Publisher Joshua Grine’s Daily Blog on New Mexico High School Basketball
Tuesday night hoops are here, and the New Mexico high school basketball slate is packed with intriguing matchups that could shape early-season narratives. Let’s dive into the top games to watch, the storylines, and predictions as we edge closer to the holidays. #nmpreps
Tuesday's Specials On Tap
Santa Fe (3-0) at Atrisco Heritage (2-2), 7 PM
Grine’s Deal or No Deal Game of the Night
Why Watch: In a premier 5A matchup, the 7th-ranked Atrisco Heritage Jaguars host the 11th-ranked Santa Fe Demons in a game with early postseason implications. This weeks Grine’s Deal or No Deal Game is a December staple, often shaping the top seed conversation for the March State Tournament....continue reading
More Previews
Hobbs (5-0) at Texas-San Angelo Central (9-2), 6 PM - Preview & Prediction
Grants (3-0) at St. Michael's (2-2), 7 PM - Preview & Prediction
West Las Vegas (4-0) at Española Valley (4-1), 7 PM - Preview & Prediction
Santa Fe Prep (2-0) at Socorro (0-1), 7 PM - Preview & Prediction
Last Night Leftovers
Cibola Cougars Shock 4A No. 1 Highland
Cibola (2-0) stunned 4A No. 1 Highland (1-2), 59-56, delivering one of the season’s biggest surprises. The Cougars, unranked in the 5A NMPreps Power-12, could be on the cusp of a playoff push this season.
