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With the regular season for girls high school basketball underway, many intriguing matchups are coming up & unfolding. Allowing teams and their players from different classes & districts to showcase their skills, as well as compete against one another.Here are…
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Continue ReadingWith the regular season for girls high school basketball underway, many intriguing matchups are coming up & unfolding. Allowing teams and their players from different classes & districts to showcase their skills, as well as compete against one another.
Here are some Tuesday night matchups on November 29th featuring some talented players ! Keep an eye out for these ladies.
Escalante’s
Ciprianna Garcia
Ciprianna
Garcia
5'9" | SF
Escalante | 2023
State
NM
&
Brycelyn Martinez
Brycelyn
Martinez
5'10" | PF
Escalante | 2023
State
NM
The Lobos are poised to have another championship run in 22-23 as they return a hand full of All-State players from the 2A Class. Having said that, watch out for Garcia & Martinez who each can give opposing teams nightmares. Escalante hits the road to take on Los Alamos on 11/29.
Lobos @ Hilltoppers @6:30pm
St. Pius X’s Anaya & Maes
The Sartans enter the season as dark horse contenders in 4A as they return many varsity players who now have more experience under their belts.
Catalina Anaya
Catalina
Anaya
5'5" | PG
St, Pius X | 2025
State
NM
&
Alyssa Maes
Alyssa
Maes
5'8" | SG
St. Pius X | 2024
State
NM
will look to lead St. Pius to a solid year and get off to a good start by defeating Sandia Prep on the road.
Sartans @ Sundevils @6:30pm
Hope Christian’s Obisike
The Huskies return one of the best forwards in the State, in
Kathleen Obisike
Kathleen
Obisike
5'11" | C
Hope Christian | 2023
State
NM
who can dominate opposing teams in the interior. Hope Christian hits the Road to open their season.
Moriarty’s Chavez & Segura
The Pintos are seeking a 2-0 start as they take on Hope on 11/29. Moriarty returns two talented players who should have strong claims for 1st Team All-State in 22-23 for Class 4A,
Aneesa Chavez
Aneesa
Chavez
SG
Moriarty | 2023
State
NM
&
Evann Segura
Evann
Segura
5'10" | PF
Moriarty | 2023
State
NM
Huskies @Pintos @7pm
Roberton’s Pacheco & Padilla
The Cardinals return two players that earned All-State honors last season,
Alexis Pacheco
Alexis
Pacheco
5'4" | PG
West Las Vegas | 2025
State
NM
&
Azlyn Padilla
Azlyn
Padilla
5'4" | PG
Robertson | 2023
State
NM
. 3A Robertson travels to Santa Fe, to take on 5A Capital Tuesday night.
Cardinals @ Jaguars @7pm
Tohatchi’s Badonie, Bia, & Sheka
The Lady Cougars are a team to watch in 3A as they have multiple players who can impact the game — Brooke Badonie, Kiana Bia & WynterRose Sheka — They opened the regular season against the defending 5A state Champions last week, VVHS, and are hoping to bounce back against Socorro Tuesday night.
Cougars @ Warriors @7pm
Valencia’s Malizia & Montoya
Azalia Malizia
Azalia
Malizia
5'4" | PG
Valencia | 2024
State
NM
is coming off a steller performance where she tied a school record, hitting six 3s and scoring 25 points. Her and running mate
Jadyn Montoya
Jadyn
Montoya
SG
Valencia | 2025
State
NM
will look to claim back-2-back wins as they welcome Del Norte to their house.
Knights @ Jaguars @7pm
Farmington’s Anitielu Sisters
The Scorpions of Farmington opened the season with a 22 point win against Gallup on 11/26. They look to start 2-0 under the leadership of Coach Thomas Adair & the play behind
Kamalani Anitielu
Kamalani
Anitielu
5'6" | PG
Farmington | 2023
State
NM
&
Kapiolani Anitielu
Kapiolani
Anitielu
5'10" | SF
Farmington | 2024
State
NM
.
Scorpions @ Demons @7pm
Belen’s
Maesyn Lopez
Maesyn
Lopez
6'0" | PF
Belen | 2023
State
NM
Lopez is a hardworking forward that is expected to put up solid numbers for the Eagles as a primary option this season. Maesyn & Belen open their season at home against East Mountain Tuesday night.
Timberwolves @ Eagles @7pm
Centennial’s Salazar
Centennial enters the 2022-23 season with a new head coach, Matt Abney and many weapons at his disposal.
Aspen Salazar
Aspen
Salazar
5'9" | SF
Centennial | 2023
State
NM
is a effective wing player who is expected to have an outstanding senior year.
Los Lunas’ Hanks
Tayden Hanks
Tayden
Hanks
6'0" | PF
Los Lunas | 2023
State
NM
from Los Lunas is a energetic forward that is making the most of her season thus far. Despite the 0-3 start, Tayden is making impactful plays and competing at a high level.
Hawks @ Tigers @7pm
Albuquerque High’s Love & Sanchez
Head Coach Janai Campos and the Bulldogs opened 22-23 with a road win over Valley on 11/22 that saw three players score in double-figures. Two of those players were Leilani Love &
Ariana Sanchez
Ariana
Sanchez
5'10" | CG
Albuquerque | 2023
State
NM
who are each expected to have a great season!
Cleveland’s
Kindyll Sandoval
Kindyll
Sandoval
5'6" | SG
V. Sue Cleveland | 2024
State
NM
Sandoval and the storm are looking to bounce back after losing their season opener. If Sandoval catches fire, it could be a long night ahead for AHS defensively.
Storm @ Bulldogs @7:30pm
Las Cruces’ Ashida & Christiano
The Bulldawgs are a team with championship aspirations and have a real good chance of capturing the 5A title in 22-23 under Head Coach Lori Selby. Primarily because they have a two talented players ranked inside the top 3 for the 2023 class.
Lila Ashida
Lila
Ashida
5'8" | SG
Las Cruces | 2023
State
NM
&
Emma Christiano
Emma
Christiano
5'4" | PG
Las Cruces | 2023
State
NM
. Las Cruces travels to Del Valle on 11/29.
Bulldawgs @ Conquistadors @7:30pm
Sandia’s Benally & Giddings
The Matadors open the season on the road as they take on Valley Vikings on 11/29. Sandia has many weapons, starting with Point Guard,
Sydney Benally
Sydney
Benally
5'9" | PG
Sandia | 2025
State
NM
& wing player,
Hope Giddings
Hope
Giddings
5'8" | SG
Sandia | 2025
State
NM
who each can hurt opposing teams in multiple ways.
Matadors @ Vikings @7:30pm
Highland’s
Aaliyah Nevarez
Aaliyah
Nevarez
5'10" | SF
Highland | 2023
State
NM
Nevarez Scored 13 points & had 5 assists in Highlands season opening win against Bernalillo. Aaliyah and the Hornets are seeking a 2-0 start to begin the 2022-23 campaign as they take on Cibola. Cougars @ Hornets @7:30pm
Volcano’s
Taejhuan Hill
Taejhuan
Hill
5'11" | C
Volcano Vista | 2024
State
NM
Hill entered her junior season ranked inside the top 3 for her class. After back-2-back solid seasons resulting in State Championships, Hill got off to a great start for 2022-23. Posting 18 points in the Hawks opening win against Tohatchi on 11/22. Taejhuan and Volcano now host West Las Vegas at home Tuesday night.
Dons @ Hawks @7:30pm