NMPreps unveils the standout player performances from Monday to Wednesday in New Mexico high school basketball's final regular season week, February 19th-February 24th. Stay tuned for updates as we cover the week's top performances. Coaches, please share stats by texting our publisher at 505-414-4313. NMPreps remains the premier platform for spotlighting high school basketball talent in New Mexico. #nmpreps
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FIRST HALF: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
GIRLS BASKETBALL
The girls' high school basketball scene in New Mexico saw some standout performances this week, showcasing the talent and skill of these young athletes. On Tuesday, February 20th, Kapiolani Anitielu led the charge for the Farmington Scorpions with an impressive 28 points in their 64-44 victory over La Cueva. Despite a valiant effort from La Cueva's Jordyn Dyer, who netted 17 points, and Eva Love, who added 13 points, Farmington's strong performance secured the win.
In another game, Valencia's Jadyn Montoya delivered a stellar performance, scoring 26 points to lead her team to a 54-36 victory over Highland. Montoya's exceptional play was instrumental in securing the win for Valencia.
Meanwhile, Rylie Whitehair showcased her scoring prowess for Gallup, putting up an impressive 28 points in their win over Kirtland Central. Whitehair's standout performance on the court helped Gallup secure the victory, 58-57.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Monday: Tristen Onsurez (2026) contributed 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals in Loving's narrow victory against Jal, 41-39. Kaleb Rodriguez (2024) chipped in with 11 points, while Giovanni Ruiz (2024) added 10 points to the scoreboard.
2A/1A Basketball
Tuesday: Tularosa secured a commanding 59-32 victory over Mescalero Apache, clinching the District 3-2A Regular Season Championship. Zaine Hodges led the Wildcats with 16 points, supported by Estevan Barraza with 14 points and Fabian Pacheco with 8 points. Jalen Randall and Dillon Salazar contributed 7 points each. For the Chiefs, Angelo Rocha led the scoring with 10 points, followed by Jason Kanseah with 6 points. With this win, the Wildcats improved to 21-4 overall and 7-0 in District 3-2A, while the Chiefs dropped to 11-13 overall and 4-2 in District 3-2A.
Tuesday: On Tuesday, Daniel Tavarez (2025) showcased his skills with 13 points and 7 rebounds, contributing significantly to Legacy Academy's victory over Chesterton Academy. Landon Gates (2025) also made a notable impact, adding 12 points to the scoreboard, while Jaevion Scales (2024) chipped in with 11 points and 5 assists.
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3A Basketball
Tuesday: Delmar Whitehorse (2025) scored 16 points and pulled down 5 rebounds in the Cuba Rams loss to Sandia Prep.
Tuesday: In a hard-fought matchup against Hope Christian, Bosque's dynamic players showcased their skills. Kyle Morris led the charge with an impressive 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Cooper Hautau provided solid support with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists. Oliver Tumolo contributed a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds, while Alex Starr added 11 points and 5 rebounds to round out Bosque's scoring efforts.
Tuesday: Stetson Perry (2025) delivered 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals for the Thoreau Hawks. Despite his efforts, the Hawks suffered an upset at home against Wingate, falling 58-55. Thoreau's overall record now stands at 12-13, with a district record of 6-5 in District 1-3A. Meanwhile, Wingate improved to 8-16 overall, with a district record of 2-10 in District 1-3A.
Tuesday: On Tuesday, Devaughn Kensey (2026) demonstrated his prowess with an impressive performance, notching 21 points and 11 rebounds for the West Las Vegas Dons. PJ Montano (2024) contributed another 11 points, while Deshaun Kensey (2025) added 10 points to the scoreboard. Despite their efforts, the Dons suffered an 80-64 defeat at home to the St. Michael's Horsemen in District 2-3A action.
Tuesday: In a dominant display, five Cardinals players notched double figures as Robertson secured an 83-50 victory over Raton in District 2-3A action. Mateo Contreras (2024) led the charge with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Michael Marr (2027) and Jesse James Gonzales (2025) contributed 13 points each, while Nathaniel Gonzales (2027) added 12 points and 7 rebounds. Esteban Medina (2024) rounded out the scoring with 11 points and 6 assists. With the win, Robertson improved to 22-2 overall and 8-1 in District 2-3A, while Raton fell to 8-17 overall and 1-8 in District 2-3A.
