Top Player Performances from Week 9
Week 9 of New Mexico high school football brought a whirlwind of extraordinary performances. Let's take a look at some of the standout players from this action-packed week:
50 TOP PLAYERS PERFORMANCES
Adrick Deleon (Espanola Valley High School) was the talk of the town with his awe-inspiring performance. He rushed for an incredible 324 yards, scored 5 rushing touchdowns, passed for 46 yards, and added 32 yards receiving, accumulating a jaw-dropping 402 total yards.
Andrew Flakes (Bloomfield) stunned the crowd with a 90-yard receiving touchdown, showcasing his exceptional speed and skill.
Andrew Guzman (St. Pius X) was a defensive force, recording a remarkable 17 total tackles in the win over Valencia, proving himself to be a key player on the field.
Anthony Alacorn (Deming High School) contributed significantly on defense, making 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 interception, and a total of 6 tackles.
Axcel Morales (Highland) was the quarterback to watch, throwing three passing touchdowns in a thrilling victory over Belen.
Brody Whitaker (Albuquerque Academy) was a defensive standout, making 8 total tackles and proving his prowess on the field.
Bryce Sancez (Roswell High School) impressed with 180 rushing yards in a victory over Artesia, showcasing his skill as a running back.
Cameron Dyer (La Cueva High School) delivered a breathtaking performance with 147 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 167 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns, accumulating a total of 314 yards and 6 total touchdowns in a memorable game against West Mesa.
Cayl Cox-Liggins (St. Pius X High School, Class of 2027) had an outstanding game with 6 catches for 129 yards and 1 touchdown, displaying remarkable potential as a young athlete.
Cesar Gonzalez (Lovington High School) proved his worth with 9 receptions for 95 yards and 1 touchdown.
Charles Lopez-Burton (Valley High School) displayed his skill as a running back, rushing for 172 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns in a dominant performance.
Cohen Tomasits (NMMI, Class of 2026) was a force on the ground, rushing for 100 yards in a game against Dexter.
Dalton Logan Lee (Albuquerque Academy) was a standout on defense, recording 10 tackles, 9 of which were solo, and a pass defense in a game with only 104 plays.
Daniel Amaro (Las Cruces, Class of 2026) impressed with 11 carries for 207 yards in a victory over Organ Mountain.
Daniel Valdez (Valley High School) was a defensive powerhouse, making 11 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 sack.
Demarcus Thompson (Lovington High School) had an exceptional game with 11 receptions, 238 yards, and an astonishing 5 touchdowns, tied to school records. He also made 8 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks on the defensive side.
Devin Diaz (Portales High School) showcased his defensive skills with 6 tackles and 1 interception.
Elijah Brody (West Mesa High School) displayed versatility, amassing 279 passing yards, 146 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns against La Cueva.
Elijah Melancon (Eunice High School) was a prolific quarterback, throwing for 243 yards and 5 touchdowns, while also contributing 52 rushing yards.
Francisco Winnikoff (Las Cruces, Class of 2026) was a receiving sensation, making 5 receptions, scoring 3 touchdowns, and accumulating 177 yards in a game against Organ Mountain.
Gavin Chuy (Cobre High School) was the epitome of a workhorse, carrying the ball 32 times for 282 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.
George Rascon (Bloomfield) electrified the crowd with a kickoff return in a game against Kirtland Central.
Harris Mbueha (Cleveland) displayed his running skills with 100 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in a game against Atrisco Heritage.
Isaac Ledezma (Deming High School) was a defensive standout, making 3 solo tackles, 3 assists, and a fumble recovery.
Isaiah Carpenter (St. Pius X High School, Class of 2027) impressed as a quarterback, completing 13 of 17 passes for 230 yards, 2 touchdowns, and adding a rushing touchdown, all without throwing an interception.
Isaiah Pizzaro (Deming High School) had a solid game with 18 carries for 141 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns in a victory over Santa Teresa.
Jackson Blair (Los Alamos High School) was a defensive force, recording 18 tackles, including 2 sacks and 2 tackles for loss.
Jared Almanza (Deming High School) showcased his receiving skills with 6 receptions for 114 yards.
Jesse Seitizinger (Bloomfield) had an all-around performance, scoring 1 rushing touchdown and 1 receiving touchdown in a game against Kirtland Central.
Jonah Villegas (Pojoaque Valley High School, Freshman) displayed his versatility with 4 kick returns for 163 yards, 7 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 pass deflection.
Josh Calhoon (Estancia High School) was a rushing powerhouse, carrying the ball 20 times for an astonishing 330 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Juan Vigil (Valley High School) was a two-way player, making 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 quarterback hurries, and also scoring a receiving touchdown.
Kyle Evenhus (Los Alamos High School) had a remarkable game, throwing for 247 yards and 4 touchdowns, rushing for 48 yards, and adding 1 rushing touchdown.
