Dynamic Duos in NM: Class 4A Continued!
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Additional pairs of teammates from the 4A class, that are slated to put together impressive campaigns for the 2022-23 season or have already solidified themselves. This is the third overall segment of the “Dynamic Duos” column. * See bottom of…
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Continue ReadingAdditional pairs of teammates from the 4A class, that are slated to put together impressive campaigns for the 2022-23 season or have already solidified themselves.
This is the third overall segment of the “Dynamic Duos” column. * See bottom of page for links to first two articles *
Bernalillo HS – Bernalillo, NM
Duo of O’Hara & Valdez
First up, a pair of returning teammates that were key pieces on a Bernalillo team that finished 2nd in the 4A State Tournament in 21-22. Gabby O’Hara Gabby O’Hara 5'5" | SF Bernalillo | 2023 State NM & Leah Valdez Leah Valdez SG Bernalillo | 2024 State NM – They each scored 330+ points this past season and will have to do so once more in 22-23, in order to get back to the playoffs. O’Hara was also a 4A All-State: 2nd Team Selection (21-22) thanks to her all around game & Valdez was a 3pt specialist who eclipsed 60+ three pointers (66).
PTS | PPG | RPG | SPG | |
O’Hara | 331 | 11.0 | 8.6 | 2.4 |
Valdez | 344 | 11.5 | — | 1.6 |
Bloomfield HS – Bloomfield, NM
Duo of Johnson & Quintana
An encouraging pair of teammates who now enter the territory of being upperclassman tasked with leading their respective club. Danielle Johnson Danielle Johnson 5'8" | PF Bloomfield | 2024 State NM & Aliyah Quintana of the Lady Bobcats, will both be Juniors for the 2022-23 season and help bring stability to a Bloomfield team that lost five seniors to graduation in 21-22.
GP | PTS | PPG | RPG | |
Johnson | 26 | 282 | 10.8 | — |
Quintana | 26 | 219 | 8.4 | 5.4 |
Gallup HS – Gallup, NM
Duo of Morris & Whitehair
Gallup High School finished 25-5 last season and had three players make the All-State Teams in 21-22 (1st or 2nd Team). All three have now graduated, clearing the way for the Bengals’ next tandem. Now Senior, Daliyah Morris Daliyah Morris 5'7" | SF Gallup | 2023 State NM & Sophomore, Rylie Whitehair Rylie Whitehair 6'2" | C Gallup | 2025 State NM . Together they will run the 4 and 5 positions and it should be intriguing to watch unfold as their style of play differs from one another. Morris is an athletic wing with a very quick first step, who plays much bigger than she is. Rylie Whitehair Rylie Whitehair 6'2" | C Gallup | 2025 State NM , is a 6’1” Center that has excellent footwork and touch.
Valencia HS – Los Lunas, NM
Duo of Malizia & Montoya
Azalia Malizia Azalia Malizia 5'4" | PG Valencia | 2024 State NM & Jadyn Montoya Jadyn Montoya SG Valencia | 2025 State NM are arguably one of the best starting back courts in the State of New Mexico, and it should remain that way for a two year period (this year and next). Interchangeable players that are both quick and competitive. Can score on the offensive end and competitive on defense!
PTS | PPG | 3PM | |
Azalia Malizia Azalia Malizia 5'4" | PG Valencia | 2024 State NM | 248 | 9.2 | 37 |
Jadyn Montoya Jadyn Montoya SG Valencia | 2025 State NM | 300 | 10.3 | 26 |