Rio Rancho’s Defense Sets the Tone in 42-25 Quarterfinal Win Over Los Lunas
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.
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Rams Head to the Final Four
No. 3 Rio Rancho wasted little time asserting control Tuesday morning at The Pit, using defense and transition offense to build an early lead against No. 6 Los Lunas in the 5A quarterfinals. The Rams created separation in the first half and never allowed the Tigers to settle in offensively, while several key players stepped up on both ends of the floor. Read the full recap for how Rio Rancho’s defensive pressure and balanced scoring carried them into the state semifinals.