Gettin’ in Jade Michaelsen’s face
In its weekly “Face-to-Face” feature, the Albuquerque Journal features the prolific setter. Check out page D-2. Subscription is required.
OK – I missed it
As reader “Mike” pointed out, I missed a huge win by Las Cruces over Rio Rancho in four sets. I saw a few of the Cruces players on Sunday, and not a word was said about it. Sorry about that.
Games to Watch
Rio Rancho vs Cibola
The big question for Rio Rancho: what will their state of mind be with two straight losses to New Mexico-based teams be? Has that ever happened? Cibola looks to be on the rise, taking powerhouse Cleveland to four sets last week. Coach Manzanares’ biggest task will be getting his team in the right mindset for this match.
Eldo vs La Cueva
Back at full strength, La Cueva will have to deal with a team that is known for it’s “comeback-ability”. Is if the chemistry between La Cueva’s Warren and setter Torr at 100%? I have a funny feeling it is. One thing for sure, Warren’s return should make life for Sydney Kemper much more comfortable.
Eldorado has the home court advantage tonight, but hasn’t seen a whole lot of challenges lately. Setter Michelle Skinner has alot of options, including Taylor Small and Kayla Dobson. Look for this to be a great battle at the net.
Tonight’s Games
| 4:00 AM | Raton High School vs. Robertson High School |
| 4:00 AM | Moriarty High School vs. St. Pius X High School |
| 4:00 AM | Santa Rosa High School vs. Tucumcari High School |
| 4:30 AM | Grady High School vs. San Jon High School |
| 4:30 AM | Texico @ Tatum High School |
| 6:30 AM | Hobbs High School vs. Clovis High School |
| 6:30 AM | Belen High School vs. Valencia High School |
| 7:00 AM | Portales vs Lovington |
| 8:01 AM | Crownpoint High School vs. Tohatchi High School |
| 10:26 AM | Pojoaque Valley High School vs. Sandia Prep High School |
| 11:08 AM | St Pius vs Del Norte HS |
| 11:56 AM | Albuquerque High v. West Mesa High |
| 12:14 PM | Albuquerque High v. West Mesa |
| 1:18 PM | Albuquerque High v. West Mesa High |
| 4:00 PM | Farmington High School vs. Kirtland Central High School |
| 4:00 PM | Santa Fe Indian School vs. Hope Christian High School |
| 4:00 PM | Silver High School vs. Socorro High School |
| 4:00 PM | Zuni High School vs. Shiprock High School |
| 4:00 PM | Thoreau High School vs. Wingate High School |
| 4:30 PM | Texico High School vs. Tatum High School |
| 4:30 PM | Farmington High School vs. Kirtland Central High School |
| 4:30 PM | Cibola High School vs. Rio Rancho High School |
| 5:00 PM | Fort Sumner High School vs. Estancia High School |
| 5:00 PM | Lordsburg High School vs. Mesilla Valley Christian School |
| 5:00 PM | Pine Hill vs. Ramah High School (girls Volleyball) |
| 5:00 PM | Hondo |
| 5:00 PM | NM School for the Deaf vs. Victory Christian School |
| 5:30 PM | Cibola High School vs. Rio Rancho High School |
| 5:30 PM | Sandia JV vs. Manzano |
| 5:34 PM | Kirtland Central High School vs. Farmington High School |
| 6:00 PM | Navajo Prep High School vs. Newcomb High School |
| 6:00 PM | Deming High School vs. Santa Teresa High School |
| 6:00 PM | Lake Arthur High School vs. Valley Christian Academy |
| 6:00 PM | Cibola High School vs. Rio Rancho High School |
| 6:00 PM | Roy High School vs. Clovis Christian School |
| 6:30 PM | Los Lunas High School vs. Miyamura High School |
| 6:30 PM | Mesilla Valley Christian School vs. Lordsburg High School |
| 6:30 PM | Cleveland vs. Volcano Vista |
| 6:30 PM | Sandia vs. Manzano |
| 6:30 PM | Eldorado High School vs. La Cueva High School |
| 6:30 PM | Gallup High School vs. Grants High School |
| 6:30 PM | Albuquerque Academy vs. Atrisco Heritage Academy |
| 6:30 PM | Eunice High School vs. Dexter High School |
| 7:00 PM | Artesia High School vs. Roswell High School |
| 7:00 PM | Las Cruces High School vs. Alamogordo High School |
| 9:26 PM | Piedra Vista High School vs. Bloomfield High School |
| 9:43 PM | Jemez Valley |
Of course Julia and Brandi’s chemistry isn’t off. They’ve played together enough to not let a little suspension knock them off, plus Julia has to be one of the best if not the best hitter in the state. Michelle is a great setter, but I hear she isn’t setting, but hitting, just a side note.
Rio Rancho will beat Cibola. Cibola has some talented girls, especially in Stephanie Wilson, but they aren’t quite there yet. Remember they have a new coach this year, and Yun is doing great things with them.