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Sonny Ortiz Sonny Ortiz 6'5" | SF West Mesa | 2023 State NM – 6’4 Shooting Guard “West Mesa” Class of 2023 This past Saturday afternoon February 5th, Sonny Ortiz Sonny Ortiz 6'5" | SF West Mesa | 2023 State…
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Continue ReadingSonny Ortiz Sonny Ortiz 6'5" | SF West Mesa | 2023 State NM – 6’4 Shooting Guard “West Mesa” Class of 2023
This past Saturday afternoon February 5th, Sonny Ortiz Sonny Ortiz 6'5" | SF West Mesa | 2023 State NM led the West Mesa Mustangs to a 50-47 upset victory over the La Cueva Bears. He scored 22 points and helped West Mesa get another win in district play.
Jose Murillo Jose Murillo 6'8" | C Highland | 2022 State NM – 6’9 Center “Highland” Class of 2022
Highland big man Jose Murillo Jose Murillo 6'8" | C Highland | 2022 State NM had a great performance vs Valencia this past Tuesday February 1st. He recorded a double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds. He shot 12/15 from the field to help Highland win 69-52. This season Jose is averaging 22.2 points per game and 11.6 rebounds per game.
Oscar McCoy Oscar McCoy 5'8" | PG State NM – 5’8 Point Guard “Volcano Vista” Class of 2022
Oscar McCoy Oscar McCoy 5'8" | PG State NM had a nice shooting display this past Friday night February 4th on the road vs Cleveland. He made 5 three pointers to help Volcano Vista defeat Cleveland 84-59. Volcano Vista improved to 20-0 this season and 4-0 in district play.
Latavious Morris Latavious Morris 5'8" | PG Atrisco Heritage | 2025 State NM – 5’6 Point Guard “Atrisco Heritage” Class of 2025
Latavious Morris Latavious Morris 5'8" | PG Atrisco Heritage | 2025 State NM helped lead Atrisco Heritage to a 68-38 victory at home vs Cibola this past Monday January 31st. He scored a team high 18 points in the game. Atrisco Heritage is currently 17-3 this season and 4-0 in district play.
William Benjamin Jr.- 6’1 Guard “Las Cruces” Class of 2022
William “Deuce” Benjamin had another nice scoring display this past Tuesday February 1st. He scored 30 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 5 assists. He shot 6/13 from the field and shot 17/24 from the free throw line. His play helped Las Cruces defeat Organ Mountain 95-52. Las Cruces improved to 22-0 this season.
Jalen Goar Jalen Goar 5'11" | CG Hobbs | 2022 State NM – 6’0 Guard “Hobbs” Class of 2022
Hobbs defeated Carlsbad 57-52 this past Friday February 4th and Jalen Goar Jalen Goar 5'11" | CG Hobbs | 2022 State NM played a huge role in the victory. Jalen scored 20 points, shot 4/8 from the three point line, shot 4/4 from the free throw line and grabbed 5 rebounds. Hobbs is now 21-2 this season.
Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | CG La Cueva | 2023 New E – 6’3 Guard “La Cueva” Class of 2023
Despite the loss to West Mesa 50-47 this past Saturday February 5th, Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | CG La Cueva | 2023 New E play well. He scored 24 points on 9/15 shooting from the field, shot 3/6 from three point range and grabbed 8 rebounds. La Cueva is still an excellent 16-3 this season.
Tyrell Archie- Power Forward “Crownpoint” Class of 2023
Crownpoint defeated Tohatchi 78-32 this past Thursday February 3rd. Tyrell scored 26 points on 8/15 shooting from the field and grabbed 11 rebounds to secure the double-double. He shot 7/14 from the field to help his squad improve to 15-6 this season.
Tayton Hillard- 6’0 Power Forward “Lovington” Class of 2022
This past Friday night February 4th, Tayton scored 26 points on 8/15 shooting from the field to help Lovington defeat Portales 66-46. He also grabbed 6 rebounds and was 8/10 from the free throw line.
Noah Reese Noah Reese 6'3" | SF Goddard | 2022 State NM – 6’2 Power Forward “Goddard” Class of 2022
Noah Reese Noah Reese 6'3" | SF Goddard | 2022 State NM recorded a double-double in Goddard’s 55-54 victory over Artesia this past Friday February 4th. He scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. He shot a solid 11/19 from the field and 3/5 from three point range.
Daniel Corrales- 6’6 Power Forward “Belen” Class of 2022
This past Tuesday night February 1st, Daniel Corrales scored 24 points on 9/14 shooting from the field and 5/7 from the free throw line to help Belen defeat Grants 51-44.
Alexis Dominguez Alexis Dominguez 5'10" | PG Highland | 2023 NM – 5’9 Point Guard “Highland” Class of 2023
Highland Point Guard Alexis Dominguez Alexis Dominguez 5'10" | PG Highland | 2023 NM played a huge role in Highland’s 69-52 victory vs Valencia this past Tuesday February 1st. He was the teams second leading scorer with 19 points and dished 3 assists. His play has helped Highland sit at 16-3 this season.
Santiago Rivas Santiago Rivas 5'8" | PG Escalante | 2022 State NM – 5’9 Shooting Guard “Escalante” Class of 2022
Santiago Rivas Santiago Rivas 5'8" | PG Escalante | 2022 State NM had a nice all around performance this past Saturday February 5th vs Questa. He scored 22 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished 5 assists and had 3 steals in the teams 78-39 victory.
Shane Douma-Sanchez Shane Douma-Sanchez 6'0" | PG Del Norte | 2023 State NM – 6’1 Guard “Del Norte” Class of 2023
In a back and forth district match-up vs Bernalillo, Shane Douma-Sanchez Shane Douma-Sanchez 6'0" | PG Del Norte | 2023 State NM had a great performance this past Friday February 4th. He scored 24 points in Del Norte’s 81-70 victory. They are now 5-0 in district play and have won 6 straight games.
Joren Mirabal Joren Mirabal 6'2" | SG Magdalena | 2022 State NM – 6’2 Shooting Guard “Magdalena” Class of 2022
This past Tuesday February 1st, Joren helped Magdalena defeat Alamo Navajo 85-31. He scored 28 points on 10/20 shooting from the field, shot 7/14 from three point range and dished out 6 assists in the teams victory. Magdalena is now 23-1 this season.