Big Time Hoops

Burges’ Jackson to Nebraska

Rich — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:43:39 +0000

Congrats to El Paso Burges’ Allison Jackson for signing with the University of Nebraska-Omaha, a DI school in Omaha.

The 6′ 0″ forward/post averaged 14.6 PPG, 8.8 RPG and 2 BPG. Jackson helped lead the Mustangs to a 22-12 record her senior year.

After sitting her junior year out due to injury, Jackson proved a little hard work and dedication can get you far.

Good luck, Allison!

2012 Showcase Photos

Rich — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:13:50 +0000

Photos from the 2012 Showcase are now available: http://gallery.richchavez.com/bigtimehoops

I apologize for not catching every game. If you need any shots of specific players over the summer or season, let me know!

Carr in as MVCS head coach

Rich — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:07:44 +0000

Mesilla Valley Christian Schools has announced Brenda Carr as head coach of the girls basketball team.

Her background on the court is impressive, with credits as a collegiate All-American and an extensive professional career in Europe playing international hoops.

Carr inherits a program that’s had it’s fair share of challenges, including some difficulty in keeping a coach for a number of years. As faculty at MVCS, her hiring is a logical choice that will bring some much needed consistency to the girls program.

Bulldawg Basketball Camp

Rich — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:47:56 +0000

Las Cruces High School will be hosting its 7th annual Skills and Drills Basketball Camp, for both boys and girls, in two session at the end of May.

Both session with be May 29th – June 1st, at the LCSH gym.

Session I, for grades 3rd – 8th, will be from 8:30 am – 12:00 noon. Session II, for grades 5th – 8th will be from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

For more information, download the brochure, or visit the Lady Bulldawgs web page at www.ladybulldawgs.com.

Walker Scholar Athlete Award winner

Rich — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:24:18 +0000

Congrats Shelby; all the hard work has payed off!

The New Mexico Athletic Directors Association, interscholastic athletic directors in the state of New Mexico, is proud to announce the 2012 NMADA Male and Female Scholar Athlete Award Winners.

2012 NMADA Female Scholar Athlete – Shelby Walker, Des Moines High School, nominated by Deanna Walker, Des Moines High School Athletic Director. Shelby earned a total of 13 varsity letters in volleyball, basketball, and track during her career at DMHS. She is a member of the all state first team in both volleyball and basketball, and was also selected for the NMHSCA North – South All Star Volleyball Match. She has excelled in academics as well with a very strong GPA, rank in class, and ACT scores. Her academic program included college prep and dual credit college course work as well as Voc/Ag. In the summers, Shelby gets plenty “hands on” experience in the ranching business, especially building and repairing fences. Shelby has signed to play volleyball at Trinidad Junior College where she intends to complete a science degree in preparation for transfer to a 4 year school for a B.S. and ultimately Veterinary School.