New Mexico HS Football All-New Mexico Team for Week 1

Each week NMPreps is home to the All-New Mexico Team highlight the top players in the State. Top players are nominated each week to grinejosh@yahoo.com or 505-414-4313. The teams are voted on by the premium members on NMPreps. #nmpreps

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Alexavier Carreon, Jal High School (2023): The junior explodes during week one as he places his name in the top-10 all-time single game rushing records. Carreon rushed for 395-yards and 7-touchdowns.

WEEK ONE ALL-NEW MEXICO (20)

QB: Dallas Boyd, Las Cruces
QB: Gerald Lujan, Sandia
RB: Alexavier Carreon, Jal
RB: Malachi Thymes, Sandia
RB: Dylan Quarteri, Raton
WR: Kellan Gehres, Albuquerque Academy
WR: Isaac Hinson, Lovington
WR: Kody Larson, Estancia
WR: Patrick Shay, Farmington
DEF: Kenyon Singleton, Hobbs
DEF: Blake Hensley, Hobbs
DEF: Brendan Johnson, Eldorado
DEF: Dominic Ezparza, St. Pius
DEF: Devin Dyer, La Cueva
DEF: Stratton Shufelt, Cleveland
DEF: Evan Wysong, Cleveland
DEF: Michael Metcalf, Alamogordo
DEF: Nicholas Torres, Los Lunas
DEF: Isaiah Ortiz, West Las Vegas
K: Brayden Money, Alamogordo
OL: Jacob Baca, Hope Christian
DL: Andrew Owen, Hope Christian
Note: Please submit names for OL or DL of the Week.

HONOR ROLL LIST (35)
QB: Josh Gerado, Volcano Vista
QB: James Jenkins, Hope Christian
QB: AJ Rivera, Albuquerque Academy
QB: CJ Perea, West Las Vegas
QB: Jarod Melfi, Manzano
QB: Paul Cieremans, Los Lunas
QB: Elijah Montoya, Alamogordo
QB: Ryan Sharpe, Bloomfield
QB: Colton Graham, Hobbs
RB: Joshua Sanchez, Alamogordo
RB: Martell Mora, Santa Fe
RB: Jacob Lujan, Jal
RB: Calvin Cox, Mayfield
RB: Zack Tarango, Organ Mountain
RB: Cole Conway, Albuquerque Academy
RB: Damien Gallegos, West Las Vegas
RB: Marco Ybarra, St. Pius X
RB: Aidan St. John, Eldorado
RB: Dylan Butler, Thoreau
RB: Dominc Esquibel, Pojoaque Valley
WR: Felix Saenz, Mayfield
WR: Damon Mayberry, Alamogordo
WR: Ollie Fell, Espanola Valley
WR: Exodus Ayers, La Cueva
WR: Marc Armenta, Bloomfield
Def: Isiah Garcia, Organ Mountain
DB: Richard Madrid, Las Cruces
DEF: Jaydin Vigil, West Las Vegas
DEF: Brody Whitaker, Albuquerque Academy
DEF: Jurrien Burelsmith, Estancia
DEF: Colin Pope, Estancia
DEF: Ashton Williamson, Volcano Vista
DEF: Tristen Ludi-Herrera, Bernalillo
DEF: Ezekiel Guzman, Lovington
DEF: Houston Garoutte, Thoreau

Every single sport indoor and outdoor, vaccinated or not will be mask wearing.

Back to the red, orange, yellow and green map.

Right now all in red outside of four counties

If move to orange or better vaccinated will not have to wear mask in low risk sports only. High risked (football, volleyball) are still mask wearing.

Shema97 masks are not allowed.
Thanks

Band - is high risk. Have to use the covers etc from last year.

Red/Orange - all students/staff/spectators must all wear a mask for indoor & outdoor sports.

No capacity limits for spectators.

What do you have?

