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Los Lunas’ Jalin Holland, left, pushes past Santa Fe defenders during a March 1 game at Los Lunas High School. Holland will play his senior season at Dream City Christian Academy in Glendale, Arizona.
Santa Fe senior Lukas Turner (3) attempts a shot, sandwiched between Los Lunas junior Jalin Holland, left, and senior Rex Kinsey, at Los Lunas High on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Los Lunas’ Rex Kinsey (5) looks for an opening to pass the ball past Santa Fe’s Isaiah Martinez (25) on Friday night.
Los Lunas High player Jalin Holland (11) attempt to make a basket past Santa Fe High players Isaiah Martinez (25) and Sam Soveranez (2) at Los Lunas High school on Friday, Mar. 01, 2024.
Los Lunas High school senior Isaiah Juarez (2) moves past Santa Fe High Junior Nico Morales at Los Lunas High school on Friday, Mar. 01, 2024.
Los Lunas High player Jalin Holland (11) is able to grab the ball before Santa Fe High senior Lukas Turner (3) at Los Lunas High school on Friday, Mar. 01, 2024.
Los Lunas High school senior Isaiah Juarez (2) gets ready for his free throw shot during the game against Santa Fe High school at Los Lunas High school on Friday, Mar. 01, 2024.
Santa Fe High senior Lukas Turner (center) looks at the basket while Los Lunas players Jalin Holland (left) and Rex Kinsey (right) attempt to block Turner at Los Lunas High school on Friday, Mar. 01, 2024.
Volcano Vista’s David Lunn, center, drives in for a dunk against Atrisco Heritage’s Kadarius Sims during the fourth quarter of their district championship game Saturday at Volcano Vista.
Volcano Vista’s Ryan Gonzales puts up a 3-pointer during the second quarter of their district championship game against Atrisco Heritage at Volcano Vista on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Atrisco Hertitage Latavious, center, drives to the basket against Volcano Vista's Evan Accillien, second from right, and Hudson Brown, right, during their district championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024. The game is being played at Volcano Vista.
Atrisco Hertitage Marquise Renfro battles against Volcano Vista's Evan Accillien, for a loose ball during the 4th quarter of their district championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024. The game is being played at Volcano Vista.
Hudson Brown, left, drives by Atrisco Heritage's Alexavier Crawford and Mathias Sanchez, right, during their district championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024. The game is being played at Volcano Vista.
Volcano Vista's Kenyon Aguino, center, pulls down a rebound against Atrisco Heritage's Marquise Renfro, right, during their district championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024. The game is being played at Volcano Vista.
Sandia junior Sydney Benally (24) shoots as Farmington sophomore Kjani Anitielu (23) closes in during District 2-5A championship at Sandia High on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Farmington sophomore Kjani Anitielu (23) looks to shoot the ball as Sandia junior Nadia Randall (33) closes in during District 2 5A championship game at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Sandia junior Sydney Benally (24) trips over Farmington sophomore Chenoa Parrish (12) and falls to the court during District 2 5A championship game at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Farmington senior Kapiolani Anitielu (13) shoots the ball as Sandia junior Audri Wright (14) closes in during District 2 5A championship game at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Farmington sophomore Caris Dale (3) looks to move past Sandia junior Sydney Benally during District 2 5A championship basketball game at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Sandia’s Sydney Benally (24) reacts with her teammates after the District 2-5A championship game at Sandia High on March 2. Sandia won 61-49 and would go on to win the 5A girls state championship a few weeks later.
Sandia junior Hope Giddings (13) gets blocked in by Farmington sophomores Caris Dale (3) and Kjani Anitielu (23) during the District 2 5A championship basketball game at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Sandia Olivia Montano (20) battles for the ball with Farmington senior Kapiolani Anitielu (13) and senior Maleah Charlie (24) during District 2 5A championship game at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Farmington senior Kapiolani Anitielu (13) shoots the ball as Sandia junior Audri Wright (14) closes in during District 2 5A championship game at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Sandia cheerleaders stunt during a timeout during District 2 5A championship game at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Roxanne Benally cheers for her niece Sandia junior Sydney Benally (24) during District 2 5A championship game against Farmington at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Sandia won 61-49.
