Chief Bridgeforth coming back to be the Head Girls Basketball Coach in Lovington!!!

You would go back, if you could, to play high school football. What would you do different/same? Same school?

Goddard is looking for some games/tournaments in June. We have open the weekend 6/17-6/19 for a tournament and can travel during the week. We can host also if anyone is wanting to travel. Thanks.

Ed Henry Asst. Varsity Coach Goddard HS

Who do you have?

I’ve been a head baseball coach for 19 years now. The 3A playoff setup was not a good one and actually punished the four top seeds. Those guys didn’t play games for 2 plus weeks which is not something you want in baseball. In the meantime the lower seeds were able to play 2 to 3 games last weekend. It was not of an advantage to be a top 4 seed. Throwing bullpens and getting live at bats in practice isn’t a substitute for playing games. The last thing a coach wants is a two plus week break heading into the state tournament. I think that’s why 3 of the 4 top seeds went down. Just my two cents.

2022 SCHEDULE
8/19 - at Las Cruces
8/26 - vs West Mesa
9/2 - vs Carlsbad
9/9 - at La Cueva
9/16 - at Sandia
9/23 - vs Eldorado
9/30 - at Cleveland
10/7 - vs Cibola
10/21 - at Rio Rancho
10/28 - vs Atrisco Heritage

Related - Over/Under
Albuquerque Bulldogs
Sandia Matadors
Santa Teresa Desert Warriors

POINT OF CONTACT:
- Coach Nelly Vazquez
- Vazquez@nmmi.edu
- (813) 451 - 1190

Greatest board game of all time

I was able to meet the new Athletic Director. If you have athletes in the following sports that are looking for a home.

Looking for a boys team for our City of Champions classic December 1st-3rd. We pay for one meal a day and its great field. Had a team drop us late so we're looking for anyone to fill their spot. Holler if you have any questions.

Schedule
August 18th - vs Atrisco Heritage
August 26th - at Piedra Vista
September 1st - vs Albuquerque
September 16th - vs Volcano Vista
September 23rd - at Manzano
September 29th - vs West Mesa (Homecoming)*
October 7th - at Eldorado*
October 14th - at Farmington*
October 21st - La Cueva*
October 29th - at Cibola
*District 2-6A Game

How many wins over the Sandia Matadors?

New Mexico High School Football Preseason Team Rankings

NMPreps preseason countdown of all 6A New Mexico high school football teams. #nmpreps

NO. 7 CENTENNIAL HAWKS

City: Las Cruces, NM
2021 Record: 8-2 overall, 4-0 district
2021 Playoffs: Quarterfinals (L, Las Cruces 35-21)
Head Coach: Aaron Ocampo
NMPreps 6A Preseason Rank: #7 (of 21)
NMPreps Top-40 Preseason Rank: Coming Soon

Preview: The Hawks claimed the District 3-6A title in 2021 and despite falling in the playoffs to Las Cruces, success continues to surround the program. Head coach Aaron Ocampo will again after to rebuild the roster after losing key prospects to graduation but history tells us that they will be okay. The Hawks return a strong core of 2023 prospects in Devyn Woods (LB), Isaiah Abeyta (WR), Izaiah Gonzales (DE), and Mikah Gutierrez (RB). If the pieces fall into place, this should be one of District 3-6A's better defenses. The schedule will be tough with the first three games going against Cleveland, El Paso-Franklin (TX), and La Cueva -- Cleveland and La Cueva likely 1-2 going into the season.

Early Prediction: 5-5 overall, 4-1 district.

2022 Schedule
8/19 - at Cleveland
8/26 - vs El Paso-Franklin (TX)
9/2 - at La Cueva
9/9 - at Mayfield
9/16 or 23 - at EP-Chapin (TX)
9/30 - vs Organ Mountain*
10/7 - at Hobbs*
10/15 - vs Carlsbad*
10/22 - vs Alamogordo
10/28 - at Las Cruces*
*District Games

Greatest college football quarterback?

Over/Under: (6A) Albuquerque Bulldogs

8/19 - at Organ Mountain
9/1 - at Sandia
9/9 - vs West Mesa
9/17 - vs Farmington
9/24 - vs La Cueva
9/30 - vs Clovis
10/7 - at Los Lunas
10/14 - at Capital
10/21 - vs Santa Fe
10/27 - vs Manzano

How many wins do you predict for the Bulldogs?

