Gallup defeats Kirtland Central to win the girls 4A title: Photos

Gallup’s Alysha Slinkey, left, and Mykeia Vicenti hoist the girls 4A state championship trophy after the Bengals beat Kirtland Central on Friday in the Pit.

Gallup players celebrate after beating Kirtland Central to win the girls 4A state championship on Friday in the Pit.

Gallup’s Rylie Whitehair goes up for a shot against Kirtland Central during the girls 4A championship on Friday in the Pit.

Kirtland Central fan Liala Tahe of Kirtland is hoisted in to the air by her father Andre Tahe before Kirtland Central Broncos game against Gallup during the girls 4A championships at The Pit in Albuquerque on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Kirtland Central’s Haylee Nocki, left, chases down the lose ball against Gallup’s Rylie Whitehair, top and Natalie Dixon during the girls 4A championships at The Pit in Albuquerque on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Gallup fans cheer on their team during the girls 4A championship game against Kirtland Central on Friday in the Pit.

Gallup’s Kayden Tsosie attempts a shot over Kirtland Central’s Krista Tsingine-Yazzie during the girls 4A championships at The Pit in Albuquerque on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Kirtland Central’s Taiyana Beleen, left, and Kaydance Yazzie celebrates after their teammate makes a 3-pointer against Gallup girls 4A championships at The Pit in Albuquerque on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Kirtland Central’s Krista Tsingine-Yazzie looks searches for an open player while defended by Gallup’s Rylie Whitehair during the girls 4A championships at The Pit in Albuquerque on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Kirtland Central’s Kaylyn Cadman attempts to pass the ball while defended by Gallup’s Natalie Dixon, left, and Mykeia Vicenti during the girls 4A championships at The Pit in Albuquerque on Friday, March 14, 2025.

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Published March 14, 2025 - 8:53 p.m. Modified March 14, 2025 - 10:20 p.m.

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