Menaul’s Charli Boatman drives toward the basket during Friday’s win over Estancia in the first round of the 2A girls basketball tournament.
Menaul’s Blanca Riera goes up for a layup during Friday’s win over Estancia in the first round of the 2A girls basketball tournament.
Menaul Panther’s Charli Boatman attempts a shot against the Estancia Bears at Menaul School on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Menaul Panther’s Charli Boatman is fouled on her way to the basket during a game against the Estancia Bears at Menaul School on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Menaul Panther’s Mia Langeler and Estancia Bears' Dezlyn Carreon fight for the ball during their game at Menaul School on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Estancia Bears' Lucia Chavez goes up for the rebound during a game against Menual at Menaul School on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Menaul Panther’s Charli Boatman makes a move toward the basket during a game against the Estancia Bears at Menaul School on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Menaul Panther’s Charli Boatman attempts a shot against the Estancia Bears at Menaul School on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Menaul Panther’s Blanca Riera goes up for a layup against the Estancia Bears at Menaul School on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Menaul Panther’s Charli Boatman is fouled on her way to the basket during a game against the Estancia Bears at Menaul School on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Bosque senior Kyle Morris (12) leaps into the air as Socorro sophomore Jaquavis Brawley (3) blocks the shot during boys varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Bosque senior Kyle Morris (12) looks to move past Socorro senior Jason Padilla (21) during a varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Bosque senior Kyle Morris (12) shoots the ball as Socorro sophomore Jaquavis Brawley (3) attempts to block the shot during boys varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Bosque senior Leo Dettweiler (10) shoots the ball as Socorro senior Jacob Robinson (12) attempts to block the shot during boys varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Bosque senior Cooper Hautau (14) shoots the ball as Socorro sophomore Jaquavis Brawley (3) attempts to block the shot during boys varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Bosque’s Oliver Tumolo (33) leaps into the air as he celebrates with fellow teammates with seconds left in the game during boys varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Bosque junior Oliver Tumolo (33) dribbles the ball down the court during boys varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Bosque senior Kyle Morris (12) reacts during a varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque on Saturday. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Bosque senior Leo Dettweiler (10) dunks against Socorro in the first round of the 3A state basketball tournament at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Bosque senior Kyle Morris (12) leaps up to shoot the ball as Socorro senior Jacob Robinson (12) attempts to block the shot during boys varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Bosque won the game 74-57.
Kirtland Central’s Allyson Tsosie (15) moves past Gallup junior Rylie Whitehair (34) during the 4A girls semifinals basketball game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
Kirtland Central’s Allyson Tsosie (15) gains possession of a rebound ball during the 4A girls semifinals basketball game against Gallup at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
Kirtland Central’s Allyson Tsosie, second from left, drives to the basket past Gallup’s Payton Johnson, left, during their Class 4A girls semifinal Thursday at the Pit. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
Kirtland Central freshman Elaina Clani (22) gains possession of the ball from Gallup senior Ashlee Duboise (1) during the 4A girls semifinals basketball game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
Kirtland Central sophomore Haylee Nocki (5) and senior Keira Beall-Gleason (45) react to a call next to head coach Devon Manning during the 4A girls semifinals basketball game against Gallup at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
Kirtland Central senior Keira Beall-Gleason (45) shoots the ball as Gallup junior Rylie Whitehair (34) closes in during the 4A girls semifinals basketball game against Gallup at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
The Kirtland Central cheerleaders cheer during the 4A girls semifinals basketball game against Gallup at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
Gallup senior Ashlee Duboise (1) cries after Gallup lost to Kirtland Central in the 4A girls semifinals basketball game at the Pit on Thursday.
Gallup junior Rylie Whitehair (34) looks to shoot the ball during the 4A girls semifinals basketball game against Gallup at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
Gallup senior Yanabah Harvey (25) reacts less than a minute left on the clock and Kirtland Central leading the game during the 4A girls semifinals basketball game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
Kirtland Central head coach Devon Manning said to create a larger culture of one-ness on his team, he mandated players wear the same-color socks. The Broncos, who lost in last year’s 4A girls title game, won their bracket this year.
