Sandia defeats Hobbs during girls 5A state finals: Photos

Sandia's Sydney Benally (24) holds up the girls 5A state title trophy after the championship game against Hobbs on Saturday in the Pit.

Sandia’s Kaiyah Benally (25) drives between Hobbs’ Kyndle Cunningham, left, and Brynn Hargrove during the girls Class 5A state championship game on Saturday in the Pit.

Sisters Sydney Benally (24) and Kaiyah Benally (25) and their Sandia teammates react as the team is presented the state title trophy after being Hobbs in the girls 5A state basketball championship Saturday in the Pit. Sandia won 47-38.

Hobbs' Kyndle Cunningham (22) battles for the ball during the girls 5A state basketball championship finals game against Sandia at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Sandia won 47-38.

Sandia's Kaiyah Benally (25) looks to pass the ball as Hobbs' Kacelynn Muniez (33) closes in during the girls 5A state basketball championship finals game at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Sandia won 47-38.

Sandia's Sydney Benally (24) attempts to block Hobbs' Bhret Clay (14) during the girls 5A state basketball championship finals game at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Sandia won 47-38.

Sandia’s Sydney Benally, left, hugs her sister Kaiyah Benally after the Matadors beat Hobbs to win the girls Class 5A state championship on March 15 in the Pit.

Sandia's Hope Giddings (13) hugs Sydney Benally (24) as they celebrate their victory over Hobbs during the girls 5A state basketball championship finals game at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Sandia won 47-38.

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Published March 15, 2025 - 3:23 p.m. Modified March 15, 2025 - 5:03 p.m.

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