2023 New Mexico High School Boys Basketball State Champions
Recaps and highlights from the 2023 New Mexico high school boys basketball state championships. #nmpreps
No. 1 St. Michael's 66, No. 3 Robertson 43 - Final
In a rematch of last year's 3A title game the St. Michael's Horsemen turned a close one into a runaway over district rival Robertson, going on to win 66-49 and claim the programs 12th championship. The Horseman fully flexed their defensive might in the second quarter, holding Roberson scoreless over the first 7:56 of the quarter and 0-8 from the field. The Cardinals managed just single freebie in the quarter which allowed the Horsemen to comeback and take a 21-20 lead into the locker room. The game was tied at 35 after three quarters of play and then the offense exploded for the Horseman, totaling 31 points in the final quarter while their defense gave up just 14.
Adam Montoya led the Horsemen with 20 points followed by Saniani Rios with 15. Jesse Gonzales led the Cardinals with 17 points and Kenneth Montoya added 12.
2A BASKETBALL
No. 1 Pecos 52, No. 2 Academy for Technology and the Classics 49 - Final
Recap: After trailing 31-20 at the half the Pecos Panthers used a 16-2 run to secure another state championship. Jodaiah Padilla led the way for the Pecos Panthers with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Zachary Fox also in double-figures finished with 10 points and 6 rebounds. The Panthers finish the season 28-3 and 2A state champions.
Rocky Miller, 19 points, and Julian Bernardino, 12 points, finished the game in double-digits for ATC. The Phoenix end the season 26-7 overall.