NM State Tournament First Round: Top Performers
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The New Mexico high school basketball state tournament started this past Saturday March 5th. We had 40 games across the state between the 1A-5A classes which included 80 teams from around New Mexico. With so much excitement throughout the state,…
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Continue ReadingThe New Mexico high school basketball state tournament started this past Saturday March 5th. We had 40 games across the state between the 1A-5A classes which included 80 teams from around New Mexico. With so much excitement throughout the state, there was several great performances that were displayed on the biggest stage of the season.
David Cruz David Cruz 5'9" | CG Las Cruces | 2024 NM – 5’9 Guard “Las Cruces” Class of 2023
David Cruz David Cruz 5'9" | CG Las Cruces | 2024 NM played a huge role in the #1 seeded Bulldawgs advancing past the first round this past Saturday March 5th. He scored 17 points while making 5 three-pointers in the 84-34 win vs Albuquerque.
Jalin Holland Jalin Holland 6'5" | SG Los Lunas | 2025 State #85 Nation NM – 6’1 Guard “Los Lunas” Class of 2025
Freshman Jalin Holland Jalin Holland 6'5" | SG Los Lunas | 2025 State #85 Nation NM had one of his best performances of the season during the first round of the 2022 state tournament vs #11 Cleveland. He scored a game high 25 points and was clutch in the 4th quarter scoring 12 points. Every time Los Lunas needed a bucket, Jalin rose to the occasion. Los Lunas defeated #11 Cleveland 59-53.
Chris Parra Jr.- 6’0 Point Guard “Atrisco Heritage” Class of 2023
Chris Parra led Atrisco Heritage in scoring with 17 points in the teams 62-58 win vs Eldorado in the first round. He was clucth and made several key plays toward the end of that game. He also shot a perfect 5/5 from the free throw line.
Jakwon Hill Jakwon Hill 6'1" | CG Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM – 6’0 Shooting Guard “Volcano Vista” Class of 2022
The #2 seeded Volcano Vista Hawks defeated Organ Mountain 74-41 in the first round of the 2022 state tournament. Jakwon Hill Jakwon Hill 6'1" | CG Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM led the way scoring 21 points and dominated the game in all areas. He made several three pointers and had several quick step drives to the basket.
Matthew Gonzales- 5’7 Guard “Robertson” Class of 2022
Robertson’s senior guard Matthew Gonzales scored 28 points on 11/19 shooting from the field while Robertson to a 73-37 win vs Dexter in the first round of the state tournament. He also shot 2/5 from the three point line.
Joren Mirabal Joren Mirabal 6'2" | SG Magdalena | 2022 State NM – 6’2 Shooting Guard “Magdalena” Class of 2022
Joren Mirabal Joren Mirabal 6'2" | SG Magdalena | 2022 State NM flirted with a triple-double in #1 Magdalena’s 74-25 win vs #16 Ramah in the first round of the 2022 state tournament. Joren led the way scoring 14 points on 5/12 shooting, grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing 7 assists.
D’Shaun Vinyard- 6’0 Forward “Magdalena” Class of 2023
D’Shaun Vinyard led the way for #1 Magdalena, he scored a game high 20 points on 9/12 shooting from the field, grabbed 8 rebounds in the teams 74-25 win vs #16 Ramah.
Daniel Corrales- 6’6 Forward “Belen” Class of 2022
Big man Daniel Corrales had a double-double in Belen’s victory vs #10 Gallup. He scored 12 points on 4/8 shooting from the field and grabbed 14 rebounds. He shot 5/7 from the free throw line in Belen’s 41-36 win.
Jose Murillo Jose Murillo 6'8" | C Highland | 2022 State NM – 6’9 Center “Highland” Class of 2022
Highland star Jose Murillo Jose Murillo 6'8" | C Highland | 2022 State NM had a monster double-double in the team first round matchup vs #16 Miyamura. He scored 33 points on 14/22 shooting from the field, shot 5/7 from the free throw line and grabbed 20 rebounds. #1 Highland defeated #16 Miyamura 71-47.
