No. 4 Hope Christian Advances With 48-35 Quarterfinal Win
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. Follow along here for continuing coverage as teams battle for a spot in the state championship games.
Hope Christian Moves to Semifinals, 48-35
(ALBUQUERQUE, NM – THE PIT) No. 4 Hope Christian leaned on its defense and interior presence to pull away from No. 5 Valencia on Tuesday morning at The Pit, advancing to the 4A State Semifinals with a 48-35 win. After a tight first half, the Huskies used a decisive third-quarter run to create separation while controlling the paint and forcing key turnovers. Valencia stayed within striking distance behind the outside shooting of …