Kirtland Central fans cheer during the 4A girls semifinals basketball game against Gallup at the Pit in Albuquerque on Thursday. Kirtland Central won 61-47.
Volcano Vista’s Taejhuan Hill (35) grabs the rebound between Hobbs’ Kyndle Cunningham, left, and Nakia Mojica during their Class 5A girls semifinal game at the Pit on Thursday. Volcano Vista won 49-42.
Volcano Vista’s Jalysa Hines pulls down the rebound during the girls Class 5A semifinals game against Hobbs at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 49-42.
Hobbs Aliana Armitage scrambles for the lose ball against Volcano Vista during the girls Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 49-42.
Hobbs’ Aliana Armitage grabs the rebound over Volcano Vista’s Adriana Zavala during the girls Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 49-42.
Volcano Vista’s Mila Espinoza attempts a shot against Hobbs during the girls Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 49-42.
Volcano Vista’s Liliana Duncan shoots a 3-pointer during the girls Class 5A semifinals game against Hobbs at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 49-42.
Hobbs’ Kyndle Cunningham grabs the rebound against Volcano Vista during the girls Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 49-42.
Volcano Vista’s Taejhuana “TT” Hill attempts a shot over Hobbs’ Bhret Clay during the girls Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 49-42.
Hobbs Nakia Mojica attempts a shot against Volcano Vista during the girls Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 49-42.
Valley’s Rosendo Roybal celebrates after sinking a 3-pointer during the boys Class 4A semifinals game against Hope Christian at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 61-44
Hope Christian’s Tyler Kozlowski goes up for a layup against Valley during the boys Class 4A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 61-44
Valley’s Rosendo Roybal goes up for a shot against Hope Christian during the boys Class 4A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday. The Vikings play Highland in Saturday’s championship game.
Hope Christian’s Noah Perry shoots the ball against Valley during the boys Class 4A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 61-44
Valley’s Diego Miscles-Rivera (10) grabs a rebound against Hope Christian during their Class 5A boys semifinal Thursday at the Pit. The Vikings won 61-44.
Hope Christian’s Tyler Kozlowski makes a move toward the basket defended by Valley’s Diego Miscles-Rivera during the boys Class 4A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 61-44
Valley’s Alec Giron goes up for a shot while defended by Hope Christian Xavier Oteroi, left, and Noah Perry during the boys Class 4A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 61-44
Valley’s Alec Giron, left, Rosendo Roybel, left, compete for the lose ball against Hope Christian’s Xavier Otero and Daniel Feist, during the boys Class 4A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 61-44
Valley’s Julian Chavez goes up for a shot against Hope Christian in a boys Class 4A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 61-44
Hope Christian’s Tyler Kozlowski blocks a layup by Valley’s Diego Miscles-Rivera during the boys Class 4A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 61-44
Valley’s Julian Chavez celebrates after a Vikings' 3-pointer against Hope Christian in a boys Class 4A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 61-44
Organ Mountain’s Yeh-Nhi Wilson dunks the ball during during the boys Class 5A semifinals game against Albuquerque at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 56-47
Organ Mountain celebrates after scoring against Albuquerque High School during the boys Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 56-47
Organ Mountain’s Brandon Kehres, right, disrupts Albuquerque High’s Isaiah Maldonado’s shot attempt during the Class 5A boys semifinal Thursday at the Pit. Organ Mountain advanced to the title game where two-time defending champion Volcano Vista awaits.
Organ Mountain’s Ray Venegas attempts a shot defended by Albuquerque High Schoo’s Ali Mireles during the boys Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 56-47
Albuquerque High School’s Isaiah Maldonado attempts a 3-pointer against Organ Mountain during the boys Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 56-47
Organ Mountain’s Patrick Delahoussaye attempts a shot against Albuquerque High School during the boys Class 5A semifinals game at the Pit on Thursday, March 14, 2024. 56-47
Organ Mountain’s Yeh-Nhi Wilson takes the ball to the basket against Albuquerque High School in Thursday’s Class 5A semifinal game at the Pit.