Post here

Winning their district

Cleveland or the Field
Las Cruces or the Field
La Cueva or the Field

Playing in the State Championship

Jal/Eunice or the Field

Winning the State Championship

District 4 Team or the Field

New Mexico HS Football Week Two Team Rankings

NMPreps.com official week two New Mexico high school football team rankings for the 2021 season. The rankings are a week-to-week progression and not a resume-watching feature. That will come with our weekly, Bracket Talk: Watching Resumes (released starting in week three). #nmpreps


Dropped: Portales Rams (24)

New: Capital Jaguars (25)

Next: Socorro Warriors, Organ Mountain Knights, Ruidoso Warriors, Bloomfield Bobcats

6A FOOTBALL - WEEK TWO
1. Cleveland
2. Rio Rancho
3. La Cueva (+)
4. Las Cruces (+)
5. Eldorado (+)
6. Carlsbad (+)
7. Hobbs (+)
8. Cibola (-)
9. Volcano Vista (-)
10. Clovis (-)
11. Centennial (-)
12. Sandia (+)
13. West Mesa (-)
14. Santa Fe
15. Organ Mountain (+)
16. Atrisco Heritage
17. Albuquerque (-)
18. Manzano

5A FOOTBALL - WEEK TWO
1. Farmington
2. Goddard
3. Los Lunas
4. Mayfield (+)
5. Artesia (-)
6. Roswell (-)
7. Deming
8. Alamogordo (+)
9. Piedra Vista (-)
10. Capital (+)
11. Del Norte
12. Valley
13. Belen
14. Miyamura (+)
15. Los Alamos (+)
16. Santa Teresa (-)
17. Highland (-)
18. Chaparral

4A FOOTBALL - WEEK TWO
1. Lovington
2. Silver
3. Ruidoso
4. Portales
5. Bloomfield
6. St. Pius X
7. Taos
8. Bernalillo
9. Moriarty
10. Aztec
11. Albuquerque Academy
12. Grants
13. Pojoaque Valley
14. Kirtland Central
15. Valencia
16. Espanola Valley
17. Gallup
18. Shiprock

3A FOOTBALL - WEEK TWO
1. Socorro
2. St. Michael's
3. Hope Christian
4. Robertson
5. West Las Vegas
6. Dexter
7. Raton
8. Cobre
9. NMMI
10. Hatch Valley
11. Navajo Prep
12. Hot Springs
13. Tucumcari
14. Santa Fe Indian
15. Tohatchi
16. Thoreau
17. Newcomb
18. Crownpoint
19. Zuni
20. Cuba
21. Wingate

2A FOOTBALL - WEEK TWO
1. Jal
2. Eunice
3. Texico
4. Tularosa
5. Estancia
6. Santa Rosa
7. Clayton
8. Escalante
9. Capitan
10. Hagerman
11. Loving
12. Laguna-Acoma
13. Mescalero Apache
14. McCurdy
15. Questa

Will you watch?

Great, great man. I will miss him and he is definitely on my mind today.

As an opposing coach for one year I was surprised that even right before we played each other he talked strategy with me and helped me grow as a coach. I have a lot of respect for him. The words his daughter mentioned in the AJ today. "He was a perfect dad." hit hard.

RIP Coach Griego

4A Basketball: Preseason Rankings for the 2022 Season

NMPreps.com's way-too-early team rankings for the 2021/2022 New Mexico high school basketball season. #nmpreps

Cleveland will play in the state championship:

Farmington will play in the state championship:

Lovington in the SC over two other teams:

Post Here. What games are you attending this week?

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Any news on Goddard...... will they resume their schedule in Week2 or are they out another week?

2023 RHP/OF Nico Barela has committed to NMSU. Pitched mid to upper 80s this summer and recently has had another jump. Has a high end breaking ball.

Congratulation to Coach David Reyes on your retirement.

Grew up watching David (one my idols) when he was playing for the Deming Wildcats. Thank you for all your years of service to your community, school and players. Best of luck coach!

