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<p>The talent in New Mexico Class 4A girls' high school basketball runs incredibly deep, and this Second Team shines a light on the players who delivered consistent excellence, defensive grit, perimeter heat, and championship-caliber leadership. These standouts helped their teams rack up wins, claim district titles, and build momentum heading into the state tournament—true catalysts for postseason success.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Disclaimer:</em></strong> This All-Regular Season Team is an independent recognition of standout regular-season performances and is not affiliated with official All-State selections. The formal All-State process has yet to be completed.</p>
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<p>This is Part 2 of a three-part series celebrating the best of NM Class 4A girls basketball from the regular season. Stay tuned for Part 3 (Third Team selections) coming soon—more elite performers to complete the honors!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">All-Regular Season Team – Second Team</h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='648198' first='Taylianna' last='Castillo'] – Silver Fighting Colts (Class of 2026)</p>
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<p>Poised leader and floor general, Castillo guided the Fighting Colts to the 4A-3 district championship with savvy and clutch play. In a strong senior campaign across 26 games, the 5'6" combo guard averaged 14.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 3.1 steals per game.</p>
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<p>Shooting splits: 37% FG, 32% 3PT, 72% FT.</p>
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<p>She notched 22 double-figure games, four 20-point outings, and one double-double, peaking with 24 points against Cobre on Jan. 26.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='893562' first='Haylee' last='Nocki'] – Kirtland Central Broncos (Class of 2026)</p>
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<p>Nocki was a key piece in Kirtland Central's dominant 4A-1 district title run, emerging as a scoring machine—especially lethal from deep when in rhythm.</p>
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<p>The confident combo guard showed no fear, letting it fly from beyond the arc, helping fuel two separate winning streaks of at least seven games each. Her hot hand and fearless mentality made the Broncos a nightmare for opponents all season.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='648212' first='Mia' last='Bishop'] – Hope Christian Huskies (Class of 2026)</p>
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<p>Bishop anchored the paint for Hope Christian with tenacity and reliability, nearly averaging a double-double while erasing shots from the help side and finishing strong inside 10 feet.</p>
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<p>In 26 games for the Huskies, the 6'1" center averaged 12.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game. She posted 10 double-doubles, three 20-point games, and reached double figures in 22 contests, hitting exactly 20 points three times as her season high.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='648231' first='Abigail' last='Shouse'] – Lovington Wildcats (Class of 2026)</p>
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<p>Shouse trusted the process and delivered her breakout career season, becoming a walking double-double machine in the paint for the Wildcats.</p>
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<p>Across 25 games, the 6'5" center averaged 13.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. She recorded six double-doubles and 21 double-figure outings, with a season-high 23 points against Kermit on Dec. 16.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1068199' first='Allyson' last='Tsosie'] – Kirtland Central Broncos (Class of 2028)</p>
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<p>Tsosie brought steady, all-around excellence to the Broncos, thriving in her ability to play and defend multiple positions with poise and versatility.</p>
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<p>When the 5'8" small forward is locked in, Kirtland Central becomes nearly unbeatable—as evidenced by their impressive 14-game winning streak during the regular season. The Broncos enter the state tournament as the top seed in Class 4A, primed for a deep run with Tsosie's contributions front and center.</p>
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<p>This Second Team highlights the depth, toughness, and winning impact that made the 2025-26 regular season so electric in NM 4A girls' hoops—players ready to shine bright in the state playoffs. Part 3 wraps it up with the Third Team—don't miss the finale!</p>
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The talent in New Mexico Class 4A girls' high school basketball runs incredibly deep, and this Second Team shines a light on the players who delivered consistent excellence, defensive grit, perimeter heat, and championship-caliber leadership. These standouts helped their teams rack up wins, claim district titles, and build momentum heading into the state tournament—true catalysts for postseason success.
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