Most Likely to Upset this Week

Give some predictions on players to watch tonight and how many - yards, FG's, INTS, sacks, tackles, touchdowns - that they will have! Some fun bold predictions. Maybe some OL's not allowing sacks, etc.

Quarterback Standouts After Two Weeks in New Mexico HS Football

We will track the top quarterbacks in the state each week. This will lead to the NMPreps Top-20 Quarterback Rankings. #nmpreps

TOP TEN BY THE NUMBERS

Aden Chavez, Cibola HS (2023)

Scoop: The preseason number one ranked quarterback in New Mexico has 533-yards in two games for the 1-1 Cougars.

Andres Rivera, Albuquerque Academy (2023)

Scoop: We know Rivera would be solid entering the season, his third as QB-1, but the junior is outplaying that prediction. Rivera has thrown for 385-yards and 6-touchdowns for the 2-0 Chargers.

Brandon Furbee, Farmington HS (2022)

Scoop: The senior quarterback has 417-yards and 4-touchdowns in two games (6-quarters) leading the Scorpions to a 2-0 start; they extended their win streak to 7-games, dating back to last season.

CJ Perea, West Las Vegas HS (2025)

Scoop: Welcome the top rated freshman quarterback in the state at this point. Perea has hit the ground running with 397-yards passing and four touchdowns.

Dylan Quartieri, Raton HS (2022)

Scoop: The Raton Tigers have come out with two quality wins to open their season. Quartieri has 372-yards passing and 7-touchdowns.

Colton Graham, Hobbs HS (2022)

Scoop: Graham is one of the top five quarterbacks in the state. Graham has the Eagles at 1-1 on the season with 298-yards passing.

Josh Gerardo, Volcano Vista HS (2022)

Scoop: The senior quarterback is having a stellar start to his season. Gerardo has thrown for 716-yards and 7-TDs for the 1-1 Hawks.

Maverick Contreras, Lordsburg HS (2022)

Scoop: Contreras is a small school quarterback with big numbers. Contreras has 574-yards and an eye-popping 11-touchdowns through a pair of games.

Milo Acosta, Clovis HS (2022)

Scoop: Acosta has 432-yards and 3-touchdowns for the Wildcats this season. Acosta also has 10 rushing yards for the Cats.

Wyatt Gomez, Lovington HS (2024)

Scoop: The sophomore quarterback got the nod last week as he led the Wildcats to a win and improve their record to 2-0. Gomez was named player of the week after throwing for 432-yards and five touchdowns.

KEEP AN EYE ON THIS GROUP

Aidan Armenta, La Cueva HS (2023)
Beto Garcia, Organ Mountain HS (2022)
Dallas Boyd, Las Cruces HS (2022)
Dominick Priddy, Rio Rancho HS (2022)
Elias Franco, Eldorado HS (2022)
Evan Wysong, Cleveland HS (2023)
Caeden Jojola, Valley HS (2023)
Conagher Pierce, Eunice HS (2022)
Gerald Lujan, Sandia HS (2023)
Griffin Hooker, Ruidoso HS (2022)
Ja'brae Boyer, Estancia HS (2022)
Jacob Pino, Bernalillo HS (2024)
Jared Melfi, Manzano HS (2022)
Kaidyn Lanham, Hot Springs HS (2024)
Luc Jaramillo, Santa Fe (2022)
Lucas Coriz, St. Michael's (2022)
Marcus Armijo, Socorro HS (2023)
Matthew Gonzales, Robertson HS (2022)
Ryan Sharpe, Bloomfield HS (2023)
Paul Cieremans, Los Lunas HS (2023)
Tomas Herrera, Gadsden HS (2023)

Note: Continue to update us with game information and stats. Send nominations to grinejosh@yahoo.com/505-414-4313.