Kyler Young (Los Alamos High School) was a defensive standout, recording an impressive 21 tackles, including 2 tackles for loss.
Landon Frost (Aztec) was a scoring machine, rushing for two touchdowns in a game against Gallup.
Mason Greathouse (Roswell) turned defense into offense with a 60-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown as a defensive end in a game against Artesia.
Melaki Gutierrez (Los Alamos High School) showcased his receiving skills with 3 receptions for 112 yards and 3 touchdowns, in addition to an interception return for a 105-yard touchdown.
Nathaniel “Moosie” Neel (St. Pius X High School) was a tackling machine, recording 18 total tackles in a game against Valencia.
Nicholas Chavez (Santa Rosa High School) was a versatile player, rushing for 191 yards, scoring 2 rushing touchdowns, and making 11 total tackles.
Paxton Culpepper (Portales High School) was a star quarterback, completing 21 of 27 passes for 345 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also contributed with
Ryan Alfaro (Deming High School) displayed his dual-threat abilities with 10 completions on 20 attempts for 136 passing yards. He also contributed on the ground with 8 carries for 62 yards and scored 2 touchdowns in a victory over Santa Teresa.
Saul Armendariz (Hobbs High School) had a historic game, breaking the Hobbs single-game rushing record previously held by PJ Smith. Saul rushed for a remarkable 345 yards on just 18 carries in a sensational performance against Alamogordo.
Sebastian Acuna (Deming High School) was a defensive force with 8 solo tackles, 1 assist, and a total of 9 tackles, showcasing his impact on the field.
Tazhe Wilson (Valley High School) was an offensive powerhouse, rushing for 131 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns, making a significant impact in his team's victory.
Valente Herrera (Lovington High School) made an impression on the offensive line with a record-breaking 13 pancake blocks. He also contributed on defense with 2 tackles, 1 hurry, and 1 fumble recovery.
Wyatt Gomez (Lovington High School) was a standout quarterback, completing 27 of 47 passes for an impressive 463 yards and throwing 6 touchdowns without any interceptions.
Zane Mayberry (Portales High School) was a dynamic receiver, making 7 receptions for 164 yards and scoring 2 touchdowns, playing a pivotal role in his team's success.
Zeke Villegas (Pojoaque Valley High School) made his presence felt on the defensive end with 12 tackles and 2 forced fumbles. He also contributed to the offense with 2 catches for 35 yards.
Week 9 of New Mexico high school football brought a whirlwind of extraordinary performances. Let's take a look at some of the standout players from this action-packed week:
50 TOP PLAYERS PERFORMANCES
Adrick Deleon (Espanola Valley High School) was the talk of the town with his awe-inspiring performance. He rushed for an incredible 324 yards, scored 5 rushing touchdowns, passed for 46 yards, and added 32 yards receiving, accumulating a jaw-dropping 402 total yards.
Andrew Flakes (Bloomfield) stunned the crowd with a 90-yard receiving touchdown, showcasing his exceptional speed and skill.
Andrew Guzman (St. Pius X) was a defensive force, recording a remarkable 17 total tackles in the win over Valencia, proving himself to be a key player on the field.
Anthony Alacorn (Deming High School) contributed significantly on defense, making 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 interception, and a total of 6 tackles.
Axcel Morales (Highland) was the quarterback to watch, throwing three passing touchdowns in a thrilling victory over Belen.
Brody Whitaker (Albuquerque Academy) was a defensive standout, making 8 total tackles and proving his prowess on the field.
Bryce Sancez (Roswell High School) impressed with 180 rushing yards in a victory over Artesia, showcasing his skill as a running back.
Cameron Dyer (La Cueva High School) delivered a breathtaking performance with 147 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 167 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns, accumulating a total of 314 yards and 6 total touchdowns in a memorable game against West Mesa.
Cayl Cox-Liggins (St. Pius X High School, Class of 2027) had an outstanding game with 6 catches for 129 yards and 1 touchdown, displaying remarkable potential as a young athlete.
Cesar Gonzalez (Lovington High School) proved his worth with 9 receptions for 95 yards and 1 touchdown.
Charles Lopez-Burton (Valley High School) displayed his skill as a running back, rushing for 172 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns in a dominant performance.
Cohen Tomasits (NMMI, Class of 2026) was a force on the ground, rushing for 100 yards in a game against Dexter.
Dalton Logan Lee (Albuquerque Academy) was a standout on defense, recording 10 tackles, 9 of which were solo, and a pass defense in a game with only 104 plays.
Daniel Amaro (Las Cruces, Class of 2026) impressed with 11 carries for 207 yards in a victory over Organ Mountain.
Daniel Valdez (Valley High School) was a defensive powerhouse, making 11 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 1 sack.