Organ Mountain’s Brandon Kehres (33) pulls down one of his game-high 15 rebounds over Albuquerque High’s Kasyn Atanasoff-Perea (13) during Thursday’s Class 5A boys semifinal game at the Pit.
Santa Fe Indian School’s Isidore Chinana, left, and Kenyen Callado defend the basket against Navajo Prep’s Jude Thomas during the boys Class 3A semifinals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Breygan Benally shoots a 3-pointer against Santa Fe Indian School during the boys Class 3A semifinals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Orion King eyes the basket during the boys Class 3A semifinals game against Santa Fe Indian School at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Jude Thomas, right, led the Eagles with 20 points in their Class 3A semifinal win over Santa Fe Indian School on Friday at the Pit.
Navajo Prep’s Jude Thomas attempts a shot over Santa Fe Indian School’s Isidore Chinana during the boys Class 3A semifinals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Jude Thomas shoots a 3-pointer against Santa Fe Indian School during the boys Class 3A semifinals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep Jude Thomas defends a shot by Santa Fe Indian School’s Dontrey Callado during the boys Class 3A semifinals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Orion King goes up for a rebound against Santa Fe Indian School’s Wallen Descheeny during the boys Class 3A semifinals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep players celebrate their victory over Tohatchi to claim the Class 3A girls championship on Friday at the Pit. The Navajo Prep boys won a blue trophy as well.
Navajo Prep bench celebrate a 3-pointer by Shiloh Conn during the girls Class 3A finals game against Tohatchi at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep players celebrate after beating Tohatchi in the Class 3A girls championship game Friday at the Pit.
Navajo Prep head coach Rainy Crisp celebrates beating Tohatchi to claim the Class 3A girls championship on Friday at the Pit.
Navajo Prep celebrates after defeating Tohatchi during the girls Class 3A finals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Aniya Jonson makes a drive to the basket while defended by Tohatchi’s Yaya Peterson during the girls Class 3A finals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Harmony Boone and Tohatch’s Shylynn Johnson fight over the ball during the girls Class 3A finals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Aniya Johnson defends Tohatchi’s Brooke Badonie during the girls Class 3A finals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Tohatchi’s Shylynn Johnson cheers after her team scored a 3-pointer against Navajo Prep during the girls Class 3A finals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Tru Billie shoots a 3-pointer against Tohatchi during the girls Class 3A finals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Shiloh Conn strips the ball away from Tohatchi’s Crra Cecil during the girls Class 3A finals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Peñasco’s Alexius Romero’s shot is blocked by Tularosa’s RayAnn Chavez during the girls Class 2A title game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Penasco celebrates their win against Tularosa during the girls Class 2A finals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Tularosa’s bench cheers on the Wildcats during the girls Class 2A tile game against Peñasco at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Peñasco’s Analise MacAuley eyes the basket during the girls Class 2A title game against Tularosa at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Peñasco’s Rochelle Lopez (11) goes up for a shot against Tularosa during the Class 2A girls title game Friday at the Pit.
Peñasco’s Haylie Martinez, left, and Charnelle Gonzales block a shot by Tularosa’s Danae Evans during the girls Class 2A title game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Peñasco’s Analise MacAuley eyes the basket while defended by Tularosa’s Aaralyn Stephens during the girls Class 2A title game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Peñasco’s Alexius Romero fights for the lose ball against Tularosa’s Maycee Griffin during the girls Class 2A title game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Peñasco walks back to their bench after beating Tularosa to win the girls Class 2A title game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Peñasco players celebrate after beating Tularosa for the Class 2A girls title Friday at the Pit.
Kirtland Central junior Kaydence Yazzie (30) and sophomore Haylee Nocki (5) celebrate after the Broncos win the 4A girls state basketball championship game against St. Pius X at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
Kirtland Central senior Amber Shorty (11) shoots the ball during 4A girls state basketball championship game against St. Pius X at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
St. Pius X junior Bella Candelaria (1) looks to move past Kirtland Central senior Amber Shorty (11) during 4A girls state basketball championship game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
Kirtland Central sophomore Haylee Nocki (5) cries as she hugs Kaydence Yazzie (30) after the Broncos win the 4A girls state basketball championship game against St. Pius X at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
Kirtland Central senior Emilia Clani (4) shoots the ball as St. Pius X junior Catalina Anaya (15) attempts to block the shot during the 4A girls state basketball championship game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
Kirtland Central’s Haylee Nocki runs into the tunnel with the state championship banner after the Broncos won the Class 4A girls state basketball title Friday at the Pit.