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Tuesday: On Tuesday, Logan Sandoval (2024) showcased his all-around skills with 12 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds for the Ruidoso Warriors. Patrick Kimbrell (2025) contributed a solid performance with 10 points and an impressive 18 rebounds, while Augustine Saiz (2025) added 10 points and 5 rebounds. The Ruidoso Warriors secured a 48-37 victory over the Dexter Demons in District 4-3A action. With this win, Ruidoso improved to 13-11 overall and 4-1 in District 4-3A, while Dexter fell to 9-16 overall and 1-4 in District 4-3A.
4A Basketball
Tuesday: On Tuesday, the Valley Vikings secured a commanding 75-48 victory over the Del Norte Knights in District 6-4A action. Tyler Kozlowski (2024) led the charge with 17 points, along with 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Julian Chavez (2024) contributed 13 points and 6 assists, while Diego Miscles-Rivera (2024) and Rosendo Roybal (2024) each added 11 points. For the Del Norte Knights, Julian Castillo (2026) led with 13 points and 3 rebounds, supported by Dakarie Morenike (2025) with 10 points and 4 rebounds. With this win, Valley improved to 20-5 overall, maintaining a 6-1 record in District 6-4A, while Del Norte fell to 6-19 overall and 2-5 in District 6-4A.
Tuesday: The Highland Hornets secured a decisive 67-53 victory over the visiting Valencia Jaguars in District 5-4A action. Leading the charge for the Hornets was Jesus Licon (2025), who delivered an impressive performance with 32 points, including shooting 4 of 8 from three-point range, along with 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Additionally, Raul Stanford (2024) contributed 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists to the win for the Hornets. With this triumph, Highland extended their overall record to 20-5, maintaining an undefeated 7-0 record in District 5-4A. On the other hand, Valencia's record dropped to 11-14 overall, with a winless 0-7 record in District 5-4A.
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5A Basketball
Tuesday: On Tuesday, Josiah Marfil (2024) led the Rio Rancho Rams with 17 points, while Noah Montoya (2024) contributed 14 points. Despite their efforts, the Rams suffered a loss to the Volcano Vista Hawks.
Tuesday: On Tuesday, the Sandia Matadors secured a 72-62 victory over the Piedra Vista Panthers in District 2-5A action. Thomas Adams (2025) led the way for the Matadors with 17 points and 4 rebounds. Zaire Ndyabagye (2025) contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals, while Isaiah Brown (2028) added 13 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Gad Harris (2028) also made a significant impact with 11 points and 10 assists. With this win, Sandia improved to 14-11 overall and 4-5 in District 2-5A, while Piedra Vista fell to 5-20 overall and 0-9 in District 2-5A.
Tuesday: On Tuesday, the La Cueva Bears secured a 58-47 road victory against the Farmington Scorpions in District 2-5A action. Junior Daniel Lovato led the Bears with an impressive performance, tallying 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Tre Cowles (2025) contributed 10 points, along with 2 assists and 2 steals. Cameron Dyer (2025) added 9 points and 6 assists, while Dylan Chavez (2024) chipped in 8 points and 5 assists. Eric Jacobsen (2026) rounded out the effort with 4 points and an impressive 11 rebounds. With this win, La Cueva improved to 18-7 overall and 7-2 in District 2-5A, while Farmington dropped to 19-6 overall and 4-5 in District 2-5A.
Tuesday: Alamogordo Tigers secured a hard-fought victory over the Las Cruces Bulldawgs with a final score of 52-45 in District 3-5A action. Leading the charge for the Tigers was Jason Warren, contributing 17 points, while Damiran Smith added 15 points and Deonta Bynum scored 11. With this important win, the Alamogordo Tigers improved to 16-9 overall, boasting a 6-3 record in District 3-5A.