Demarcus Thompson (Lovington High School) had an exceptional game with 11 receptions, 238 yards, and an astonishing 5 touchdowns, tied to school records. He also made 8 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks on the defensive side.
Devin Diaz (Portales High School) showcased his defensive skills with 6 tackles and 1 interception.
Elijah Brody (West Mesa High School) displayed versatility, amassing 279 passing yards, 146 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns against La Cueva.
Elijah Melancon (Eunice High School) was a prolific quarterback, throwing for 243 yards and 5 touchdowns, while also contributing 52 rushing yards.
Francisco Winnikoff (Las Cruces, Class of 2026) was a receiving sensation, making 5 receptions, scoring 3 touchdowns, and accumulating 177 yards in a game against Organ Mountain.
Gavin Chuy (Cobre High School) was the epitome of a workhorse, carrying the ball 32 times for 282 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.
George Rascon (Bloomfield) electrified the crowd with a kickoff return in a game against Kirtland Central.
Harris Mbueha (Cleveland) displayed his running skills with 100 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in a game against Atrisco Heritage.
Isaac Ledezma (Deming High School) was a defensive standout, making 3 solo tackles, 3 assists, and a fumble recovery.
Isaiah Carpenter (St. Pius X High School, Class of 2027) impressed as a quarterback, completing 13 of 17 passes for 230 yards, 2 touchdowns, and adding a rushing touchdown, all without throwing an interception.
Isaiah Pizzaro (Deming High School) had a solid game with 18 carries for 141 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns in a victory over Santa Teresa.
Jackson Blair (Los Alamos High School) was a defensive force, recording 18 tackles, including 2 sacks and 2 tackles for loss.
Jared Almanza (Deming High School) showcased his receiving skills with 6 receptions for 114 yards.
Jesse Seitizinger (Bloomfield) had an all-around performance, scoring 1 rushing touchdown and 1 receiving touchdown in a game against Kirtland Central.
Jonah Villegas (Pojoaque Valley High School, Freshman) displayed his versatility with 4 kick returns for 163 yards, 7 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 pass deflection.
Josh Calhoon (Estancia High School) was a rushing powerhouse, carrying the ball 20 times for an astonishing 330 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Juan Vigil (Valley High School) was a two-way player, making 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 quarterback hurries, and also scoring a receiving touchdown.
Kyle Evenhus (Los Alamos High School) had a remarkable game, throwing for 247 yards and 4 touchdowns, rushing for 48 yards, and adding 1 rushing touchdown.
Kyler Young (Los Alamos High School) was a defensive standout, recording an impressive 21 tackles, including 2 tackles for loss.
Landon Frost (Aztec) was a scoring machine, rushing for two touchdowns in a game against Gallup.
Mason Greathouse (Roswell) turned defense into offense with a 60-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown as a defensive end in a game against Artesia.
Melaki Gutierrez (Los Alamos High School) showcased his receiving skills with 3 receptions for 112 yards and 3 touchdowns, in addition to an interception return for a 105-yard touchdown.
Nathaniel “Moosie” Neel (St. Pius X High School) was a tackling machine, recording 18 total tackles in a game against Valencia.
Nicholas Chavez (Santa Rosa High School) was a versatile player, rushing for 191 yards, scoring 2 rushing touchdowns, and making 11 total tackles.
Paxton Culpepper (Portales High School) was a star quarterback, completing 21 of 27 passes for 345 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also contributed with
Ryan Alfaro (Deming High School) displayed his dual-threat abilities with 10 completions on 20 attempts for 136 passing yards. He also contributed on the ground with 8 carries for 62 yards and scored 2 touchdowns in a victory over Santa Teresa.
Saul Armendariz (Hobbs High School) had a historic game, breaking the Hobbs single-game rushing record previously held by PJ Smith. Saul rushed for a remarkable 345 yards on just 18 carries in a sensational performance against Alamogordo.
Sebastian Acuna (Deming High School) was a defensive force with 8 solo tackles, 1 assist, and a total of 9 tackles, showcasing his impact on the field.
Tazhe Wilson (Valley High School) was an offensive powerhouse, rushing for 131 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns, making a significant impact in his team's victory.
Valente Herrera (Lovington High School) made an impression on the offensive line with a record-breaking 13 pancake blocks. He also contributed on defense with 2 tackles, 1 hurry, and 1 fumble recovery.
Wyatt Gomez (Lovington High School) was a standout quarterback, completing 27 of 47 passes for an impressive 463 yards and throwing 6 touchdowns without any interceptions.
Zane Mayberry (Portales High School) was a dynamic receiver, making 7 receptions for 164 yards and scoring 2 touchdowns, playing a pivotal role in his team's success.
Zeke Villegas (Pojoaque Valley High School) made his presence felt on the defensive end with 12 tackles and 2 forced fumbles. He also contributed to the offense with 2 catches for 35 yards.
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