Post here

***WEEK ONE SCOREBOARD (AUG. 19TH-21ST)***

Thursday, Aug. 19th
Albuquerque Academy 50, Tohatchi 0 - F
Gateway Christian 54, Carrizozo 0 - F
Sandia 47, Valley 13 - F
West Las Vegas 34, Highland 8 - F

Friday, Aug. 20th

Alamogordo 45, Valencia 6
Bernalillo 50, Gallup 0
Bloomfield 29, St. Pius X 26
Capital 55, Grants 20
Carlsbad 31, Artesia 6
Cobre 39, Chaparral 0
Deming 44, Gadsden 6
Dexter 45, Santa Rosa 12
Estancia 14, Hatch Valley 6
Farmington 42, Roswell 6
Hobbs 21, Clovis 0
Jal 63, Texico 56
Las Cruces 27, Volcano Vista 20
Los Alamos 57, Espanola Valley 42
Los Lunas 42, Piedra Vista 0
Mayfield 40, Manzano 13
Miyamura 28, Aztec 24
NMMI 28, Mescalero Apache 0
Organ Mountain 35, Albuquerque High 14
Pojoaque 52, Shiprock 0
Ramah 58, Clovis Christian 8
Raton 35, Eunice 0
Santa Fe 34, Robertson 8
Santa Fe Indian 32, Cuba 18
Silver 28, Kirtland Central 21
St. Michael’s 30, Taos 3
Tularosa 48, Hot Springs 0

Saturday, Aug. 21st
Animas at Elida, 1pm
Carlsbad-JV at Loving, 6pm
Cibola at La Cueva, 1pm
Cleveland at Centennial, 7pm
Hagerman at Capitan, 2pm
Navajo Pine at Tatum, 1pm
Portales at Hope Christian, 5pm
Silver at Kirtland Central, 7pm
West Mesa vs Eldorado, 5pm

Week One: New Mexico HS Football Recap

Week one recap of the New Mexico high school football season. #nmpreps

Thursday, August 20th

No. 19 Sandia 47, Valley 13: A 91-yard rushing touchdown started the special night for running back Malachi Thymes (2022). Thymes would end would up with 235 rushing yards and three total touchdowns in the Sandia route of unranked Valley, 47-13. Dalton Speis (2022/WR) also had a solid showing with a pair of touchdowns including a nice 30-yard pass from quarterback Gerald Lujan (2023). Lopez would end with 240-yards and three touchdowns. Valley lit up the highlights with a 69-yard pass from Caedan Jojola (2023) to Charles Lopez-Burton (2024). Sanida (1-0), Valley (0-1)

Outside the Top-25

Albuquerque Academy 50, Tohatchi 0: It was a defensive shutdown for the Albuquerque Academy Chargers in their opener. The defense was key behind Kellan Gehres (2023) returning a punt for TD along with two interceptions. Gehres also had a receiving touchdown, QB Aj Rivera (2023) tossed for a pair, and newcomer Cole Conway (2023) rushed for a couple going over 100-yards rushing. AA (1-0), Tohatchi (0-1)

West Las Vegas 34, Highland 8: The Dons hit the field for the first time since 2019 and came out in full force scoring thirty-four points before the visiting Hornets crossed the goal-line. The

***WEEK ONE PICK 'EM***

How it works. You pick the games we track the points. We will have a regular-season champion at the end of the season.

List of Games
Cleveland at Centennial, +100 (Centennial is the upset +175)
Cibola vs La Cueva, +125 (La Cueva is the upset +150)
Volcano Vista at Las Cruces, +125 (Las Cruces is the upset +150)
Clovis vs Hobbs, +75 (Hobbs is the upset +125)
Texico vs Jal, +175 either way
Carlsbad vs Artesia, +75 (Artesia is the upset +125)
Farmington at Roswell, +150 (Roswell the upset +175)
Estancia vs Hatch Valley, +250 either way


How to list your picks (not our picks)
Cleveland
Cibola
Volcano Vista
Clovis
Carlsbad
Farmington
Estancia

Top Quarterbacks Returning in 2021

NMPreps list of the top quarterbacks returning for the 2021 season. We will release names weekly for each position.

