District Basketball Tournaments Underway Across New Mexico

State tournament brackets to be announced on Sunday

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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District basketball tournaments are being played out all over the state of New Mexico, leading up to tournament finals on Friday and Saturday. The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) plans to announce the 10 state tournament brackets on Sunday around 4:30 p.m.

Why it matters

The district tournaments are the final step before the highly anticipated state tournaments, which determine the champions in each classification. These games will showcase the top high school basketball talent in the state and set the stage for the state tournament action.

The details

Some key details on the district tournament finals in the Albuquerque metro area include:- The District 1-5A boys final is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at Volcano Vista, while the 1-5A girls final is Friday night in Farmington. - The District 2-5A boys final has been moved from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at La Cueva, and the 2-5A girls final is set for 5 p.m. at Sandia. - The District 5-5A girls final is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at Albuquerque High, while the boys final is Saturday. - Top seeds Highland (6-4A) and Del Norte (6-4A) will host their district finals on Saturday night.

  • The district tournament finals will be played on Friday and Saturday this week.
  • The NMAA plans to announce the 10 state tournament brackets around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 26.

The players

New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA)

The governing body for high school sports in the state of New Mexico.

Amber Ashcraft

Hall of Fame girls soccer coach who recently retired after leading the La Cueva High School team to 10 state championships and over 500 victories in her illustrious career.

Brandon Back

Athletic director at La Cueva High School, who is overseeing the search for a new head girls soccer coach.

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What they’re saying

“Those interested in the position are asked to email athletic director Brandon Back at Back_b@aps.edu.”

— Brandon Back, Athletic Director, La Cueva High School (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The NMAA will announce the 10 state tournament brackets on Sunday, February 26 around 4:30 p.m., setting the stage for the highly anticipated state tournament action.

The takeaway

The district basketball tournaments are the final step before the state tournaments, showcasing the top high school talent in New Mexico and determining who will compete for state championships. With the state bracket announcements coming on Sunday, the excitement is building for the upcoming state tournament action.