Volcano Vista wins 12th consecutive game inside The Pit

The Hawks dominated Las Cruces in nearly every statistical category

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:04am

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The Volcano Vista boys basketball team has won its 12th consecutive game inside Albuquerque's The Pit arena, defeating Las Cruces 54-37 on Wednesday night. Volcano Vista was statistically superior to Las Cruces in nearly every category, dominating in the paint with rebounds and points scored. The Hawks shot an efficient 22-40 from the field and 5-12 from three-point range.

Why it matters

Volcano Vista's continued success at The Pit, a legendary high school basketball venue, demonstrates the team's prowess and ability to perform at the highest level. The Hawks' 12-game winning streak inside The Pit highlights their consistent excellence and status as one of the top programs in New Mexico.

The details

Volcano Vista outperformed Las Cruces in nearly every statistical category, including rebounds and points scored in the paint. The Hawks shot an efficient 22-40 from the field and 5-12 from three-point range to secure the 54-37 victory.

  • The latest win came on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.
  • Volcano Vista has now won 12 consecutive games inside The Pit.

The players

Greg Brown

Volcano Vista head coach who referred to The Pit as his team's second home.

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What they’re saying

“After the game, Volcano Vista head coach Greg Brown referred to the arena as his team's second home.”

— Greg Brown, Volcano Vista head coach (KRQE)

What’s next

The Hawks will now play La Cueva in the semifinals on Thursday at 4:45.

The takeaway

Volcano Vista's continued dominance inside The Pit, one of the most iconic high school basketball venues, solidifies their status as one of the top programs in New Mexico and demonstrates their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.