Listed Alphabetically

• Aden Chavez, Cibola HS
• Aiden Armenta, La Cueva HS
• Andres Rivera, Academy Academy
• Anthony Mello, Alamogordo HS
• Brandon Furbee, Farmington HS
• Ceasar Daniel Granados, Mayfield HS
• Colton Gililland, Tularosa HS
• Colton Graham, Hobbs HS
• Daniel Ayala, West Mesa HS
• Dylan Quartieri, Raton HS
• Jalen Macareno, Carlsbad HS
• Josh Gerardo, Volcano Vista HS
• Lucas Coriz, St. Michael's
• Milo Acosta, Clovis HS
• Myles Lane, Atrisco Heritage (2023)
• Ryan Ray, Aztec HS

Updated: 6/19/2021

Week 1 New Mexico High School Football Friday Night Preview

TOP-10 RANKED TEAMS

No. 1 Cleveland at No. 10 Centennial: The next wave of Storm prospects will lead the number one ranked team in the state on Friday night. Watch for the likes of Nic Trujillo (2023/WR), Stratton Shufelt (2024/LB-TE), Evan Wysong (2023/QB-CB), and Josh Perry (2023/RB) usher in the next group. Centennial, the host, will come in as the underdog but the tenth-ranked Hawks will lean on QB Ian Lopez (2022), Ethan Estrada (2022/LB), and Isaiah Abeyta (2023/DB). The younger Hawks roster will look to their defense in this contest.
NMPreps Prediction: Cleveland 44, Centennial 20
Grine: Cleveland
Line: Cleveland -13.5

No. 3 Cibola vs No. 6 La Cueva: One of the most anticipated quarterback matchups for the week comes in the form of 2023 Aden Chavez, Cibola, and 2023 Aidan Armenta, La Cueva. The two teams enter the game with some hype as a possible contender for the 2021 state championship.
NMPreps Prediction: Cibola 24, La Cueva 22
Pick: Cibola
Line: Cibola -2.5

No. 4 Volcano Vista at No. 8 Las Cruces: The Volcano Vista Hawks have their triple threat of Kieran Cordova (2022/RB), Kaden Valdez (2022/ATH), and Acen Aguilar (2022/ATH) as they try to create some believers in their number four ranking. Las Cruces enters as a slight underdog this season which differs from their typical top-five ranking. The defense with the likes of Dallas Boyd (2022/LB), Dillon Hein (2022/DE), and Matthew Franco (2022/LB).
NMPreps Prediction: Volcano Vista 30, Las Cruces 26
Grine: Volcano Vista
Line: Volcano Vista -4.5


No. 5 Clovis vs No. 11 Hobbs: The new-looking Clovis Wildcats enter the season with the number five ranking. Senior Mile Acosta gets the call at quarterback again this season after finishing the Spring season. The goods news for Acosta is a solid offensive line led by Elijah Wattenbarger (2022), Elijah Wattenbarger (2022), and Adan Acuna (2023). Colton Graham (2021) will look to lead the Hobbs Eagles with one of their better rosters in the three years of head coach Ken Stevens.
NMPreps Prediction: Clovis 20, Hobbs 19
Grine: Clovis
Line: Clovis -1.5

No. 7 Eldorado vs No. 18 West Mesa: After a 1-2 Spring season the Eldorado Eagles are looking to return into the top ten conversations, they start ranked 7th. West Mesa went 3-0 and looking to continue surprising teams. Daniel Ayala (2022) is the must-see prospect for the Mustangs as we head into the season. He'll need to find new targets as graduation hits the skilled position some. Eldorado has Elias Franco (2022) and company that could be the seasons sleeper.
NMPreps Prediction: Eldorado 26, West Mesa 18
Grine: Eldorado
Line: Eldorado -7.5

No. 9 Carlsbad vs No. 15 Artesia: The Eddy County rivalry is on for Friday night and the host Cavemen are looking to make themselves true contenders. Quarterback Dane Naylor (2023) and Jalen Macareno (2022) are the two to watch along with the protection of OL Ramon Loya (2022). The Artesia Bulldogs look to top-ranked running back Jake Barrera (2022) as we enter the 2021 season with the Bulldogs ranked 15th (No. 4 in 5A).
NMPreps Prediction: Carlsbad 35, Artesia 34
Grine: Carlsbad
Line: Carlsbad -1.5

