Prep Roundup: Basketball

BOYSCleveland StormThe Storm boys have had a solid season so far, despite a recent loss to Volcano Vista. The team is 14-6 (as of Monday night) and star Remy Albrecht is rounding into form.

CHS is in second place in the 5A-1 standings with a 3-1 record.

The Storm are ranked fourth in New Mexico, according to MaxPreps.com.

Jan. 21: CHS 75, Cibola 66

Jan. 23: CHS 57, Farmington 56

Jan. 28: CHS 80, Piedra Vista 58

Jan. 30: Volcano 87, CHS 45

Feb. 4: vs Rio Rancho, 7 p.m.

Feb. 6: vs Cibola, 7 p.m.

Feb. 12: vs Farmington, 7 p.m.

Rio Rancho RamsIt’s been an up-and-down season for the Rams, who were ranked third in the state on Jan. 7, and nearly beat the vaunted Volcano Vista Hawks at the Metro Tournament. After their tough defeat at Metros, the Rams went on a five-game losing streak and plummeted down the rankings.

On Jan. 30, the team bounced back, taking a decisive 77-60 road victory over Piedra Vista. The win was the first for RRHS in district and boosts their record to 12-8, 1-3 in 5A-1.

The Rams are ranked 15th in New Mexico, according to MaxPreps.com.

Jan. 21: Farmington 63, RRHS 59

Jan. 24: Volcano 77, RRHS 32

Jan. 28: Cibola 70, RRHS 60

Jan. 30: RRHS 77, Piedra Vista 60

Feb. 4: @ Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Feb. 6: @ Farmington, 7 p.m.

Feb. 12: vs Volcano, 7 p.m.

Bernalillo SpartansThe Spartan boys squad has had a rough season. They sport an 8-13 record, 0-3 in 4A-6, and are in the midst of a five-game losing streak.

Despite the rough results, the season has had highlights.

One of those bright spots has been the play of senior Hyshtiani Kaulaity-Quintana, who leads the Spartans with 101 points this season.

The Spartans are ranked 82nd in New Mexico, according to MaxPreps.com.

Jan. 21: Hope 66, BHS 55

Jan. 24: Del Norte 66, BHS 34

Jan. 31: Academy 74, BHS 42

Feb. 4: @ Valley, 7 p.m.

Feb. 7: @ Hope, 7 p.m.

Feb. 11: vs Del Norte, 7 p.m.

GIRLSCleveland StormThe Storm girls, behind first-year head coach Stacy Pokorski, are 11-9 and sit alone atop the 5A-1 standings.

Despite recent tough losses to La Cueva (44-41 at La Cueva on Jan. 17) and most recently to Volcano (46-41 at Volcano Vista on Jan. 31), it has been a solid season for the Storm. They have quality wins over sixth-ranked Farmington (Jan. 24 at home) and 12th-ranked Volcano Vista (Jan. 11 at Volcano Vista).

Junior Malia Mose is leading the team in rebounds and steals, with 96 and 54 respectively, while Savannah Madueno leads the team in scoring with 220.

The Storm are ranked 17th in New Mexico, according to MaxPreps.com.

Jan. 22: CHS 66, Cibola 32

Jan. 24: CHS 55, Farmington 31

Jan. 29: CHS 85, Piedra Vista 56

Jan. 31: Volcano 46, CHS 41

Feb. 5: @ Rio Rancho, 7 p.m. (PINK OUT GAME)

Feb. 7: @ Cibola, 7 p.m.

Feb. 11: @ Farmington, 7 p.m.

Rio Rancho RamsThe Rams girls are coming off a two-game winning streak that included a 64-16 demolition of district rivals, the Cibola Cougars. The team now sports a 13-7 record and are 2-2 in the district.

RRHS has a quality win over Albuquerque High, whom they defeated 47-44 in a Jan. 8 slobber-knocker.

The three Martinezes, Lilly, Larissa and Madilynn, are leading the Rams in points, assists and steals per game.

The Rams are ranked 11th in New Mexico, according to MaxPreps.com.

Jan. 22: Farmington 63, RRHS 44

Jan. 24: Volcano 58, RRHS 55

Jan. 29: RRHS 64, Cibola 16

Jan. 31: RRHS 66, Piedra Vista 47

Feb. 5: vs Cleveland, 7 p.m. (PINK OUT GAME)

Feb. 7: vs Farmington, 7 p.m.

Feb. 11: @ Volcano Vista, 7 p.m.

Bernalillo SpartansWith an 8-13 record, 0-3 in 4A-6, the Spartan girls are struggling a bit. That record also includes their current five-game losing streak.

The good news is that this is a young team and they will have plenty of experience under their belts by the end of the season. The sophomore trio of Samaria Brown, Trinity Calabaza and Rayann Downing are leading the Spartans in numerous categories, including points, rebounds, steals and blocks.

The Spartans are ranked 75th in New Mexico, according to MaxPreps.com.

Jan. 21: Hope 67, BHS 31

Jan. 23: Del Norte 48, BHS 33

Jan. 30: Academy 51, BHS 29

Feb. 4: vs Valley, 7 p.m.

Feb. 7: vs Hope, 7 p.m.

Feb. 11: @ Del Norte, 7 p.m.