Shiprock Lady Chieftains Earn State Tournament Opportunity
Interview with Coach McCaskill Bracket Correction Moves Shiprock to #11 Seed The postseason just got a little more exciting for the Shiprock Chieftains. When the Class 4A state tournament brackets were initially released, Shiprock appeared as the #14 seed. But after the New Mexico Activities Association reviewed the bracket, a correction
Navajo Prep Boys Earn #4 Seed in First Year Under Coach Garrison
Interview with Coach Garrison Eagles Host Hot Springs in State Tournament Opener A new era for the Navajo Preparatory School Eagles has quickly turned into a successful one. In his first season leading the program, head coach Coach Garrison has guided the Eagles to the #4 seed in the Class 3A State Tournament, earning the […]
Navajo Prep Enters State Tournament With Championship Pedigree
Interview with Coach Rainy Crisp Rainy Crisp Chasing Sixth Title, Third Straight for Lady Eagles For the Navajo Preparatory School Eagles, March is familiar territory. The Lady Eagles enter the Class 3A State Tournament as the No. 1 seed — and with it comes expectation. Navajo Prep isn’t just chasing another win. They’re chasing his
Bloomfield Bobcats Head to Artesia for State Tournament Opener
Interview with Coach Richardson The season continues for the Bloomfield Bobcats. Bloomfield earned the #15 seed in the Class 4A State Tournament and will travel to face #2 Artesia in the opening round. The Bulldogs enter as defending state champions, making it one of the toughest road tests in the bracket. But for head coach […]
Lady Panthers Embrace Underdog Role in State Tournament Showdown at Hobbs
Interview with coach Joe Reed Young Piedra Vista Team Gains Valuable Experience on the Road The postseason road doesn’t get much tougher than this. The Piedra Vista Panthers enter the Class 5A State Tournament as the #16 seed and will travel across the state to face top-seeded Hobbs Lady Eagles at the always-intimidating Tasker Arena. [
ExpectationsNewcomb Skyhawks Earn No. 7 Seed, Carry Community Pride into State Tournament
In a place like Newcomb, a state tournament berth isn’t just about basketball. It’s about community. The Newcomb Lady Skyhawks have earned the No. 7 seed in this year’s 2026 New Mexico State Tournament, a milestone that reflects months of hard work, growth, and resilience. For a small, tight-knit community in northwest New Mexico, t
Kirtland Central Enters State Tournament With Familiar Expectations
Lady Broncos Open Title Pursuit Friday Night The calendar has flipped to March, and once again the Kirtland Central Broncos find themselves exactly where they expect to be — at the top of the bracket. Kirtland Central enters the Class 4A State Tournament as the #1 seed, opening play Friday night at home against #16 […]
SCORPIONS DOMINATE RIO RANCHO 74-61, TIE FOR FIRST IN DISTRICT
Story by Walter Dorman Photos by W. Dean Howard Photography FARMINGTON, NM – The Farmington Scorpions turned a heartbreaking one-point road loss into a statement home victory Thursday night, defeating the Rio Rancho Rams 74-61 at Scorpion Arena in a battle of the top two teams in 5A girls basketball. The win moves Farmington into [&hell
Vista Holds Off Farmington Rally in 61–55 District Battle at Scorpion Arena
Story by Walter Dorman Photo by Charles Cook 505dustdevil Photography FARMINGTON — Farmington High School erased a double-digit deficit and took a late lead, but Volcano Vista closed the game with clutch shooting and free throws to escape Scorpion Arena with a 61–55 district victory Wednesday night. The loss drops the Scorpions to 1â€
Built for November: Inside the Minds of Bloomfield’s Playmakers
Join us for an exclusive sit-down interview with three of the Bloomfield Bobcats’ biggest playmakers — quarterback Manuel, running back and defensive back Peyton Duncan, and standout wide receiver and linebacker Caleb. Fresh off a dominant 9–1 season and the #1 playoff seed, these leaders break down their journey, their mindset duri
