New Mexico High School Football Rankings: Week 4 (September 9)

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NMPreps Week 4 Team Rankings: Key Movements, Trends, and Surprises

As we enter Week 4 of the 2024 New Mexico high school football season, the latest NMPreps rankings showcase significant movement among teams across the state. With results from Week 3 shaking up the standings, several teams made impressive leaps, while others saw their rankings slip after tough losses. Here's a closer look at the trends and the teams that made the biggest impact this past week.

Top 5: Stability Among the Elite​

At the very top of the rankings, La Cueva continues to hold firm at No. 1. The Bears were idle last week before hitting a district stride. Centennial (3-0) remains hot on their heels at No. 2 after another strong win, 70-39 over 5A power Artesia, while Cleveland stays at No. 3 with a rebound win over Clovis, 54-0 in week three.

Volcano Vista jumps up one spot to No. 4, swapping places with Rio Rancho after a convincing 28-6 win over Sandia. Rounding out the top five is Las Cruces, who also climbed one spot to No. 5 following a big 34-21 victory over Rio Rancho.

Biggest Movers: The Climbers​

Several teams saw substantial gains in the Week 4 rankings. Leading the charge is Taos in 4A, which soared 15 spots from No. 51 to No. 36 after a solid 30-16 victory over Highland. Another notable riser is Los Lunas in 6A, climbing three spots from No. 18 to No. 15 after a strong 37-28 win over Farmington. Lovington in 5A also continues their upward trend, moving from No. 10 to No. 9 after a thrilling 47-44 victory over Carlsbad.

In the lower classifications, Pojoaque Valley (3A) inched up from No. 55 to No. 51, thanks to their nail-biting 14-13 win over Los Alamos. Meanwhile, McCurdy made a small but meaningful leap from No. 76 to No. 73 with their 50-42 win over Tucumcari.

Falling Teams: Tough Losses Lead to Drops​

On the other end of the spectrum, Clovis experienced the most significant drop, falling from No. 20 to No. 34 following a 54-0 blowout loss to Cleveland. Farmington also slid from No. 9 to No. 16 after their defeat at the hands of Los Lunas. Despite their early promise, Farmignton now face an uphill battle to regain momentum.

Santa Teresa had a challenging week as well, dropping from No. 40 to No. 66 after a surprising 26-7 loss to Chaparral. The season is still young, but their district schedule is brutal.

Unbeaten Teams: Making a Statement​

Several teams across various classes remain unbeaten heading into Week 4, including Centennial, Roswell, Lovington, Deming, and Eunice. Roswell continues to assert dominance in 5A, holding steady at No. 7 after a thrilling 37-35 overtime win over Hobbs.

Among the smaller schools, Bloomfield (4A) is proving their worth, rising to No. 14 after a 55-0 demolition of Miyamura. Bernalillo also maintains its undefeated streak, moving up two spots to No. 27 after a comfortable 3-0 start.

Trend Watch: Teams to Keep an Eye On​

Deming (No. 10) on the rise and continue to show consistency. Off to a 3-0 start and have the potential to shake up the top 10 as the season progresses.

In 2A, Legacy Academy and Newcomb are making waves, with Legacy moving up to No. 61 and Newcomb reaching No. 77. Both schools have started 3-0 and are poised to challenge for higher rankings in the coming weeks.

Looking Ahead: Week 4 Showdowns​

Week 4 features some exciting matchups that could further shift the rankings. The game between Lovington and Roswell will have major implications for the 5A rankings as two undefeated teams go head-to-head.

As always, NMPreps will track every game and provide comprehensive coverage as the season unfolds. Be sure to check back for the latest updates and in-depth analysis as the race for the state championship heats up.

CLASSIFICATION RANKINGS - WEEK 4

6A FOOTBALL

1. La Cueva 2-0
2. Centennial 3-0
3. Cleveland 2-1
4. Volcano Vista 2-1
5. Las Cruces 2-1
6. Rio Rancho 2-1
7. West Mesa 2-0
8. Hobbs 1-2
9. Eldorado 2-0
10. Los Lunas 1-1
11. Farmington 2-1
12. Piedra Vista 1-2
13. Sandia 1-2
14. Carlsbad 1-2
15. Atrisco Heritage 1-2
16. Cibola 1-2
17. Albuquerque 2-1
18. Alamogordo 0-3
19. Santa Fe 2-1
20. Clovis 0-3
21. Organ Mountain 0-3

5A FOOTBALL

1. Roswell 2-0
2. Lovington 3-0
3. Deming 3-0
4. Artesia 1-2
5. Mayfield 1-2
6. Goddard 1-2
7. Gadsden 3-0
8. Valley 0-3
9. Highland 1-2
10. Belen 0-2
11. Capital 0-3
12. Los Alamos 0-3
13. Miyamura 1-2
14. Rio Grande 0-2
15. Santa Teresa 1-2
16. Del Norte 0-3

