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No. 1 Kirtland Central’s Pressure Defense Powers Broncos Past Hope Christian 61–38

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Welcome to the NMAA 2026 New Mexico High School Girls Basketball State Tournament coverage on NMPreps.com.

Top-seeded Kirtland Central used relentless defensive pressure and a dominant second half to defeat Hope Christian 61–38 Thursday in the Class 4A girls semifinal at The PIT, earning a trip to the state championship game.

Read the full game recap here.