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Thursday
Chaparral at Ruidoso (-41)
Hatch Valley at Tularosa (-15.5)
Albuquerque (-1.5) at Del Norte

Friday
Alamo Navajo at Cloudcroft, NL
Animas at Mountainair, NL
Artesia (-35) at Belen
Atrisco Heritage at Piedra Vista (-3.5)
Aztec at Durango, CO (-14)
Bloomfield (-18.5) at Grants
Capitan at Estancia (-1)
Carrizozo at Lake Arthur, NL
Clovis at Frenship, TX (-10)
Cobre at Silver (-10.5)
Deming at Goddard (-28.5)
Dexter (-5) at Hagerman
Dulce at Melrose, NL
Eldorado at Rio Rancho (-14.5)
Farmington (-43.5) at Highland
Gadsden at Santa Teresa (-12)
Gateway Christian at Elida, NL
Hot Springs at Lordsburg (-14.5)
Kirtland Central (-12.5) at Taos
Laguna-Acoma at Santa Fe Indian (-3)
Los Alamos (-3) at Bernalillo
Los Lunas (-32.5) at West Mesa
Loving (-7.5) at Tucucmari
Lovington (+6.5) at Alamogordo
Magdalena at Tatum, NL
Manzano at Cleveland (-44)
Mescalero Apache at Clayton (-22)
Miyamura (-16.5) at Gallup
Moriarty (-6.5) at Capital
Navajo Prep at Escalante (-1.5)
Organ Mountain at Mayfield (-13.5)
Reserve at Ramah, NL
Rio Grande at Valencia (-22.5)
Roswell at Hobbs (-15.5)
Sandia at Centennial (-8.5)
Santa Rosa at Robertson (-14.5)
St. Michael's at Santa Fe (-1.5)
Socorro (-36) at Espanola Valley
Trinidad, CO at Raton, NL
West Las Vegas at Portales (-11.5)
Wingate at Tohatchi (-3.5)
Zuni at Crownpoint (-8.5)

Saturday
Hope Christian (-4.5) at Albuquerque Academy
Igancio, CO (-8.5) at Newcomb
La Cueva (-3.5) at Las Cruces
Navajo Pine at Fort Sumner (-19.5)
Questa at McCurdy (-3)
Roy/Mosquero at Hondo Valley, NL
St. Pius X (-14.5) at Valley

What game(s) are you at this week?

This weeks road wary warriors aredoing some traveling and then some. Awesome interstate match up with New Mexico and Kansas.

10. Deming at Goddard 500 miles
9. Artesia at Belen 501 miles
8. Loving at Tucumcari 510 miles
7. Magdalena at Tatum 526 miles
6. Animas at Mountainair 596 miles
5. Roy at Hondo 602 miles
4. Dulce at Melrose 640 miles
3. Navajo Pine at Ft. Sumner 680 miles
2. Mescalero at Clayton 708 miles
1. Kansas School for the Deaf at NM School for the Deaf 1484 miles They left yesterday morning at 8:00 Am. Game is today

%$# would have had Carlsbad and Atrisco 566 miles

Be safe and Kudos to all those bus drivers.

What do you have?

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Five Early Preseason Candidates for the 2021 New Mexico Mr. Football

NMPreps and Rivals is home to the New Mexico Mr. Football award. Since 2006 NMPreps has been home to the ultimate stop for New Mexico high school athletics and we continue. New Mexicans talking New Mexico sports!

Today, we look at five early candidates for the award given to the most valuable player each season.

