Live Action: Sandia @ Cibola (The Rematch) – 12/9/23
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Final Score: Sandia 66 Cibola 52 Player of the Game: Thomas Adams Thomas Adams 6'2" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM , Sandia – 24 pts, 10 Reb, 2 ast, 6 stl Leader in Points: Thomas Adams Thomas Adams…
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Continue ReadingFinal Score: Sandia 66 Cibola 52
Player of the Game: Thomas Adams Thomas Adams 6'2" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM , Sandia – 24 pts, 10 Reb, 2 ast, 6 stl
Leader in Points: Thomas Adams Thomas Adams 6'2" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM , Sandia – 24
Leader in Rebounds: Thomas Adams Thomas Adams 6'2" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM , Sandia – 10
Leader in Assists: Cole Baca Cole Baca 5'10" | PG Cibola | 2024 State NM , Cibola – 4
Leader in Steals: Thomas Adams Thomas Adams 6'2" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM , Sandia – 6
Leader in Blocks: Jahmil Crayton-Johnson Jahmil Crayton-Johnson 6'0" | PG Sandia | 2024 State NM , Sandia & Brayden Peters Brayden Peters 6'4" | SF Cibola | 2025 State NM , Cibola – 1
This game was two different games in both halves. Cibola came out firing on all cylinders in the first half, getting out to a 14-point lead before losing the momentum in the 3rd quarter, and losing the lead due largely to turnovers and foul trouble late, with 5 players fouling out. Sandia then continued their rampage in the 4th quarter, closing out their comeback and concluding a 28-point swing from 1st to 2nd half, and tallying 17 steals on the game.
Thomas Adams Thomas Adams 6'2" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM was nothing short of dominant, getting to the basket at will and wreaking havoc defensively, ending the game with 24-point 10-rebound double-double and tallying 6 steals. Adams showed his two-way prowess and why he’s one of the top prospects in New Mexico. Freshmen Gad Harris and Zay Brown were menaces on both sides of the ball as well, combining for 6 steals and putting up 15 and 12 points respectively.
Zaire Ndyabagye Zaire Ndyabagye 6'5" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM struggled offensively but controlled the glass extremely well, putting up 9 rebounds and disrupting shots in the paint. Jahmil Crayton-Johnson Jahmil Crayton-Johnson 6'0" | PG Sandia | 2024 State NM was plugged into the starting lineup this game and provided much needed energy in the second half defensively. Junior Hogues was solid in his time on the floor as well, adding on 3 rebounds and 3 steals to the stat sheet.
Cibola simply struggled in the second half, but showed what they can do in the first half. Julian Ortiz Julian Ortiz 5'10" | CG Cibola | 2024 State NM went to work early before finishing with 14 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Elijah Foster Elijah Foster 6'4" | CG Cibola | 2024 State NM provided much needed energy off the bench, tallying 10 points and 6 rebounds, showing off his motor and ability to fly around the court.
Cole Baca Cole Baca 5'10" | PG Cibola | 2024 State NM continue to show his strengths as a physical guard, putting up 10 points, 6 rebounds and a game-high 4 assists. He’s continually showed how much of a nuisance he can be on the glass, and has averaged 6.3 RPG in his first 3 games. Christopher Williams Christopher Williams 5'9" | CG Cibola | 2027 State NM has matured in his role as a spark plug off the bench, showing patience offensively and hustle defensively. He ended the game with 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.