Nm high school basketball state tournament

Sun-News reports Published 3:56 PM EST Feb 6, 2019 LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico State football team added 10 student-athletes to its 2019-20 roster on national signing day. Of the 10 new Aggies, seven are soon-to-be high school graduates and the remaining three are from the college and junior college ranks. The Aggies signed 15 players during the early signing period in December to fill a 25-player recruiting class. There were 11 offensive players signed and 14 defensive players. There were 13 high school players and 10 junior college players.  Nine of NM State's signees were rated as three-star players, per 247Sports.com.  “First of all I would like to thank our coaching staff for all their hard work and sacrifice to put this class together," head coach Doug Martin said in a press release. "Also our A.D. Mario Moccia and Assistant A.D. Braun Cartwright who showed up every weekend to meet our recruits & their families on their official visits. We feel that … [Read more...] about NM State inks 10 players in regular signing period

Mark Rudi Las Cruces Sun-News Published 6:02 PM EST Dec 7, 2018 LAS CRUCES - Chris Jans has always talked about the opportunity when playing Power 5 schools or big-name programs since he arrived at New Mexico State. Playing the No. 2 team in the country and a college basketball blue blood on Saturday night on national television, the opportunity doesn't get much bigger than that for a regular season. There's no question the Aggies will be a heavy underdog in Kansas City, Missouri, Saturday night and have their hands full with the Jayhawks, but it's a great stage for NM State to be on. More: Jans: New Mexico State handling pregame scuffle with UNM internally New Mexico State big men improving as Aggies get healthy "It's going to be awesome until they tip the ball and then we're going to have our hands full," NM State coach Chris Jans said. "It's a great stage for us, Saturday night at 7:30 (Central) on ESPN2. Unless they're playing a game, most people, when you play a … [Read more...] about New Mexico State faces No. 2 Kansas in nationally televised matchup

Derek Gonzales For the Sun-News Published 1:42 PM EST Nov 19, 2018 LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico State women’s basketball team entered the 2018 season with a bit of uncertainty surrounding the point guard position. Having lost two-year starter Zaire Williams to graduation, there was a question mark as to who would fill the role of running head coach Brooke Atkinson’s offense.  Through just three games in the young season, it appears that junior-college transfer Rodrea Echols is the one that has been tasked with assuming the reigns left behind by Williams for the Aggies. Three inches taller than her predecessor at the position, Echols has added length to the Aggies’ backcourt but still brings the same type of pass-first mentality that has made NM State’s offense among the WAC’s best the last few years.   Combined with a defensive tenacity and upbeat demeanor, Echols has been one of the reasons NM … [Read more...] about Echols provides stability at point guard for NMSU women’s basketball

Sun-News Report Published 12:18 AM EST Nov 10, 2018 The Mayfield boys soccer team fell short in its bid for a first ever state championship.  No. 2 Cleveland beat Mayfield 1-0 in double overtime. Mayfield finished 16-6-1 on the season. The No. 6 seeded Trojans advanced to the final with wins over Gadsden, La Cueva and Volcano Vista. Cleveland High's Jairo Barreras broke the scoreless tie with a penalty kick in the second overtime. Las Cruces, Centennial to play for district volleyball title LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces High and Centennial will play for the District 3-5A volleyball tournament championship on Saturday. The match is set for a 2 p.m. first serve at Las Cruces High School. It will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. The Bulldawgs have swept the Hawks in the three previous meetings this season. Las Cruces beat Mayfield 3-1 (25-19, 25-6, 21-25, 25-14) in the semifinals Thursday night. Christina Aguayo had 18 kills, Jocelyn Massey … [Read more...] about Mayfield boys fall in 5A state title game

Mark Rudi Las Cruces Sun-News Published 6:34 PM EDT Nov 3, 2018 LAS CRUCES - At 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds, Clayton Henry gives New Mexico State a bigger player on the wing.  Henry has a had a solid preseason, with good shooting and defense. And with his size, the Aggies are counting on Henry, a junior college transfer, to take over the three position as NM State opens the 2018-19 season on Tuesday night against North Dakota State at the Pan American Center. "Our hope is that he can take a stranglehold on that position and be productive so that we don't have to play so small and have three guards out on the court," NM State coach Chris Jans said. "We would like to have him out there as much as possible at the three because of his ability to shoot the basketball, stretch the defense and be a pretty good defender with some pretty good size. He is a key for us and so far, he's played well."  More: Jans doesn't foresee starting the same lineup a lot early … [Read more...] about NM State hoping Clayton Henry takes stranglehold on wing position