Stratton Shufelt
2024, LB-TE, Cleveland High School
Scoop: Shufelt hit the scene during the spring and earned a quick offer from D-1 UNM. The sophomore sensation will be a big target as the revamped Cleveland Storm look to keep the title in Rio Rancho despite the graduation of a handful of next-level players, including the 2020 New Mexico Mr. Football award winner Luke Wysong (University of New Mexico). Teammate watch: Evan Wysong (ATH/2023)

Zach Vigil
2022, RB, Rio Rancho High School
Scoop: The top-ranked running back in the state as we enter the 2021 New Mexico high school football season. Vigil has been a must-watch since hitting the scene as a super quick, explosive sophomore running back now turns into the senior with all eyes on him. That includes defenses and what should be next-level schools. Expect him to return to 2019 form when he rushed for 1,253-yards and 18-touchdowns for an 8-win Rams team. Teammate Watch: Deven Dyer (LB/2022) *transferred to La Cueva HS

Javyn Morales
2023, RB, Goddard High School
Scoop: Morales is one that we really liked when we had a glimpse of the 2023 prospect. The top-ranked RB in 5A football could have plenty more eyes on the prospect and we hope the justice of getting more highlights on him is done. Morales hits holes quickly and has great cutting and change of direction. Teammate watch: Adrian Vega (QB/2022).

Aden Chavez
2023, QB, Cibola High School
Scoop: We couldn't start the conversation for 2021 New Mexico Mr. Football without adding the top-ranked quarterback in the state. Chavez returns as one of the most talked-about prospects in the state and for good reason. Remember he threw for over 500-yards and 5 touchdowns in just a pair of games this Spring. Hasn't been this much talk of a QB in some time and the last big-time QBs really showed out. Love the young man's character, demeanor, and obviously his arm and decision-making. Teammate Watch: Brayden Mummert (TE/2023)

Colton Gililland
2022, ATH, Tularosa High School
Scoop: Not many prospects from the small school division but Gililland looks to put his name among the rest. Also, the Wildcats have a chance to be a player in 2A football this season and his status could only grow. The 6-foot-3 prospect rushed for 382-yards, passed for another 227, and totaled for 5 touchdowns during a four-game Spring schedule. Teammate watch: Ricky Bryant (ATH/2024)


Note: We will release more names throughout the week. Join the conversation though and give your candidates.

More Likely to Challenge Cleveland/Rio Rancho for a SC spot:

More to be concerned 0-2 team as a playoff team Clovis (0-2) or Roswell (0-2):

More Likely to make the playoffs Organ Mountain (2-0) or Santa Fe (2-0):

More Likely to play for the SC in 2A Football - Jal, Eunice, Texico or Tulie:

More Likely to Make the playoffs as the 12-seed: Grants, Pojoaque or Kirtland Central

What do you have?

Week 2 Awards: All-New Mexico, Player of the Week, & Honor Roll List

NMPreps continues highlighting the top players in the state of New Mexico and home to the official All-New Mexico team for each week and Player of the Week.

North Player of the Week: Aden Chavez, Cibola HS

The number one ranked quarterback in New Mexico guided the Cibola Cougars to a huge win over Las Cruces High School. Chavez threw for 361-yards and 4-touchdowns in the win moving the Cougars to 1-1 on the season.

South Player of the Week: Wyatt Gomez, Lovington HS

The Wildcats quarterback threw for 409-yards and 5-touchdowns in the win over Roswell during week two. The Lovington Wildcats moved to 2-0 on the season and currently ranked 18th in the state (No. 1 in 4A). This was the first game for the 2024 quarterback who ended going 22 of 35 on passes.

Week 2 All-New Mexico Team (Top 20)

QB: Josh Gerado, Volcano Vista HS
QB: Dylan Quartieri, Raton HS
RB: Martell Mora, Santa Fe HS
WR: Adam Aguilera, Lovington HS
WR: Kieran Cordova, Volcano Vista HS
WR: Patrick Shay, Farmington HS
WR: Kellan Gehres, Albuquerque Academy
DEF: Issac Hinson, Lovington HS
DEF: Christian Valenzuela, Organ Mountain HS
DEF: Fabian Lozoya, Organ Mountain HS
DEF: Brody Whitaker, Albuquerque Academy
DEF: Kenyon Singleton, Hobbs HS
DEF: Ivan Reyes, Santa Teresa HS
DEF: Isaiah Ortiz, West Las Vegas HS
DEF: Joseph Perez, Lovington HS
DEF: Levi Burelsmith, Estancia HS
DEF: Brendan Johnson, Eldorado HS
K: Logan Fuller, Hope Christian HS
OL/DL: seeking weekly nominations - grinejosh@yahoo.com/505-414-4313