Kirtland Central eighth-grader Allyson Tsosie (15) shoots over St. Pius defenders during the 4A girls state basketball championship game Friday at the Pit. Kirtland Central won 45-33.
Kirtland Central cheerleaders reacts after the Broncos win the 4A girls state basketball championship game against St. Pius X at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
Kirtland Central fans react during the game as the Broncos lead the 4A girls state basketball championship game against St. Pius X at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
Kirtland Central’s Zoey Benally (14) reacts during the celebration of the Broncos’ victory over St. Pius in the Class 4A girls state championship Friday at the Pit.
Kirtland Central freshman Zoey Benally (14) reacts during the celebration of their victory during the 4A girls state basketball championship game against St. Pius X at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
St. Pius X senior Alyssa Maes (2) gains possession of the ball as Kirtland Central freshman Elaina Clani (22) reaches for the ball during the 4A girls state basketball championship game against St. Pius X at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
Kirtland Central Broncos win the 4A girls state basketball championship game against St. Pius X at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Friday, March 15, 2024. Kirtland Central won the 4A state title by a score of 45-33.
ATC senior Rocky Miller (2) and junior Joseph Trujillo (3) share a moment as they celebrate their victory during the boys 2A state championship game against Pecos at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
The ATC boys hold up the championship trophy after beating Pecos in the Class 2A state title game Saturday at the Pit.
ATC senior Julian Bernardino (13) gains possession of the ball as Pecos Lawrence Ragland senior (13) closes in during the boys 2A state championship game against Pecos at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
ATC seniors Rocky Miller (2) and Julian Bernardino (13) hug after their victory during the boys 2A state championship game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
Pecos sophomore Brandyn Encinias (10) ducks with the ball as ATC senior Jordan Apodaca (1) flops over him during the boys 2A state championship game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
Pecos senior Joshua Gonzales (22) gains possession of the ball as ATC senior Jordan Apodaca (1) attempts to make a steal during the boys 2A state championship game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
ATC senior Rocky Miller (2) shoots the ball during the boys 2A state championship game Pecos at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
ATC senior Julian Bernardino (13) gains possession of the ball as Pecos sophomore Brandyn Encinias (10) closes in during the boys 2A state championship game against Pecos at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
Pecos fans during the boys 2A state championship game against ATC at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
ATC junior Julian Bernardino (13) dribbles the ball down court as Pecos sophomore Brandyn Encinias (10) during the boys 2A state championship game Pecos at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
ATC fans react during the boys 2A state championship game against Pecos at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
ATC fans react during the boys 2A state championship game against Pecos at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. ATC won the championship game by 63-37.
Fort Sumner/House sophomore Desta Rose (15) looks for an opening to make a basket during the 1A championship game against the Logan Longhorns at The Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner/House junior Allyssa Casaus (21) jumps up past the Logan Longhorn players in an attempt to make a basket during the 1A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Logan Longhorns head coach Dustin Robertson puts his hands up after a call is made against the longhorns during the 1A championship game against Fort Sumner/House at The Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Cayven Bonds, 10, yells at the top of his lungs after Fort Sumner/House wins 1A state championship game against Logan Longhorns at The Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner/House players celebrate after beating Logan in the Class 1A girls state title game Saturday at the Pit.
Navajo Prep senior Jude Thomas (4) goes for a layup past Robertson freshman Nathan Gonzales to make a basket during the 3A boys championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Navajo Prep’s Xavier Nez, left, and Jude Thomas react after the Eagles beat Robertson in the Class 3A boys state championship game Saturday at the Pit.