Tuesday: Organ Mountain Knights secured a hard-fought victory over the Centennial Hawks, clinching a 51-48 win in District 3-5A action. Leading the charge for the Knights was top-five prospect Brandon Kehres (2024), who delivered a stellar performance with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Yehnhi Wilson (2024) provided valuable support with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. With this win, Organ Mountain improved to an impressive 23-1 overall and maintained their flawless record of 9-0 in District 3-5A. Meanwhile, Centennial's record now stands at 12-12 overall and 5-4 in District 3-5A following the loss.
Second Half: Thursday to Saturday
Thursday: A deadlock at the summit of 1-3A emerged as Shiprock dashed Bloomfield's hopes of claiming the regular-season district championship. Navaughn Begay spearheaded the Chieftains' offense with 24 points, while Donte Nelson added 13 points, contributing to over half of Shiprock's scoring in their victory over the Bloomfield Bobcats. Andrew Florez led the Bobcats' scoring efforts with 16 points.
Thursday: Tyler Joe led the charge with 17 points as the Kirtland Central Broncos pulled off an upset against the Gallup Bengals on Thursday night. Osai Garcia and Devin Ramone also made significant contributions with 11 points each. Gallup's offense was led by Trelin Bruner, who scored 17 points, supported by his brother Jayson Bruner, who added 10 points to the tally.
Friday: Joshua Jackson's stellar performance of 30 points led Eldorado to a 70-58 victory over rival La Cueva. Johnny Salas contributed 10 points, while Malachi Green added 13 points to secure the win. Dylan Chavez led La Cueva's efforts with 15 points, supported by Cameron Dyer's 13 points, and Daniel Lovato's 10 points in the loss.
Friday: The Sandia Matadors secured an upset victory over the West Mesa Mustangs, edging them 53-52 in District 2-5A action. 8th grader Isaiah Brown led with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, while fellow 8th grader Gad Harris contributed 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Friday: The Lovington Wildcats secured a 77-54 victory against the Portales Rams. Kayle Covington (2025) led with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Demarcus Thompson Jr (2024) contributed 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Julian Arroyo (2024) added 13 points and 6 assists, while Elijah Rivero (2026) chipped in 10 points and 4 rebounds, with four Wildcats scoring in double figures.
Friday: In a surprising upset, the Rio Grande Ravens secured their sole district win by defeating the ranked Santa Fe Demons 52-49. Santiago Gonzalez (2024) led the charge with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Isaiah Lucero (2024) contributed 13 points, while Eliseo Velasquez (2025) added 10 points and 4 assists.
Friday: Despite their loss to rival Eldorado Eagles, four La Cueva Bears players showcased strong performances with double-figure scoring. Dylan Chavez (2024) led with 15 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. Cameron Dyer (2025) contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Daniel Lovato (2025) added 10 points and 8 rebounds, while Brandon Bartlett (2024) scored 10 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
Friday: Despite a narrow 60-58 loss to the St. Pius X Sartans, the Highland Hornets showcased a strong performance from star junior Jesus Licon, who tallied 28 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals. Isai Herrera (2025) also contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds. The teams will face off again on Monday night in a one-game playoff for the regular-season District 5-4A championship.
Friday: The Ruidoso Warriors clinched the regular-season District 4-3A championship with a commanding 60-42 victory over the Tucumcari Rattlers. Logan Sandoval (2024) led the charge with an impressive stat line, contributing 23 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 8 steals. Mason Fikany (2028) added 15 points and 3 rebounds, while Pete Kimbrell (2025) chipped in 8 points and pulled down 11 rebounds.
Friday: The Organ Mountain Knights secured the 3-5A District championship with a commanding 66-45 victory over the Mayfield Trojans. Brandon Kehres (2024) led the charge with a double-double, tallying 23 points and 12 rebounds. Ray Venegas (2025) added 9 points, while Ethan Pack (2025) and sophomore Emmitt McDaniel each chipped in 8 points, with McDaniel also grabbing 4 rebounds.
Saturday: Lorenzo Diaz (2024) scored 12 points for Miyamura but fell to rival Gallup, 56-52.
Saturday: Devin Ramone (2024) led the scoring for Kirtland Central with an impressive 32 points and dished out 4 assists, despite their loss to Shiprock, 75-66. Mallaki Atcitty (2027) and Tyler Joe (2024) each added 10 points, while Osai Garcia (2024) contributed 8 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Broncos.
