No. 6 Sandia has advanced to the 5A semis with Volcano Vista, Cleveland and La Cueva, setting up a four-teamer showdown. Sandia's victory over No. 3 Rio Rancho was a minor upset as three players, George Smith, Gad Harris and Malachi Knox, who had not been together since the offseason provided crucial baskets in the final two minutes of the game. The team's overall performance was praised by coach Danny Brown for showing "toughness and resiliency." The 16-team Class 5A boys basketball bracket is now being divided into a mini four-team team.