Navajo Prep head coach Matt Melvin talks to his team during the 3A championship game against Robertson Cardinals at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Robertson cardinals junior Brian Lucero (24) crouches the sideline during the 3A championship game against Navajo Prep at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Arnold Thomas grandfather of Navajo Prep senior Jude Thomas celebrates Navajo prep win against Robertson cardinals during 3A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Volcano Vista senior Taejhuan "TT" Hill (35) attempts to push past Sandia matador junior Hope Giddings (13) during the 5A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Sandia’s Audri Wright, right, attempts to steal the ball from Volcano Vista’s Lilliana Duncan during the Class 5A girls state championship game Saturday at the Pit.
Sandia’s Sydney Benally holds up the championship trophy after the Matadors beat Volcano Vista in the Class 5A girls state title game March 16, 2024 at the Pit.
Sandia Matordors junior Zaire Ndyabagyo cheers after his Sadia won the 5A championship game against Volcano Vista at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Sandia matadors sophomore Chloe Brown (3) hugs teammate Audri Wright (14) after winning 5A championship game against Volcano Vista at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Highland players and coaches celebrate after beating Valley in overtime to capture the Class 4A boys state championship March 16, 2024 at the Pit.
Highland’s Sebastian Hernandez and Valley’s Alec Giron go up for the rebound during the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Valley’s Rosendo Roybal and Highland’s Owen Cheng compete for the ball during the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Highland’s Sebastian Hernandez goes up for a layup over Valley’s Rosendo Roybal during the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Highland’s Owen Cheng goes up for a shot against Valley during the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Highland’s bench celebrates a play against Valley during the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Valley’s Alec Giron, center, celebrates with his teammate Julian Chavez during a timeout during the boys Class 4A finals game against Highland at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Highland’s Owen Cheng celebrates after a turnover against Valley during the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Highland’s Owen Cheng goes up for a shot against Valley during the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Stunned Valley fans react as Highland goes on to win the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Navajo Prep junior Xavier Nez (1) looks for an opening as Robertson Cardinals players surround him during 3A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Robertson Cardinals senior Mateo Contreras (2) attempts to steal the ball Navajo Prep senior Jakobie Thomas (10) during 3A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Navajo Prep senior Orion King (34) attempts to make a basket while Robertson Cardinals senior Mateo Contreras (2)attempts to steal the ball during 3A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Navajo prep team heads over to see their familes their after they won 3A championship game against Robertson cardinals at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Navajo Prep senior Jude Thomas (left) hugs his grandfather Arnold Thomas (right) after Navajo prep win against Robertson Cardinals during 3A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Volcano Vista senior Taejhuan "TT" Hill (35) pushes past Sandia matador junior Hope Giddings (13) during the 5A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Sandia Madadors junior Hope Giddings (13) steals the ball before Volcano Vista junior Adriana Zavala (14) during the 5A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Sandia Madadors junior Hope Giddings (13) falls flat onto the ground during the 5A championship game against Volcano Vista at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Sandia Madadors eighth grader Kaiyah Benally (5) jumps up to stop a Volcano Vista players from passing the ball to their teammate during the 5A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Sandia Madadors fans put their hands up in anticipation of a free throw shot during the Volcano Vista 5A championship game against at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner/House players celebrate after beating Magdalena in the Class 1A boys state championship game Saturday at the Pit.
Fort Sumner/House’s Cash Burney goes up for a shot against Magdalena boys Class 1A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner/House Cash Burney, left, Tra’von Bonds, Jordan Holland and Aaron Torrez move back to defense during the boys Class 1A finals game against Magdalena at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Magdalena’s Joseph Zamora makes a move toward the basket during the boys Class 1A finals game against Fort Sumner/House at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Magdalena’s Joseph Zamora passes the ball over Fort Sumner/House’s Aaron Torrez and Tra’von Bonds during the boys Class 1A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner/House Jordan Holland attempts a shot over Magdalena’s Krae Stephens and Jacob Markland during the boys Class 1A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner/House’s Joaquin Segura, left, and Cash Burney fight for the rebound against Magdalena’s Jeffrey Stuteville during the boys Class 1A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner/House’s Cash Burney pulls down the rebound against Magdalena’s Jeffrey Stuteville during the boys Class 1A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner/House’s Ayden Herschbach moves the ball down during the boys Class 1A finals game against Magdalena at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner/House celebrate their win over Magdalena during the boys Class 1A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Magdalena react after losing to Fort Sumner/House during the boys Class 1A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Logan Longhorns senior Camryn Cantrell (22) attempts to guard the ball from the Fort Sumner players during the 1A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Eight year old Logan Longhorns fan Evan Wood intently watches the game against Fort Sumner 1A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner freshman Sienna Segura (left) and Logan Longhorns senior Camryn Cantrell (right) attempt to gain control of the ball during the 1A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Fort Sumner fan Jayden Ward painted his body in Fort sumner orange and black against Logan Longhorns for the 1A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Fort Summer sing we are the champions after they won the 1A state championship game against Logan Longhorns at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.
