Kirtland Central is a New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) AAAA school in District 1-4A.

The Kirtland Central girls basketball program has put together one of the most astonishing dynasties in New Mexico high school sports.

The girls program has produced many All-Americans, such as; Colette Hatch (New Mexico State), Cara Priddy (University of Texas), Karina Zapata (Brigham Young) and Karyn Karlin (University of Arkansas).

The girls' program began with making it to the state championship game in 1979 before falling to St. Pius X High School.

The most recent state title occurred in 2024 as the Lady Broncos defeated St. Pius X High School.