Who Dominates the Boards in NM’s Class of 2027?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teams that control the glass usually dictate tempo, create extra scoring chances, and limit what opponents can do. Defensive rebounds shut down possessions and spark transition. Offensive boards extend plays, produce efficient putbacks, and wear down defenses. A strong rebound margin often separates winners from the rest — driven by technique, athleticism, and pure desire.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As legendary coach Pat Summitt put it: “Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This State Report highlights the leading glass-cleaners among New Mexico's Class of 2027 girls, ranked by career total rebounds and rebounds per game. All stats come from MaxPreps and depend on timely coach entries. Rankings blend production, team context, and upside.</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='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Albuquerque Academy</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">97</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,521</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">15.7</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1058902' first='Tayla' last='Proffitt']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roy/Mosquero</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">117</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">725</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6.2</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1225673' first='Jadyn' last='Atwater']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Des Moines</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">60</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">682</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Denale Sandoval</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Cuba</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">76</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">612</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8.1</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1849523' first='Natalie' last='Guerrero']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lordsburg</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">44</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">606</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='839428' first='Trinity' last='Calabaza']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bernalillo</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">84</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">570</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6.8</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839433' first='Bri' last='Bishop']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Hope Christian</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">560</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5.6</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='901174' first='Samaria' last='Brown']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bernalillo</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">78</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">530</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6.8</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*** Minimum 40 games played</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn'] – Albuquerque Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6-foot-6 and nationally ranked (No. 33), Dunn draws interest from a wide range of Division I programs. She owns the paint with relentless effort and led Class 4A in rebounds last season. Across her career, she has posted 77 games with 10+ rebounds, 33 with 20+, and two with 30+ (all class highs), topped by a 36-rebound outing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1058902' first='Tayla' last='Proffitt'] – Roy/Mosquero</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical, high-motor competitor for the Blues, Proffitt reads the ball well and crashes from all areas of the floor. She has recorded 22 double-digit rebound games and a career-best 17 boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1225673' first='Jadyn' last='Atwater'] – Des Moines</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the strongest defensive glass cleaners in Class 1A, Atwater consistently limits second-chance opportunities. She ranks second in the class with 38 games of 10+ rebounds, has five 20+ outings, and is the only player besides Dunn to hit 30 in a single game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Denale Sandoval – Cuba</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A reliable force in Class 3A, Sandoval excels at creating second chances and stretching possessions. She has 24 games with 10+ rebounds and a personal best of 25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1849523' first='Natalie' last='Guerrero'] – Lordsburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the state's premier rebounders regardless of classification, Guerrero is a physical forward and consistent double-double threat. She is one of only three players averaging double-digit boards and the lone 2027 player with 200+ offensive rebounds this past season. She has 34 games of 10+, nine of 20+ (second in the class), and a high of 26.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='839428' first='Trinity' last='Calabaza'] – Bernalillo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A steady presence inside for the Spartans, Calabaza finishes putbacks effectively. She has 21 double-digit rebound games and a career high of 15.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='839433' first='Bri' last='Bishop'] – Hope Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile 6-foot wing who contributes across the board for the Huskies. She has 19 games with 10+ rebounds and a high of 15.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='901174' first='Samaria' last='Brown'] – Bernalillo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A developing frontcourt player with length and athleticism. She has 20 double-digit rebound games and a career-best 17 boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for the next State Report covering the New Mexico Class of 2028 girls basketball rebounding leaders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->