THE REST OF THE RANKED TEAMS

No. 12 Farmington at No. 16 Roswell: Farmington -1.5
No. 14 Los Lunas vs No. 21 Piedra Vista: Los Lunas -9
No. 17 Mayfield vs Manzano: Mayfield -44.5
No. 20 Deming vs Gadsden: Deming -27
No. 22 Alamogordo vs Valencia: Alamogordo -33
No. 23 Lovington at Santa Teresa: Lovington -30
No. 24 Portales at Hope Christian: Portales -2.5
No. 25 Santa Fe vs Robertson: Santa Fe -2.5

Key Players

Brandon Furbee (Farmington HS/2022) opens his season at Farmington HS after his transfer from Grants HS. The Scorpions are the number one ranked team, Roswell the 2018 and 2019 state champs.

Paul Cieremans (Los Lunas HS/2023) The 2023 quarterback could be the biggest riser in our quarterback rankings this season.

Calvin Cox (Mayfield HS/2022) The Trojans running back is one of the little-known across the board but he'll look to make followers with an opening showing.

Ryan Stovall (Alamogordo HS/2023) Stovall will lead the Tigers' defense and could be a big name to know by the end of the season.

Isaac Hinson (Lovington HS/2022) The dynamic receiver for the Wildcats hits the field looking to keep the Wildcats at the top of the 4A rankings.

Hagen Rains (Portales HS/2022) A name that will only shine more as the Rams open the season. Could be on the all newcomers list of names to watch this season.

Small School Divison

Coming Soon

Welcome to the 2021 season! How it works. You pick the winners and we keep track of the points all season long. We added more games to the weekly schedule with our shortened season. We likely won't have a tournament this season, so best record wins all this year!

GAMES
Artesia @ Carlsbad +150 pts either way
Farmington @ Aztec +100 pts (Aztec is the upset +175 pts)
Hobbs @ Clovis +100 pts (Hobbs is the upset +200 pts)
Moriarty @ Portales +100 pts (Moriarty is the upset +200 pts)
Hot Springs @ Socorro +100 pts (Hot Springs is the upset +150 pts)
Eunice @ Hagerman +125 pts either way
Kirtland @ Gallup +100 pts (Gallup is the upset +150 pts)
St Mikes @ Raton +100 pts (Raton is the upset +150 pts)
Miyamura @ Piedra Vista +125 pts (Miyamura is the upset +175 pts)
Ruidoso @ Lovington +150 pts either way
Mesilla Valley @ Magdalena +125 pts ( MV is the upset +175 pts)
Loving @ Jal +150 pts either way
Hope @ Academy +100 pts either way (Academy is the upset +250 pts)
Texico @ Tucumcari +100 pts either way
Dexter @ NMMI +100 pts either way

HOW TO POST. PUT YOUR WINNERS ONLY.
Artesia
Farmington
Hobbs
Moriarty
Hot Springs
Eunice
Kirtland
St. Mikes
Miyamura
etc......

The COVID version of go start the bus is here. some trips are far this week, nothing else to it. All trips are roundtrip and incluse 3 meals and pillows.

1. Navajo Pine at Tatum 902 miles. Albq. to Houston Texas is closer
2. Raton at Eunice 824 miles
3. Animas at Elida 775 miles
4. Farmington to Roswell 760 miles
5 Silver at Kirtland 730 miles
6. Ramah at Clovis Christian 698 miles
7. Laguna at Lordsburg 638 miles
8. Lovington at Santa Teresa 510 miles
9. Alamo Navajo at Ft. Sumner 510 miles
Cleveland at Centennial 476 miles

MASK UP MY FRIENDS

Top 5 Most Likely to Upset Games for Week One
Las Cruces (No. 8) over Volcano Vista (No. 4)
Hobbs (No. 11) over Clovis (No. 5)
La Cueva (No. 6) over Cibola (No. 3)
Roswell (No. 16) over Farmington (No. 12)
Artesia (No. 15) over Carlsbad (No. 9)

Scoop: When we say most likely to upset we are thinking of some close contests between teams. We haven't put our predictions or game lines out yet but these are five games to watch on the upset radar.

