Albuquerque High Advances, Ends Sandia Reign
Welcome to the NMAA 2026 New Mexico High School Girls Basketball State Tournament coverage on NMPreps.com. Throughout the tournament, NMPreps will provide game recaps shortly after the final buzzer, key moments, and standout performances from across the state.
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No. 4 Albuquerque High ended the reign of two-time defending state champion Sandia on Tuesday afternoon at The Pit, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 38-22 victory in the 5A quarterfinals. In a defensive battle through three quarters, the Bulldogs used a late surge behind….