4A FOOTBALL

1. Bloomfield 2-0
2. Bernalillo 3-0
3. St. Pius X 2-1
4. Portales 1-2
5. Taos 2-1
6. Manzano 2-1
7. Espanola Valley 3-0
8. Valencia 2-1
9. Moriarty 2-1
10. Grants 1-2
11. Albuquerque Academy 2-1
12. Kirtland Central 1-2
13. Aztec 0-2
14. Chaparral 1-2
15. Silver 1-2

3A FOOTBALL

1. St. Michael's 3-0
2. Robertson 3-0
3. New Mexico Military 1-1
4. Dexter 3-0
5. West Las Vegas 2-1
6. Socorro 2-1
7. Pojoaque Valley 3-0
8. Cobre 2-1
9. Hope Christian 1-2
10. Hatch Valley 1-1
11. Hot Springs 2-1
12. Ruidoso 0-3
13. Thoreau 1-1
14. Gallup 0-3
15. Santa Fe Indian 1-2
16. Tucumcari 0-3
17. Crownpoint 1-2
18. Tohatchi 0-1
19. Wingate 0-2
20. Shiprock 0-2
21. Zuni 0-3

2A FOOTBALL

1. Eunice 3-0
2. Texico 3-0
3. Raton 2-1
4. Santa Rosa 1-1
5. Legacy Academy 3-0
6. Loving 2-1
7. Tularosa 2-1
8. McCurdy 1-1
9. Jal 0-3
10. Estancia 0-3
11. Navajo Prep 1-1
12. Newcomb 3-0
13. Laguna-Acoma 2-1
14. Hozho Academy 2-1
15. Cuba 0-3
16. Capitan 0-2

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*****WEEK FOUR SCOREBOARD (SEPT 12TH-14TH)*****

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Thursday, September 12th
Belen 31, Valley 20 - F
Cleveland 35, Las Cruces 25 - F
Fort Sumner 46, Tatum 6 - F
Gadsden 28, Mayfield 20 - 4th Quarter
Hatch Valley 28, Laguna-Acoma 12 - F
Los Lunas 14, Eldorado 6 - F

Friday, September 13th
Alamogordo 36, Piedra Vista 35 - F
Artesia 64, Deming 27 - F
Bayfield (CO) 55, Gallup 0 - F
Bernalillo 42, Moriarty 0 - F
Bloomfield 55, Kirtland 0 - F
Capital 55, Del Norte 11 - F
Carlsbad 35, Cibola 7 - F
Centennial 49, Rio Rancho 27 - F
Dexter 54, Pojoaque Valley 0 - F
Elida 61, Floyd 0 - F
Española Valley 14, Grants 7 - F
Euince 38, Morton (TX) 26 - F
Farmington 40, Falcon (CO) 6 - F
Gateway Christian 58, Lordsburg 20 - F
Goddard 42, Santa Teresa 6 - F
Hobbs 41, Parkland (TX) 37 - F
Jal 55, Van Horn (TX) 6 - F
La Cueva 42, Sandia 19 - F
Legacy Academy 56, SFIS 0 - F
Logan 53, Dora 0 - F
Los Alamos 69, Highland 40 - F
Loving 44, Tucumcari 3 - F
Lovington 35, Roswell 21 - F
Melrose 52, Hagerman 0 - F
Menual 50, Alamo Navajo 0 - F
Mesilla Valley 42, Mescalero 14 - F
Miyamura 53, Rio Grande 3 - F
Navajo Prep 34, Crownpoint 28 - F
Newcomb 8, Tohatchi 6 - F
NMMI 43, Chaparral 0 - F
Portales 21, West Las Vegas 14 - F
Robertson 68, Ruidoso 13 - F
Santa Rosa 33, Tularosa 14 - F
Silver 54, Cobre 0 - F
Socorro 44, Estancia 6 - F
Taos 42, Aztec 0 - F
Texico 18, Olton (TX) 13 - F
Valencia 56, Cuba 0 - F
Volcano Vista 35, West Mesa 7 - F

Saturday, September 14th
Capitan (0-2) at Hozho Academy (2-1), 11am
Dove Creek (2-0) at Escalante (1-2), 1pm
Hondo Valley (0-2) at Grady (2-1), 2pm
Hope Christian (1-2) at Manzano (2-1), 11am - Wilson Stadium (ABQ)
Navajo Pine (0-2) at Clayton (2-1), 1pm
Roy/Mosquero (2-0) at New Mexico School for the Deaf (2pm
Santa Fe (2-1) at Albuquerque (2-1), 11am - Milne Stadium (ABQ)
St. Michael's (3-0) at Albuquerque Academy (2-1), 2pm
St. Pius X (2-1) at Organ Mountain (0-3), 7pm