High school basketball got going big time, with many teams diving into the season in tournaments. Mesa Vista made some big waves with an impressive showing in the Cameron Martinez Memorial Invitational at Española Valley High School.
Boys
Dec. 2
East Mountain 58, McCurdy 23
A rough first quarter doomed the visiting Bobcats (1-1) as they fell behind 23-6 and could not rally to get back in the game against the Timberwolves.
Gallup 52, Pojoaque Valley 45
Albuquerque Academy 51, Española Valley 45
Dulce 47, Cuba 44
Dec. 4
Bosque 63, Española Valley 43
It was a tight game through halftime in the opening round of the Martinez Invitational, with the host Sundevils (1-4) trailing just 31-29 at the break. But the Bobcats held a 32-14 advantage in the second half as Josiah Wilson finished with 21 points and Luca Kalishman had 15.
Academy for Technology and The Classics 58, Coronado 51
The host Leopards (1-3) trailed just 26-23 at halftime, but the Phoenix were able to hang on Mikey Mora and Jaxen Peinado each scored 17.
Farmington 64, Pojoaque Valley 24
Dulce 79, Tse’ Yi’ Gai 11
Dec. 5
Mesa Vista 55, Española Valley 41
After trailing 26-23 at halftime, the Trojans (2-0) came roaring back in the second half as Andres Valdez scored 12 of 16 points after the break in the second round of the Martinez Invitational. Santiago Martinez scored 19 points for Mesa Verde, including four 3-pointers. Aaron Quintana had 13 points for the Sundevils (1-5) and Isaiah Chavez added 12 on four first-half 3-pointers.
Highland 66, Pojoaque Valley 53
A rugged third quarter in which they were outscored 19-6 thwarted the Elks’ (0-4) efforts to overcome a 30-25 halftime deficit to the Hornets in the second round of the Martinez Invitational.
Dulce 73 Shiprock 69
A 12-point run at the start of the third quarter sparked a big comeback for the Hawks (3-0), and a 3-pointer from Jamien Vicenti Jr. marked their first lead of the second half after trailing 36-28 at halftime 60-47 late in the third quarter of the Chieftain Tournament.
Dec. 6
Mesa Vista 68, Bosque 60
Despite missing big man Jordan Gallegos, the Trojans (4-0) unofficially claimed the Martinez Invitational championship by sweeping their three games, with Santiago Martinez putting up 25 and Andres Valdez added 23 against the Bobcats.
Hobbs 75, Española Valley 42
The host Sundevils (1-6) fell behind 23-9 in the first quarter, then trailed 44-18 at halftime in the finale of the Martinez Invitational.
Pecos 62, McCurdy 28
The host Bobcats (1-2) fell behind 22-5 in the first quarter and despite a bit of a rally before halftime, the Panthers used a big third quarter to put the game away.
Dulce 45, Wingate 47
The Hawks (3-1) led 40-38 mid-way through the fourth quarter Daymian Hammond’s bucket, but the Bears rallied down the stretch to take the championship of the Chieftain Tournament.
Pojoaque Valley 76, Cottonwood Classical 45
Coronado 41, Monte del Sol 31
Girls
Dec. 2
Dulce 55, Monte del Sol 11
Pojoaque Valley 56, Capital 20
The Elkettes (12-0) turned in a stifling defensive effort, not allowing a single Lady Jaguars player to score more than three points.
McCurdy 51, East Mountain 37
Rehoboth Christian 49, Coronado 17
Dec. 4
Mesa Vista 60, West Las Vegas 34
Aaliyah Boies scored 23 points with nine steals and Aubrey Maestas added 16 points, while Valery Martinez grabbed 12 rebounds and had six steals to lead the Lady Trojans (2-0) past the Lady Dons in the opening round of the Martinez Invitational.
Española Valley 53, Escalante 38
Rio Rancho 52, Pojoaque Valley 9
Dec. 5
Mesa Vista 45, Española Valley 33
Aaliyah Boies stuffed the stat box with 15 points, six steals, five rebounds and four assists for the Lady Trojans (3-0) and Isabella Gallegos added 13 points while Jordyn Serrano grabbed 16 rebounds to hold off the host Lady Sundevils (1-2) in the second round of the Cameron Martinez Invitational.
Pojoaque Valley 46, Showlow 20
West Las Vegas 44, Escalante 29
Dec. 6
Coronado 53, Monte del Sol 21
The host Lady Leopards (2-1) tossed a first quarter shutout in jumping out to a 22-0 lead and then coasted to the win over the Lady Dragons.
Española Valley 35, West Las Vegas 3
Ganado (Ariz.) 53, Pojoaque Valley 42