Small School Standouts: Top Performers In Class 2A-1A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Classes 2A and 1A are filled with outstanding basketball players. Here are some of the early season standouts as we approach New Years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2693652' first='Kaileb' last='Atencio'], Penasco</strong>: Performing well on both ends of the floor for Penasco. Averaging 20.9 points, 4.9 assists and 5.3 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chase Atkinson, Oak Grove Classical</strong>: Leads 2A in scoring at 22.0 points per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717249' first='Hayden' last='Bruhn'], Logan</strong>: The unbeaten 1A Longhorns are ranked No. 1 in the latest MaxPreps statewide poll. Bruhn is averaging 25.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. He's getting close to 1,500 career points. He could surpass 2,000 points before this season ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717324' first='Scotty' last='Guerro'], Alamo Navjo</strong>: Averaging 21.2 points and shooting 54 percent from the floor. Fourth leading scorer in 1A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keyon Kie, Laguna Acoma</strong>: Reliable scorer and rebounder for the Lynx. Averaging 9.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ismael Ontiveros, Hondo Valley</strong>: Hondo Valley is off to a solid 6-2 start and Ontiveros is a major reason why. He's averaging 20.3 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals per game. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2300000' first='Bryant' last='Scales'], Legacy Academy</strong>: A elite two-sport athlete, Scales has wasted little time starring on the hardwood after a successful football season. He is averaging 21.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game for the Silverbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ky Stephens, Magdalena</strong>: Besides contributing to the offense, Stephens is dominating on the glass. Averaging 8.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for the Steers. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2697813' first='Tyler' last='Todorovic'], NMSD</strong>: Currently second in Class 1A in scoring with an average of 22.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717329' first='Mason' last='Wallin'], Logan</strong>: The second half of Logan's Dynamic Duo. Averaging 22.0 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. If [player_tooltip player_id='1717249' first='Hayden' last='Bruhn'] (see above) and Walin continue to play well, Logan will be very difficult to beat in March.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2827325' first='Trajen' last='West'], Rehoboth Christian</strong>: Averaging 19.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game for the Lynx. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->