Kaiyah Benally Kaiyah Benally 5'7" | PG Sandia | 2028 State #74 Nation NM is one of the most complete and disruptive two-way players in New Mexico. The explosive 5’7” sophomore point guard plays with relentless energy on both ends of the floor and was named Gatorade Player of the Year. As a full-time starter for the 5A-2 district champions, she delivered 17.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and a staggering 6.5 steals per game across 27 contests.

Benally’s game blends an explosive first step, crafty ball-handling, and sharp vision as a passer with tenacious on-ball defense and active hands that led the state in assists and ranked her fourth in steals. She recorded six double-doubles, reached double figures in 26 of 27 games, posted seven 20-point performances, and dropped a season-high 31 points against Albuquerque Academy. Shooting 49% from the field and 81% from the free-throw line, she was one of only three state players to average 14+ points while shooting over 80% from the line.

In 89 career games, the two-time All-State selection has averaged 11.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 3.9 steals per game on 47% shooting.

Kaiyah Benally Kaiyah Benally 5'7" | PG Sandia | 2028 State #74 Nation NM , an electrifying Point-Guard, commands the court with her elite ball-handling and razor-sharp instincts, leaving defenders in the dust with ankle-breaking moves and slick layups. A magnet for collegiate offers, she truly dazzles on defense, where her speed, relentless intensity, and agile footwork make her a steal machine.

Over 61 games with the Matadors, Kaiyah has averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and an impressive 2.7 steals per game. Her career totals — 502 points, 210 rebounds, 122 assists, and 169 steals — come with a crisp 45 percent shooting efficiency.

In 61 games played, Benally, who is a dynamic two-way play-maker with an elite handle, has amassed a cool 502 points, 210 rebounds, 122 assists and 169 steals for the Matadors. What’s more, the ankle-breaking Benally is a career 45 percent shooter from the field overall with 40 3PM to date.

If that’s not impressive enough, Benally happens to also be, a Two-Time 5A State Champion, who was an All-State Honorable Mention as a freshman!

Kaiyah, the younger sibling of the two Benally’s, balled out in her own right as she logged 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals for the Matadors.

Benally, the no.1 ranked freshman, delivered for Coach Kettig in the Elite Eight as she finished with a team-high 16 points on 6/8 shooting. On top of that, the 5’6″ point-guard had 6 rebounds and 4 assists for No. 2 Sandia who beat No. 10 Rio Rancho, 60-43.