistently do it on a daily basis. Not a lot of people take into account how much effort you have to put in for that.” That mindset perfectly captures why these young New Mexico standouts already stand out on the boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This State Report spotlights the top glass-cleaners in total rebounds and rebounds per game among New Mexico's Class of 2029.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> All statistics are sourced from MaxPreps and depend on timely data entry by coaches and programs. Rankings reflect a combination of observed performance, statistics, team context, and future 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>GP</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Rebounds</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>RPG</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1356319' first='Eden' last='Griffis']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Legacy Academy</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">52</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">695</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13.4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1356318' first='Melody' last='Duran']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Dexter</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">56</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">507</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">9.1</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1356320' first='Braylan' last='Morgan']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Melrose</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">56</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">446</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">7.9</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1867529' first='Kate' last='Hushman']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">East Mountain</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">28</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">378</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13.5*</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1356317' first='Abrielle' last='Pavia']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Albuquerque High</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">54</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">343</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6.4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*** Minimum 25 games played</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356319' first='Eden' last='Griffis'] – Legacy Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Griffis has established herself as an absolute force on the glass through pure relentlessness. She stands alone in the 2029 class with more than 600 career rebounds and paced the entire state last season at a remarkable 15.3 boards per game. Her consistency is elite: 38 games with 10 or more rebounds and seven games with 20-plus, both class highs. Her career-best output sits at 24 rebounds in a single contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356318' first='Melody' last='Duran'] – Dexter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A true do-it-all playmaker for the Demons, Duran sets the tone every night with her motor and two-way impact. She has already notched 24 games of 10-plus rebounds, tied for second-most in the class, and owns a career high of 16 boards, which she has matched twice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356320' first='Braylan' last='Morgan'] – Melrose</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile standout and one of the premier rebounders in Class 1A, Morgan excels at securing the ball and slamming the door on opponent possessions. She has recorded 21 double-digit rebounding games and is one of just three players in the class to have hauled in 20 or more boards in a game. Her personal best is 20 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1867529' first='Kate' last='Hushman'] – East Mountain</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A rising talent whose relentless work on the offensive glass has become a major asset for the Timberwolves, Hushman was the only freshman statewide — regardless of classification — to grab 200-plus offensive rebounds last season. She has posted 24 games with 10 or more rebounds (tied for second in the class) and is one of three players to reach the 20-rebound mark. Her career high stands at 21.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356317' first='Abrielle' last='Pavia'] – Albuquerque High</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Already a dynamic scorer with multiple Division I offers and a spot on the Top 72 National Watchlist (Freshman: 2029), Pavia also proves herself a terrific rebounder from the point-guard spot. Her desire and hustle stand out as true strengths. Last season she ranked as the top glass-cleaner among 5A freshmen and was the only player at that level in the class to surpass 200 total rebounds. She has 12 games of 10-plus boards, with a career high of 12 reached twice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These young standouts are already rewriting the standard for what Class of 2029 talent looks like on the glass across New Mexico. Their combination of production, consistency, and competitive fire signals bright futures ahead — both for their high school programs and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Get ready — the next State Report is about to drop, and it's going to light up the stat sheet. We're diving deep into the New Mexico Class of 2027 Girls Basketball Assist Leaders, where vision, creativity, and pure playmaking take center stage. You won't want to miss which floor generals are already running the show!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->