5A BASEBALL

(1) Carlsbad vs (2) Sandia - 10:30AM

4A BASEBALL

(1) Albuquerque Academy vs (2) St. Pius X - 7PM

3A BASEBALL

(3) New Mexico Military vs (5) East Mountain - 4PM

2A BASEBALL

(1) Eunice vs (3) Capitan - 1PM

1A BASEBALL

(1) Gateway Christian vs (2) Logan - 10AM

New Mexico High School Football Preseason Team Rankings

NMPreps preseason countdown of all 6A New Mexico high school football teams. #nmpreps

NO. 8 VOLCANO VISTA HAWKS

City: Albuquerque, NM
2021 Record: 7-5 overall, 3-2 district
2021 Playoffs: Quarterfinals (W, Carlsbad 49-17; L, La Cueva 35-21)
Head Coach: Chad Wallin
NMPreps 6A Preseason Rank: #8 (of 21)
NMPreps Top-40 Preseason Rank: Coming Soon

Preview: The Volcano Vista Hawks will enter the season with another quarterback under center but they fill the void with a nice prospect. Elliot Paskett-Bell (2023), a 6-foot-2 mobile quarterback, with athleticism and does well at improvising to make a big play for the offense when a play breakdown. The Hawks are coming off a 7-win season and this could seem high for a program that produces some serious talent each year. Keys to that are replacing number ones at - QB, RB, WR (top 2), and most talented defender. The defense looks to take a hit, due to graduation, and playing in the very difficult 1-6A could appear concerning.

Early Prediction: 5-5 overall, 1-3 district

2022 Schedule
8/19 - vs Las Cruces
8/26 - vs West Mesa
9/2 - vs Carlsbad
9/9 - at La Cueva
9/16 - at Sandia
9/23 - vs Eldorado
9/30 - at Cleveland (1-6A)
10/7 - vs Cibola (1-6A)
10/21 - at Rio Rancho (1-6A)
10/28 - vs Atrisco Heritage (1-6A)

Piedra Vista 2018. Had his MLB debut tonight for the Angels, threw six scoreless against Oakland. 4 Ks, 2 BB, 1 H, 0 R.
First player from 2021 draft to make the majors.

5A BASEBALL - MAY 13TH - UNM

(1) Carlsbad 2, (5) Hobbs 1 - F
(2) Sandia 3, (3) La Cueva 1 - F

4A BASEBALL - MAY 13TH - UNM

(1) Albuquerque Academy 4, (5) Aztec 3 - F
(2) St. Pius X 7, (3) Los Alamos 6 - F

3A BASEBALL - MAY 13TH - RRHS

(3) NMMI 11, (7) Raton 9 - F
(5) East Mountain 7, (8) Santa Fe Indian 6 - F

2A BASEBALL - MAY 13TH - RRHS

(1) Eunice 10, (4) Tularosa 9 - F
(3) Capitan 6, (2) Rehoboth Christian 2 - F

1A BASEBALL - MAY 13TH - CHS

(1) Gateway Christian 11, (4) Mesilla Valley 1 - F
(2) Logan 10, (3) Melrose 6 - F

5A BASEBALL - MAY 12TH - at UNM

(1) Carlsbad 8, (9) Farmington 1 - F
(2) Sandia 7, (7) Rio Rancho 2 - F
(3) La Cueva 8, (6) Cleveland 6 - F
(5) Hobbs 5, (4) Organ Mountain 1 - F

4A BASEBALL - MAY 12TH - at RRHS

(1) Albuquerque Academy 4, (8) Valley 2- F
(2) St. Pius X 10, (7) Artesia 2 - F
(3) Los Alamos 8, (11) Miyamura 0 - F
(5) Aztec 4, (4) Grants 1 - F

3A BASEBALL - MAY 12TH - CLEVELAND HS

(3) NMMI 4, (6) Cobre 3 - F
(5) East Mountain 16, (4) Robertson 2 - F
(7) Raton 4, (2) Sandia Prep 3 - F
(8) Santa Fe Indian 8, (1) St. Michael's 5 - F

2A BASEBALL - MAY 12TH - EHS/SHS

(1) Eunice 5, (9) Menaul 1 - F
(2) Rehoboth Christian 9, (7) McCurdy 5 - F
(3) Capitan 9, (11) Loving 8 - F
(4) Tularosa 3, (5) Santa Rosa 2 - F

