Day 3 of Metro Tournament @ Cibola High School
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Game 1: Eldorado vs. Highland Final Score: Eldorado 70 Highland 65 Player of the Game: Josh Jackson Josh Jackson 6'5" | PF Eldorado | 2024 State NM , Eldorado – 18 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast, 1 blk Leader in…
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Continue ReadingGame 1: Eldorado vs. Highland
Final Score: Eldorado 70 Highland 65
Player of the Game: Josh Jackson Josh Jackson 6'5" | PF Eldorado | 2024 State NM , Eldorado – 18 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast, 1 blk
Leader in Points: Jesus Licon Jesus Licon 6'0" | CG Highland | 2025 State NM , Highland – 45
Leader in Rebounds: Emilliano Morrison Emilliano Morrison 6'3" | SF Eldorado | 2025 State NM , Eldorado – 9
Leader in Assists: Johnny Salas Johnny Salas 6'2" | CG Eldorado | 2024 State NM , Eldorado – 5
Leader in Steals: Esai Herrera & Raul Stanford Raul Stanford 5'10" | CG Highland | 2024 State NM – 2
Leader in Blocks: Josh Jackson Josh Jackson 6'5" | PF Eldorado | 2024 State NM , Eldorado – 1
This game was back and forth the entire way. Eldorado was able to control the pace on the offensive end, and produced just enough to squeeze out the win in the end. Josh Jackson Josh Jackson 6'5" | PF Eldorado | 2024 State NM was a force in the paint, getting offensive rebounds on one end, and affecting every shot that came his way on the other. Pete Fuentez Pete Fuentez 6'1" | CG Eldorado | 2025 State NM was a great source of energy and consistency for the Eagles. He finished with 11 points, 6 rebounds, and a pair of assists. Johnny Salas Johnny Salas 6'2" | CG Eldorado | 2024 State NM has been great as the leader of this team, and led them with 5 assists while also chipping in 6 rebounds.
Jesus Licon Jesus Licon 6'0" | CG Highland | 2025 State NM continues his incredible hot-streak as he put up a whopping 45 points. He’s a flamethrower of the highest level and didn’t seem to miss as the game went on. Raul Stanford Raul Stanford 5'10" | CG Highland | 2024 State NM chipped in his fair share in the other statistical categories, putting up 5 assists and 2 steals. Sebastian Hernandez Sebastian Hernandez 5'10" | SG Highland | 2025 State NM was strong as one of the primary defenders, and contributed 4 rebounds and 3 assists in the Hornets’ efforts.
Game 2: West Mesa vs. La Cueva
Final Score: La Cueva 68 West Mesa 63
Player of the Game: Daniel Lovato Daniel Lovato 6'5" | PF La Cueva | 2025 State NM , La Cueva – 19 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast, 1 stl
Leader in Points: Daniel Lovato Daniel Lovato 6'5" | PF La Cueva | 2025 State NM , La Cueva – 19
Leader in Rebounds: Eric Jacobsen Eric Jacobsen 6'9" | PF La Cueva | 2026 State NM , La Cueva – 10
Leader in Assists: Cameron Dyer Cameron Dyer 6'3" | SG La Cueva | 2025 State NM , La Cueva – 5
Leader in Steals: Elijah Brody Elijah Brody 6'2" | SF West Mesa | 2024 State NM & Estevan Espinoza Estevan Espinoza 5'11" | CG West Mesa | 2025 State NM , West Mesa – 3
Leader in Blocks: Julian Ramos Hernandez, West Mesa – 2
One of the most exciting games I’ve had the pleasure to watch this season, it was a battle of pure grit. Physical on both ends, La Cueva simply punished the Mustangs on the inside in the final minutes. Daniel Lovato Daniel Lovato 6'5" | PF La Cueva | 2025 State NM was nothing short of dominant, especially in the first half, grabbing five of his 9 boards in the first quarter. Cameron Dyer Cameron Dyer 6'3" | SG La Cueva | 2025 State NM contributed in every way important, scoring 10 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and putting up 5 assists.
Jeremiah Holtz Jeremiah Holtz 5'9" | SG West Mesa | 2024 State NM might have the best, most consistent mid-range jumper in all of New Mexico. His ability to get to his spots and elevate on his release give him the opportunities to score, and he finished with 18 points. Estevan Espinoza Estevan Espinoza 5'11" | CG West Mesa | 2025 State NM has shown his one of the best hustle players on the defensive end, as he led the team in steals and created many opportunities for himself and others on the fast break. Elijah Brody Elijah Brody 6'2" | SF West Mesa | 2024 State NM was a force on the offensive end once again, putting up 17 points and 5 rebounds.