Class of 2029 Scorers Are Taking Over

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As New Mexico's Class of 2029 girls' basketball players step into their sophomore seasons, excitement is building across the state. The 2025-26 campaign wrapped up their freshman years, and several young talents produced eye-catching scoring numbers in every classification. Whether dominating the paint, stretching the floor from beyond the arc, or attacking as versatile wings, these athletes showed they can score in volume while maintaining solid efficiency night after night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This State Report highlights the top performers in total points and points per game among the Class of 2029. The numbers reflect consistency, skill development, and the ability to produce under the demands of a full high school schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Disclaimer: </em></strong>All statistics are drawn exclusively from MaxPreps. Rankings and totals rely on timely data entry by coaches and programs. Only players with verified stats through these official sources are featured. Other players in the rankings may have equaled or exceeded the point totals of those mentioned in this article. The players highlighted here are part of the New Mexico Activities Association and compete separately from the Grind Session, a winter circuit league. Rankings also consider observed play, 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='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">924</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">17.1</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">924</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16.5</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">831</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='1648702' first='Aaliyah' last='Boies']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Mesa Vista</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">681</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.7</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">654</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.6</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1736619' first='Dani' last='Esquivel']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lordsburg</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">571</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13.9</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1356323' first='Maaja' last='Anaya']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tucumcari</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">511</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8.8</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">406</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14.5*</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='1356317' first='Abrielle' last='Pavia'] – Albuquerque High</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5-foot-7, the dynamic point guard already owns multiple Division I offers and a spot on the Top 72 National Watchlist for the Class of 2029. Pavia thrives when the stakes are highest. She has reached double figures in 50 games, poured in 20 or more on 16 occasions, and has exploded for 30-plus six times. Her career-best 39 points came against Los Lunas on Feb. 14 of the 2025-26 season.</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 steady double-digit producer for the Demons, Duran does most of her damage inside the arc yet remains a threat when she steps out for three-pointers. She has matched Pavia with 50 double-figure outings and 16 games of 20 or more points. Her season high of 29 came against Cobre on March 10, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356319' first='Eden' last='Griffis'] – Legacy Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A relentless competitor who elevates the Silverbacks every night, Griffis has posted 42 double-digit scoring games and 17 20-plus performances. Her career high of 29 points arrived against Cottonwood Classical Prep on Jan. 1 of the 2025-26 campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1648702' first='Aaliyah' last='Boies'] – Mesa Vista</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5-foot-3 combo guard delivered one of the season's signature moments with a game-winning three-pointer in the 2A championship. Boies has reached double figures 25 times and hit the 20-point mark on 13 occasions. Her career-best 28 points came versus Peñasco on Feb. 19, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356320' first='Braylan' last='Morgan'] – Melrose</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing 5-foot-10, Morgan brings intriguing size and versatility to the Buffaloes. She has scored in double figures 34 times and has reached 20 points in six games. Her career high of 24 came against GCHS on Feb. 12, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1736619' first='Dani' last='Esquivel'] – Lordsburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the class's premier perimeter threats and three-point shooters, Esquivel is emerging as a primary option for the Mavericks. She has recorded 28 double-figure games, eight 20-point outings, and a career-high 30 points against Mountainair on Jan. 14 of the 2024-25 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356323' first='Maaja' last='Anaya'] – Tucumcari</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anaya ranks as the Class of 2029's leading three-point shooter with 75 makes and forces defenses to account for her every half-court possession. She has scored in double figures 22 times, notched a pair of 20-point games, and dropped a career-high 29 against Clayton on Feb. 14, 2025.</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 who enjoyed an outstanding freshman season, Hushman delivered 23 double-digit scoring games and five 20-point performances. She matched a career high of 26 points on two separate occasions during the 2025-26 campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These young scorers have already left their mark. As they grow into their sophomore years and beyond, New Mexico girls basketball fans have every reason to keep a close eye on this talented group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coming Next:</strong> Stay tuned for our upcoming State Report on the leading rebounders in the Class of 2027. We'll break down the top board-crashers who have controlled the glass across New Mexico high school basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->