1A BASEBALL - MAY 13TH - CHS

(1) Gateway Christian vs (4) Mesilla Valley, 12PM
(2) Logan vs (3) Melrose, 3PM

QF: 4A Baseball Predictions and Preview

NMPreps guide to the 2022 New Mexico high school baseball state tournament quarterfinals. #nmpreps

#1 Albuquerque Academy Chargers (24-4) vs #8 Valley Vikings (17-11)

Date: Thursday, May 12th
Time: 7PM
Location: Rio Rancho HS
Prediction: Academy 3, Valley 2
Preview: The Valley Vikings are coming off a two game sweep of Belen in the opening round. Look for the continued strong play of Alexander Dye (2022), Alex Gilliam (2023) and Ricky Henderson (2023). The Academy offense was alive in their opening round, dominates Kirtland Central, 11-0 and 10-0. They have plenty of hitting options that include Dominic Baca (2022), Devan Johnson (2022) and Alex Gaeto (2022). Academy took the first two meetings during district play but the Vikings showed fight only falling 1-0 in the latter of the two.

#2 St. Pius X Sartans (20-4) vs #7 Artesia Bulldogs (18-10)

Date: Thursday, May 12th
Time: 4PM
Location: Rio Rancho HS
Prediction: St. Pius X 6, Artesia 2
Preview: The St. Pius Sartans have been putting in runs as of late, going for double digits seven of the last nine games. They swept Ruidoso in the opening round as they prep for this quarterfinal game. Artesia enters that game as a four run underdog to the Sartans. Artesia is coming into the game after play five straight against Goddard. The last two in the first round of the state tournament. Senior Josh Madrid is 6-0 for the Bulldogs this season. This will be the first meeting between the teams this season.

#3 Los Alamos Hilltoppers (20-7) vs #11 Miyamura Patriots (15-14)

Date: Thursday, May 12th
Time: 10AM
Location: Rio Rancho HS
Prediction: Los Alamos 7, Miyamura 1
Preview: Miyamura is coming off an upset win over 6-seed Santa Teresa in three games (2-13, 21-15, 20-7), in the first round. If they can get hits like they did the final two games of that opening round then they could keep upset on their mind. Jeremiah Paredes (2022), Jaimeer Beyale (2023), and Isaac Gonzales (2022) are the studs to watch. Los Alamos flexed in the first round beating 14-seed Valencia, 11-1 and 10-0 for a sweep. They feature top pitcher Taylor Drake (2022). This is the first meeting between the teams.

#4 Grants Pirates (20-8) vs #5 Aztec Tigers (21-8)

Date: Thursday, May 12th
Time: 1PM
Location: Rio Rancho HS
Prediction: Grants 5, Aztec 4
Preview: The Aztec Tigers enter the quarterfinals with 21-wins on the year and a first round win over 12-seed Hope Christian in three games. The Grants Pirates enter the quarterfinals after winning their first ever playoff game (NM baseball historians feel free to correct) beating 13-seed Bloomfield in a sweep. The Pirates winners of 10 of the last 12 games. Grants features some solid hitters in Gabriel Marquez (2023), Izeyah Manzanares (2024), Dominick Gonzales (2025) and senior Tyler Everhart, all hitting above .400. The teams split the regular season meetings -- Aztec won the first 11-3 (February 25th) and Grants taking the second game 5-3 (March 18th).

Most likely 6A State Championship game.

Who are some outstanding athletes that play multiple sports. Looking for the best of the best candidates from the 2021/2022 school year.

NMAA Board Summary
May 4, 2022
The New Mexico Activities Association’s Board of Directors met during a special session on Wednesday, May 4
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in the NMAA Hall of Pride and Honor.
The Board of Directors took action on the following items.
-Voted in favor of a proposal to adopt new NFHS Rules pertaining to the team box in football.
-Voted in favor of a proposal to change the policy/procedures for selection of regional assignors.
-Voted in favor of a proposal to change the policy for regional assignors working varsity contests.
-Voted in favor of a proposal to amend bylaws pertaining to out-of-season coaching.
The next NMAA Board of Directors’ meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2022.

Tim Campos has resigned at Manzano. Best of luck to you, coach.