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Demonettes Advance to 2-5A Quarterfinal with Blowout Win
Santa Fe High girls basketball team cruises past Manzano in district tournament opener
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Santa Fe High Demonettes rolled to a 52-12 victory over the Albuquerque Manzano Monarchs in the opening round of the District 2-5A girls basketball tournament. Despite the lopsided score, Demonettes head coach Nate Morris was not pleased with his team's effort, especially in the first quarter, as he felt they were relying too much on their talent rather than executing their game plan. The third-seeded Demonettes will now host the Albuquerque Eldorado Eagles in the quarterfinal round on Wednesday.
Why it matters
The Demonettes are one of the top teams in the 2-5A district and are expected to make a deep run in the tournament. However, their coach's criticism of their play in the first round suggests the team may need to improve its focus and execution if they want to advance further and potentially win the district championship.
The details
The Demonettes jumped out to a 36-7 halftime lead over the Monarchs and cruised to the 52-12 victory. Despite the lopsided final score, head coach Nate Morris was not pleased with his team's effort, especially in the first quarter, as he felt they were relying too much on their talent rather than executing their game plan.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
- The Demonettes will host the Albuquerque Eldorado Eagles in the quarterfinal round on Wednesday.
The players
Nate Morris
The head coach of the Santa Fe High Demonettes girls basketball team.
What they’re saying
“What he saw was a team relying on talent rather than execution — something that won't work the rest of the district tournament.”
— Nate Morris, Head Coach (santafenewmexican.com)
What’s next
The Demonettes will host the Albuquerque Eldorado Eagles in the quarterfinal round of the District 2-5A tournament on Wednesday.
The takeaway
The Demonettes' dominant victory over the Monarchs showcases their talent, but their coach's criticism suggests the team may need to focus more on execution and game planning if they want to make a deep run in the district tournament and potentially win the championship.