Honor Roll List (Next 25)

QB: Evan Wysong, Cleveland HS
QB: AJ Rivera, Albuquerque Academy
QB: Paul Ciereman, Los Lunas HS
QB: Griffin Hooker, Ruidoso HS
QB: Beto Garcia, Organ Mountain HS
QB: Dominick Priddy, Rio Rancho HS
QB: Luc Jaramillo, Santa Fe HS
RB: Cayden Walton, Raton HS
RB: Damien Gallegos, West Las Vegas HS
RB: Jayvn Morales, Goddard HS
RB: Bracxton Hall, Ruidoso HS
RB: Marco Ybarra, St. Pius X
RB: Dominic Esquibel, Pojoaque Valley HS
RB: Cole Conway, Albuquerque Academy
WR: Triten McNeal, Aztec HS
WR: Brandon Castillo, Cibola HS
WR: Mateo Contreras, Robertson HS
WR: Robert Nora, Clovis HS
WR: Mark McIntosh, Albuquerque Academy
WR: Matthew Quartieri, Raton HS
DEF: Tayten Hillard, Lovington HS
DEF: Zander Doyle, Los Lunas HS
DEF: Ricky Henderson, Valley HS
DEF: Blake Hensley, Hobbs HS
DEF; Aj Otero, Eldorado HS

Related: Week 2 Top Performances

Luc Jaramillo, QB - Santa Fe HS - 101-yards passing, 1 passing TD, 1 rushing TD (33 total yards rushing)
Martell Mora, RB - Santa Fe HS - 180-rushing yards (200 total) 3-rushing TDs, 1 receiving TD.
Dominick Priddy, QB - Rio Rancho HS - 152-yards passing, 3-passing TDs.
Paul Ciereman, QB - Los Lunas HS - 330-total offense, 2 passing TDS, 2 rushing TDs.




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Grine's Saturday Morning Coffee: Reviewing Last Night

Well, I got home at 1:30am and now here we are at 4am to take a look at what took place across the state. This feature will update throughout the day and into Sunday as more stats and information comes through. Don't be shy to send a text with some stats, if you don't want to post them. BTW, I would update with the type of coffee I am drinking but I've since stopped drinking coffee, so a tall glass of ice water. Also, no this is not your typical recap. We like to do it unconventional around here and allow you the chance to give your thoughts on the night as well.

Here we go....

Recap: Intriguing Scores

We always ask the question of 'most intriguing score'. Well, here are some of the reasons that we picked the games that we did in our poll (check out Anthony Johnson's thread)

Rio Rancho and Los Lunas with shutouts. I didn't see that happening in either game. Yes, Los Lunas is darn good and a heavy favorite but not 50-0. The Rams of Rio Rancho.....well they were completely dominate against the La Cueva Bears. I guess we have our 1 and 2 in the City of Vision (Rio Rancho) and third contender well that could be a huge gap after. This is after two weeks of ‘what we know’.

Robertson with a monster rebound win over Cobre, 46-0. Maybe, the cross-state travel for the Cobre Indians was a little too much. Or Maybe the Cardinals are just that good in 3A.

Gadsden, we had to put Gadsden, because when was the last time they every mercy ruled a team? I would lean on never but you can do the fact checking. Remember I quit coffee.

Goddard over Carlsbad. Not because we didn't think they would win but maybe we expected it to be a closer game. Right now just because it's still early but Goddard-Los Lunas final is getting to my way too early prediction. Yes, Mayfield, Farmington, and Artesia we know you are there too.

Los Alamos Hilltoppers are 2-0 with a win over Taos, 35-24. Yes, you read that correctly. Kudos to that program for what looks to be a promising season. Playoffs?...que the Jim Mora playoffs meme.

