The Top Performers In The First Round Of The Metro Tournament!
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With the first round of the APS Metro tournament complete, we take a look at the top performers from each matchup in the opening round from January 4th. Jose Murillo Jose Murillo 6'8" | C Highland | 2022 State NM…
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Continue ReadingWith the first round of the APS Metro tournament complete, we take a look at the top performers from each matchup in the opening round from January 4th.
Jose Murillo Jose Murillo 6'8" | C Highland | 2022 State NM 6’9 Center “Highland” Class of 2022
Jose Murillo Jose Murillo 6'8" | C Highland | 2022 State NM helped lead the #5 Highland Hornets past #12 Cibola this past Tuesday night. They defeated Cibola 50-43 behind Jose’s double-double of 27 points and 13 rebounds. He shot 12/18 from the field and Highland is set to face #4 Cleveland next in the Quarterfinals.
Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM 6’1 Guard “Del Norte” Class of 2023
Del Norte’s star Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM helped lead the Knights to an upset victory vs #6 Sandia this past Tuesday night. In a close 58-51 victory he scored 15 points and directed the offense to help #11 Del Norte pull off an upset on the road. Del Norte will face #3 Atrisco Heritage next in the Quarterfinals Wednesday January 5th.
Josh Tellez Josh Tellez 5'8" | PG Del Norte | 2022 State NM 5’9 Point Guard “Del Norte” Class of 2022
Point Guard Josh Tellez Josh Tellez 5'8" | PG Del Norte | 2022 State NM was a huge factor in #11 Del Norte pulling off an upset victory over Sandia in the first round. He was the teams second leading scorer with 11 points and played excellent defense. He got to the free throw line consistently and helped Del Norte win 58-51 on the road. Del Norte will face #3 Atrisco Heritage next in the Quarterfinals Wednesday January 5th.
Latavious Morris Latavious Morris 5'8" | PG Atrisco Heritage | 2025 State NM 5’6 Point Guard “Atrisco Heritage” Class of 2025
Freshman Latavious Morris Latavious Morris 5'8" | PG Atrisco Heritage | 2025 State NM had a strong impact in the first round vs #14 Manzano. He was the player of the game and scored 18 points to help Atrisco Heritage defeat Manzano 77-41. #3 Atrisco Heritage will face #11 Del Norte next in the Quarterfinals Wednesday January 5th.
Brandon Lagunas 5’10 Guard “West Mesa” Class of 2023
Brandon Lagunas had one of the best performances in the first round in this Metro Tournament. He scored 23 points to help #10 West Mesa upset #7 Valley in the first round. They defeated Valley 47-32. He also shot 11/12 from the free throw line and had the total offensive package this past Tuesday evening. West Mesa will face #2 La Cueva in the Quarterfinals next this Wednesday January 5th.
Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | CG La Cueva | 2023 New E 6’3 Guard “La Cueva” Class of 2023
Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | CG La Cueva | 2023 New E scored the most point in the entire first round of the Metro Tournament. His play helped #2 La Cueva defeat #15 Albuquerque 73-48 to advance to the Quarterfinals this Wednesday January 5th vs #10 West Mesa. He scored 28 points on 8/13 shooting from the field and was 4/5 from three. He also had 6 rebounds in this game.
Daniel Steverson Daniel Steverson 6'2" | SG Cleveland | 2025 #315 Nation NM Point Guard “Cleveland” Class of 2024
Daniel Steverson Daniel Steverson 6'2" | SG Cleveland | 2025 #315 Nation NM helped lead the #4 Cleveland Storm to a first round victory this past Tuesday night. They defeated Hope Christian in a close game 67-61. Daniel scored a team high 22 points in this game. #4 Cleveland will face #5 Highland next in the Quarterfinals this Wednesday January 5th.
Keagan Caton Keagan Caton 6'5" | SF Rio Rancho | 2022 State NM 6’5 Forward “Rio Rancho” Clas of 2022
Keagan Caton Keagan Caton 6'5" | SF Rio Rancho | 2022 State NM led Rio Rancho past the first round of the Metro Basketball tournament this past Tuesday night. He helped #8 Rio Rancho defeat #9 Eldorado 68-56 to advance to the Quarterfinals this Wednesday vs #1 Volcano Vista. He scored a team high 17 points in their win.
Jakwon Hill Jakwon Hill 6'1" | CG Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM 6’0 Shooting Guard “Volcano Vista” CLass of 2022
Jakwon Hill Jakwon Hill 6'1" | CG Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM scored 15 points in the first round of Metro vs #16 Rio Grande. They defeated Rio Grande 95-21 to help the number one seed advance to the Quarterfinals this Wednesday vs #8 Rio Rancho.
Anthony Gonzales Guard “Volcano Vista” Class of 2023
Volcano Vista Guard Anthony Gonzales was the player of the game in the team first round victory vs #16 Rio Grande. He had a nice all around game off the bench scoring 13 points, grabbing 4 rebounds and dishing out 6 assists. His play helped the #1 seeded Volcano Vista Hawks defeat #16 Rio Grande 95-21. They will face #8 Rio Rancho next in the Quarterfinals this Wednesday January 5th.