Santiago Rivas Santiago Rivas 5'8" | PG Escalante | 2022 State NM – 5’8 Guard ’Escalante” Class of 2022
Escalante defeated #13 Santa Rosa 58-51 in the first round of the 2022 state tournament. #4 Escalante was led by senior star Santiago Rivas Santiago Rivas 5'8" | PG Escalante | 2022 State NM who scored a game high 27 points and made 4 three-pointers.
Sean Johnson Sean Johnson 6'6" | SF Sandia | 2022 State NM – 6’6 Small Forward “Sandia” Class of 2022
Sean Johnson Sean Johnson 6'6" | SF Sandia | 2022 State NM led the #9 seeded Sandia Matadors to an upset victory vs #8 Santa Fe on the road this past Saturday, March 5th. Sandia defeated Santa Fe 49-46 behind Sean’s 16 points on 7/9 shooting from the field, his 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
Shane Douma-Sanchez Shane Douma-Sanchez 6'0" | PG Del Norte | 2023 State NM – 6’1 Guard “Del Norte” Class of 2023
Shane Douma-Sanchez Shane Douma-Sanchez 6'0" | PG Del Norte | 2023 State NM led #11 Del Norte to an upset victory on the road vs #6 Silver this past Saturday March 5th. The defending state champion led the way scoring a team high 21 points on 6/13 shooting from the field, shot 3/6 from three point range and shot 6/8 from the free throw line. He also had 5 assists in the teams 63-51 win.
Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM – 6’1 Shooting Guard “Del Norte” Class of 2023
Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM played a major role in #11 Del Norte getting the upset victory on the road vs #6 Silver. He scored 15 points while shooting 6/11 from the field, grabbed 5 rebounds and shot 2/3 from three point range. Del Norte defeated Silver 63-51.
Josh Tellez Josh Tellez 5'8" | PG Del Norte | 2022 State NM – 5’9 Guard “Del Norte” Class of 2022
Josh Tellez Josh Tellez 5'8" | PG Del Norte | 2022 State NM was Del Norte’s second leding scorer in the first round of the 2022 state tournament. His 16 points helped #11 Del Norte upset #6 Silver on the road this past Saturday March 5th. He shot 6/8 from the field and 2/4 from three point range.
Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | CG La Cueva | 2023 NLG – 6’3 Guard “La Cueva” Class of 2023
Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | CG La Cueva | 2023 NLG led the #3 seeded La Cueva Bears to a 57-34 victory over West Mesa in the first round of the 2022 state tournament. Exodus scored 16 points, shot 6/6 from the free throw line, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
Javier Mendoza Javier Mendoza 5'11" | SG Atrisco Heritage | 2022 State NM – 6’1 Forward “Atrisco Heritage” Class of 2022
Javier Mendoza Javier Mendoza 5'11" | SG Atrisco Heritage | 2022 State NM was clutch in the first round of the 2022 state tournament. He helped lead Atrisco Heritage to a close 62-58 victory vs #12 Eldorado. When Atrisco led for most of the game, Eldorado made a late run in the 3rd quarter and took the lead. Javier Mendoza Javier Mendoza 5'11" | SG Atrisco Heritage | 2022 State NM had a clutch “And One” putback layup and a three-point buzzer beater to end the 3rd quarter to give Atrisco Heritage back the momentum. He finished with 14 points, two three pointers and led Atrisco in rebounding.
Jaden Malone Jaden Malone 6'3" | SG Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM – Forward “Volcano Vista” Class of 2022
Volcano Vista senior Jaden Malone Jaden Malone 6'3" | SG Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM had an all around performance vs #15 Organ Mountain. He scored 14 points, hit two three-pointers and was all over that stat sheet with his alla round play. His impact helped #2 Volcano Vista win 74-41.
Colby Wade Colby Wade 6'5" | PF Atrisco | 2022 State NM – 6’4 Center “Atrisco Heritage” Class of 2022
Atrisco Heritage big man Colby Wade Colby Wade 6'5" | PF Atrisco | 2022 State NM made his presence felt on both sides of the floor during the first round of the 2022 state tournament. He scored 14 points, hit a three pointer from the outside and blocked sevral shots around the rim. He shot a perfect 4/4 from the free throw line to help #5 Atrisco defeat #12 Eldorado 62-58.