Lovington with a big win over Roswell. Roswell is rebuild and having a down year we know but still a nice win for the Wildcats. Looking at Santa Teresa's win over Fabens (TX) and maybe the Wildcats close win over them isn't looking too bad now.

Organ Mountain. Gosh, I just think it is a weird name to say. Off topic. The Knights with a big win over Deming and by Tuesday morning we could see a ranked Knights team.

Artesia, well I sort of had that feeling. They lose to Carlsbad, Hobbs wins a big game, but then Artesia beats Hobbs. Do we know end up seeing Hobbs beat Carlsbad and we just have a you beat them, we beat you, you beat them. Nice win though!

Cibola Cougars get the win over Las Cruces. We know have a group (Cibola, Volcano Vista, Las Cruces, La Cueva), we need a name for them, as the group on the next tier down from those Rio schools. Oh yeah Hobbs, Eldorado, and Centennial maybe in that tier too.

I did see Farmington live last night. First time to Hutchinson Stadium. Thing is awesome. The Scops are good. Defensive line was tough. Kayden Gonzalez (2022) is a heck of a punt returner. Trel Griego (2024) remember that name at QB next season. Jakeem Reed (RB/2023) and Patrick Shay (WR/2022). Furbee (QB) played solid especially when they have open space.

Weekly Recap Nominations

Bringing back our full weekly what did we learn. I need stats and updates for our All-New Mexico team, Honor Roll Team, and also individual awards.

Who you got?

Rio Rancho destroying La Cueva 50-0, does it for me. Just wow.

Top-25 Schedule
#1 Cleveland vs EP-Franklin: The Storm are coming off an impressive opening win. EP-Franklin opens their season after a 2-6 year in 2020 and bring back Shay Smith (2023) who threw for 383-yards. Prediction: Cleveland 38, EP Franklin 35

#2 Rio Rancho at #3 La Cueva: 2vs3 this week as we search for the first contender to the Storm of Rio Rancho. Rio Rancho opens the season while La Cueva is looking to build off a win in the opening week. Aidan Armenta (QB/2023) and Exodus Ayers (ATH/2023) continue to shine and make the Bears the top contender? Prediction: Rio Rancho 31, La Cueva 24

#4 Las Cruces at #8 Cibola: Welcome Dallas Boyd (QB/2022) to the scene for the Dawgs as QB-1. The Bulldawgs looking to build off an upset win last week. Are they now in the conversation for another run at a title shot? Cibola will look to rebound off the loss last week. Prediction: Las Cruces 28, Cibola 20

#6 Carlsbad at #13 Goddard: Oh the excitment in this game. It gives us Javyn Morales (2023/RB) of Goddard vs Carlsbad's rising stud in QB Dane Naylor (2023). Prediction: Carlsbad 26, Goddard 24

#7 Hobbs at #16 Artesia: Artesia is coming off a loss to Carlsbad and will take on Hobbs on the rise. Nathaniel Taylor (2022) got the call at quarterback for the Bulldogs and will look to a rebound win. Hobbs riding high off a win over rival Clovis will look to make a 2-0 start. Colton Graham (2022) with over 200-yards all purpose last week. Prediction: Hobbs 30, Artesia 24

The Rest of the 25
#10 Farmington vs Belen: Farmington is the top ranked 5A team, FHS -21.5
#11 Clovis vs EP-Ysleta: Can Clovis rebound after their loss last week, Even
#14 Los Lunas vs #21 Alamogordo: Tiger King in Los Lunas. LL -14.5
#18 Roswell at #23 Lovington: Roswell looks to get more experience and Lovington looking for a BIG win and better showing, RHS -1.5
#19 Deming at Organ Mountain: We get to watch what will be a quality game in LC some names you'll see on post season awards, DHS -3.5
#22 Piedra Vista vs Valley: Valley heads north as the Panthers look to recover from a loss last week, PV-5.5
#24 Santa Fe at Moriarty: SFHS is ranked in the top-25 for the first time and they look to stay but watch the backs for the Pintos, SFHS -16
#25 Capital vs St. Michael's: Is Capital legit for the 25? St. Michael's continue their winning ways over the Jaguars? Prediction: St. Mikes -8.5

Outside the Top-25
Socorro at Miyamura: Both teams won their opener and Miyamura peaked the interest after a hot start. Socorro still the top dog in 3A?