Rivals: Artesia and Carlsbad will likely always be on the list as the two battle it out each season for the Eddy County Rivalry. Hobbs came close last season at Clovis and will look to upset the Wildcats on Friday night. We could see another low-scoring battle in this one.

First Timer: Cibola is sitting at number three to enter the season, their highest ranking in the top-25. La Cueva went 0-3 in the Spring but return a talented and somewhat underrated roster. Cibola has their studs. This is the game to see this week.

Just Don't Know: Las Cruces and Roswell are a pair of question marks teams heading into the season. Both are powers in their classification but lost some key pieces the last three years and could be in a development year. Cruces will host fourth-ranked Volcano Vista while Roswell hosts the top team in 5A - Farmington. It is a long trip for the number one team and Roswell, well Roswell in Roswell and under Lynn have become the team to beat in 5A.

If I Had to Pick (and I do): The odds are not in the favor as Clovis has owned this game, winning like 20 of 21 games (I didn't fact check) however, I think I am going with the Eagles.

What favorite will fall in week one?

Rankings

1. La Cueva (0-0) vs Cibola (0-0)
2. Volcano Vista (0-0) at Las Cruces (0-0)
3. Farmington (0-0) at Roswell (0-0)
4. Artesia (0-0) at Carlsbad (0-0)
5. Hobbs (0-0) at Clovis (0-0)
6. Raton (0-0) at Eunice (0-0)
7. Cleveland (0-0) vs (Centennial (0-0)
8. Los Lunas (0-0) at Piedra Vista (0-0)
9. St. Pius X (0-0) at Bloomfield (0-0)
10. St. Michael's (0-0) at Taos (0-0)
11. Estancia (0-0) at Hatch Valley (0-0)
12. Santa Rosa (0-0) at Dexter (0-0)
13. Robertson (0-0) at Santa Fe (0-0)
14. Texico (0-0) at Jal (0-0)

Deal/No Deal: We can get an early shift in the NMPreps 6A Team Rankings with three top-ten matchups. Las Cruces (No. 8) and Volcano Vista (No. 4) gives a battle of two teams that have a shot at a semifinal spot, Volcano
brings a senior loaded team while the Bulldawgs have a revamped roster after suffering losses to graduation.

Top Game: The La Cueva Bears (No. 6) feature a very underrated roster of next-level talent and the Cibola Cougars (No. 3) enter with their highest rank ever. The Cougars also feature the top-ranked quarterback in Aden Chavez and you can turn up Tupac's "All Eyes on Me" because we are all waiting to see this game.

Power Shift: The Roswell Coyotes (No. 5) are technically still the defending champ but the Farmington Scorpions (No. 1) could also claim that title. Roswell winner of the 2018 and 2019 state championships while Farmington went 5-0 and winner of the 5A Elite Bowl during the Spring. Roswell will feature a handful of new prospects on the board while Farmington brings a high-powered offense - could become a shootout.

Love Thy Neighbor: Carlsbad (No. 9) and Artesia (No. 4) square off in the Eddy County Rivalry. The Cavemen have plenty of excitement returning this season and could be a dark horse in 6A football. Artesia enters the Jeremy Maupin era and we wait to see how the Dogs rebound after two under .500 seasons. Staying on the eastern side of the state Hobbs (No. 11) travels to Clovis (No. 5) with hopes of getting upset this season after a close call during the Spring.

Most Intriguing Game: Raton and Eunice will square off in small-school football, creating a matchup of two very talented squads. Eunice has been key lately while the Raton Tigers bring a very talented roster. This one has piqued our interest the most and could end up the game of the week. Eunice will be going through a reload but years of winning should spill over into the year.