Volcano Vista’s Kenyon Aguino (24) and Evan Accilien (3) celebrate after the Hawks defeated Organ Mountain in the Class 5A boys state championship game Saturday at the Pit.
Volcano Vista freshman David Lunn (1) shoots the ball as Organ Mountain senior YehNhi Wilson (12) attempts to block the shot during 5A boys state championship basketball game against Organ Mountain at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Volcano Vista junior Lucas Kern (23) celebrates after the Hawks defeat Organ Mountain and win the 5A boys state championship basketball game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Volcano Vista’s David Lunn (1) shoots over Organ Mountain’s Yeh-Nhi Wilson during the Class 5A boys state championship game Saturday at the Pit.
Volcano Vista freshman David Lunn (1) shoots the ball as Organ Mountain senior YehNhi Wilson (12) attempts to block the shot during 5A boys state championship basketball game against Organ Mountain at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Volcano Vista junior Kenyon Aguino attempts a shot over Organ Mountain seniors YehNhi Wilson, in back, and Brandon Kehres during the 5A boys state championship game Saturday in the Pit. Aguino and Kehres were named to the New Mexico High School Coaches Association Class 5A first team.
Volcano Vista junior Rian Gonzales (12) squeezes through Organ Mountain junior Lenny Washington (5) and senior Yeh-Nhi Wilson (12) during the 5A boys state championship basketball game at The Pit.
Volcano Vista's Rian Gonzales (12) pushes through Organ Mountain junior Lenny Washington (5) and senior YehNhi Wilson (12) during 5A boys state championship basketball game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Organ Mountain cheerleaders perform stunts during halftime during 5A boys state championship basketball game against Valance Vista at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Organ Mountain fans react in the stands at the start of the game during 5A boys state championship basketball game against Volcano Vista at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Organ Mountain fans react in the stands at the start of the game during 5A boys state championship basketball game against Volcano Vista at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Organ Mountain cheerleaders cheer on th team during 5A boys state championship basketball game against Volcano Vista at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Volcano Vista Hudson Brown celebrate their win during the 5A boys state championship basketball game against Organ Mountain at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Volcano Vista Hudson Brown hugs Carlos Sanchez after the Hawks win the 5A boys state championship basketball game against Organ Mountain at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Volcano Vista freshman David Lunn (1) shoots the ball as Organ Mountain senior YehNhi Wilson (12) attempts to block the shot during 5A boys state championship basketball game against Organ Mountain at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Organ Mountain reacts to their loss to Volcano Vista during 5A boys state championship basketball game Saturday at the Pit. Volcano Vista won 47-34, completing a three-peat.
The 5A boys state championship basketball game Volcano Vista and Organ Mountain at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
The 5A boys state championship basketball game between Volcano Vista and Organ Mountain at The Pit on March 16. Volcano Vista won 47-34 to claim its third straight title.
Organ Mountain senior YehNhi Wilson (12) dribbles the ball as Volcano Vista senior David Gutierrez (0) closes in during the 5A boys state championship basketball game against Organ Mountain at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
Volcano Vista’s David Lunn (1) dunks over Organ Mountain defenders during the Class 5A boys state championship game Saturday at the Pit. Volcano Vista won 47-34 to claim its third straight state title.
Volcano Vista cheerleaders during the 5A boys state championship basketball game against Organ Mountain at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.
