Volcano Vista vs Farmington

·1 hr 24 min·5 clips

Farmington storms back from 22 down to make it a 7-point game with a series of deep three-pointers.

The episode is a live play-by-play broadcast of the NMAA 5A girls' basketball state semifinal game at The Pit in Albuquerque. Host Adam Diehl sets the stage with Volcano Vista entering undefeated at 27-0 as defending champions, while Farmington holds an 18-2 record. The broadcast details the starting lineups, highlighting Volcano Vista's experienced core including Natalia Chavez, whose half-court buzzer-beater to win the previous year's championship was up for an ESPY. The game begins with a slow start, but Volcano Vista gradually builds a lead, going up 24-11 in the second quarter behind three-pointers from Natalia Chavez and Jalen Bates. Farmington stays within reach, trailing 38-20 at halftime. In the third quarter, Volcano Vista extends its lead to 22 points. However, Farmington mounts a furious comeback in the fourth quarter, hitting a series of deep three-pointers, primarily from the Antaloo sisters, to cut the deficit to 7 points with over 4 minutes remaining. The crowd rallies behind the underdog Scorpions. Volcano Vista responds with key defensive stops, rebounds from T.T. Hill, and free throws to regain control. The final score is 67-55, sending Volcano Vista to the state championship game against Hobbs. The broadcast includes frequent advertisements and public service announcements interspersed throughout the game coverage.

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A broad tournament frame gives extra bite to Volcano Vista's late defensive seal in a 67-55 semifinal win.

Sports Primo frames a 5A semifinal around pressure, position, and the weight of a tournament night. Undefeated Volcano Vista has Hobbs waiting in the championship, while Farmington enters at 18-2 with losses to La Cueva and rival Piedro Vista keeping its record in perspective.

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You get unbeaten Volcano Vista in a 5A state semifinal, Farmington still within 12 with 22 seconds left, and Hobbs already waiting in the championship game.

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