Ruidoso vs EP-Mountain View: The Warriors are considered a contender in 4A football, they open the season tonight.

Silver at Hatch Valley: The long two-way road to Hatch for the Colts. Should win but do the Bears make it interesting.

Cobre at Robertson: Cobre might have left already if they are heading all of the way to Las Vegas. How good is Cobre and is Robertson rebuilding after a year away?

Jal at Raton: No other game has my interest more than this one. I will be looking at this one as a tell all but it does feature some next level talent on both sidelines.

Friday, August 27th
Artesia 27, Hobbs 14
Aztec 26, Montezuma-Cortez, Colo. 6
Bernalillo 54, Espanola Valley 0
Cibola 33, Las Cruces 21
Cleveland 35, EP-Franlin (TX) 32
EP-Ysleta (TX) 34, Clovis 33
Escalante 56, Tohatchi 6
Eunice 59, Estancia 8
Farmington 53, Belen 13
Fulshear, Texas 46, Cleveland 0
Gadsden 52, Chaparral 0
Gateway Christian 61, Hondo Valley 31
Goddard 24, Carlsbad 7
Grants 40, Gallup 8
Logan 60, Dulce 0
Lordsburg 60, Loving 6
Los Alamos 35, Taos 24
Los Lunas 50, Alamogordo 0
Lovington 31, Roswell 25
NMMI 28, McCurdy 0
Organ Mountain 21, Deming 0
Pojoaque 64, Santa Fe Indian 12
Raton 35, Jal 7
Rio Rancho 50, La Cueva 0
Robertson 46, Cobre 0
Ruidoso 35, EP-Mountain View (TX) 28
Santa Teresa 26, EP-Fabens (TX) 12
Socorro 51, Miyamura 6
Texico 53, Dexter 35
Valencia 36, Del Norte 6

Thursday, August 26th
Albuquerque vs Highland - cancelled
Capitan at JV Team
Elida 39, Carrizozo 6 - F
Rio Grande vs Atrisco Heritage - cancelled/weather
Springer at NMSD
Volcano Vista vs Manzano - moved to Sat.
West Las Vegas 46, Santa Rosa 28 - F

Any reviews this year?

Some light travel for most teams this week. Several day treks but easier on the gas card for sure.
Buckle up my friends.

1 .Raton vs Jal in Tucumcari..any way you look at it they are traveling 778 miles round trip
2. Robertson vs Cobre 700 miles
3. Lordsburg at Loving 647 miles
4. Dulce at Logan 646 miles
5. Clovis at El Paso Ysleta 628 miles
6. Piedra Vista at Valley 618 miles
7 Hot Springs at Thoreau 580 miles
8. El Paso Franklin at Cleveland 564 miles
9. Eunice at Estancia 560 miles
10. Melrose at Magdalena 504 miles

NEXT WEEK....GO START THE AIRPLANE.

What would you have for your last meal if you had a choice to know what it would be.

GAMES
Rio Rancho vs La Cueva, +150
Las Cruces vs Cibola, +100 (Cibola is the upset +175)
Eldorado vs Mayfield, +125 (Mayfield is the upset +125)
Hobbs at Artesia, +150 (Artesia is the upset +175)
Capital vs St. Michael's, +200

How to Post Picks
Rio Rancho
Las Cruces
Eldorado
Hobbs
Capital

*Still working on totals from last week.

What do you have?