NBA
Suns (-1.0) vs Clippers, Tonight. I hate betting my team and especially how bad we looked Thursday. Going Phoenix.

NASCAR
Taking Kyle Larson (225) at Pocono - long track should lead most of it. I do like Willie Byron (900) too. My longshot is Austin Dillon (10000)

No NHL this weekend. Tampa Bay likely to win the Cup though.

Kicker---Mississippi State wins CWS?

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Congratulations on becoming the new AC at Belen HS!

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2020 New Mexico Mr. Football Candidates

Luke Padilla 2021 RB Capital. 486 rushing yards and 10 TDs in 3 games.

Caleb Carrillo Farmington QB has 1197 yds passing and 17 TD's and 166 yds rushing and 6 TD's giving him almost 1100 yds and 23 TD's in 4 games. He is a special player.

Terrell "TJ" Hocker (Grants)- 585 rushing yards - 37 carries (15.8 yards per carry) - 7 rushing TD's 1 fumble return TD

Baylor Diaz (QB) Portales - 467 passing yard - 7 TDs 1 Int - 445 rushing yards - 5 TDs

Johnny Herrera Volcano Vista 52-83 1080 yards 12 tds 2 ints passer rating of 128.6 also 19 att for 137 yards rushing and 1 td - Giving him 750 total yards and 8 tds in 2 games this season. -14 Total Tackles in 2 games as a starting Free Safety.

Ayden Madrid Bernalillo - 56 carries 356 yds 9 rec 110 yds 46 Total Team Points out of 114 37 Tackles 3 Sacks 15 TFL 1 INT 1 Fum Rec

Jeston Webskowski - Clovis - 740 rushjing yards, 8 TDs, 2 receiving TDs.

Braxton McDonald - Artesia - 475 receiving yards, 7 TDs.

Luke Wysong - Cleveland - 15 recpt. 429 yards 7 TDs 61 yards rushing

Jeff Davison - Cleveland - 851 yards passing, 16 TDs in 4 Games.

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King of New Mexico: Top Head Coach Power Rankings

Today, we take another look at the King of New Mexico feature as we rank the top head coaches in New Mexico high school football We took several categories (state championships, perfect seasons, 10-win seasons, etc) and assigned them points. We also gave some points for players making it to college football and those that do the extra or "likeness" (social media, promoting to colleges, etc) - the coaches that go the extra mile. Again, it's not perfect and you can debate it but for a second year here we go!

Seasons: 2020, 2019, 2018

6A & 5A FOOTBALL

#1 HEATH RIDENOUR
Cleveland High Schools
Record: 27-3
Pts: 106
Notes: Has a state championship, two perfect seasons, and record 27-wins in three years.

#2 JEFF LYNN
Roswell High School
Record: 24-2
Pts: 87
Notes: A majority of points come from back-to-back state titles.

#3 JEREMY MAUPIN
Artesia High School
Record: 22-6
Pts: 76
Notes: Points come from his three years at Los Lunas High School.

#4 BRANDON BACK
La Cueva High School
Record: 21-7
Pts: 62
Notes: Brandon Back and La Cueva won it all in 2018 after a perfect regular season. Could be on the climb again as the Bears could be very good in 2021.

#5 AARON OCAMPO
Centennial High School
Record: 22-5
Pts: 47
Notes: Definitely goes above and beyond for his program and gets wins along the way. Player development is among the best as he continues to rebuild each season.

#6 CHAD WALLIN
Volcano Vista High School
Record: 22-5
Pts: 31
Notes: The 11-win season really boosted the Hawks but the Hawks, although playing in the toughest district in the state, continue to hold their own.

#7 JEFF DALTON
Farmington High School
Record: 19-8
Pts: 28
Notes: The riser on the power rankings with a 5-0 season and 19-wins in the last three years.

#8 CAL FULLERTON
Clovis High School
Record: 15-13
Pts: 20
Notes: We could give extra points for playing the toughest schedule consistently. Also, getting players to the next level is on the rise, you can tell they give it all at CHS.

#9 RODERICK WILLIAMS
Cibola High School
Record: 15-12
Pts: 18
Notes: Cibola is a tough job as kids have either gone to Volcano Vista or to the Rio Rancho schools. Head coach Williams continues to excel with the Cougars even when projected to rebuild.

#10 MARK LOPEZ
Las Cruces High School
Record: 19-9
Pts: 12
Notes: The Bulldawgs had a great Spring season and although they will have holes to fill this Fall they will be a threat. Lopez is one of the few head coaches that took over for mentor and kept things moving in the winning direction.


Working on 4A - 2A next.


Link: 2020 King of New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOGS
Season: 2021
Best Case Scenario: 7-3 overall, 3-3 district
Worst Case Scenario: 3-7 overall, 1-5 district
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NMPreps Prediction: 4-6 overall, 1-5 district

Overview: The Albuquerque High Bulldogs have a favorable schedule in the pre-district slate and could be 4-0 entering district play. Plus they have their first five games at Milne, their home field in APS. The hard part for the Bulldogs will be battling in a district with some powers - Eldorado, La Cueva, and Clovis. If I had to flip a few games watch for the Organ Mountain opener and the Del Norte game. They could either go 2-0 or 0-2 in those coin flips.


Link: 2021 Albuquerque Schedule
Link: 6A Preseason Rankings

Click here https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/level-up-next-5-new-mexico-hs-football-commits

Gadsden and Rio Grande will play independent this year, others have done it in the past. When looking at classification alignment we should look more than just an enrollment number. Why not look at competitive level too? I get the old school, want to win, get better. True, but that is just not easy for all when you lack tradition (for the most part), jimmy and joes and money that some others have or can get.

I say that we should also consider competitiveness along with enrollment numbers. It'll help develop more schools and interest at schools that maybe have never had the interest. Just look what the short season and schedules have done for some schools.

Where to Start
First, let's go to three year blocks.
I took the 2019, 2018, and 2017 season for competitive two-year look. Record and Playoffs plus the level played at then until the first three year block with this look.
7 teams crowned state champs - same as now.
Will stay in class unless enrollment drops under 1400.
Move up and down based on success or lack of success in terms of wins/losses and playoffs. Get points for District championships, records (above .500), district placement, and playoffs along with playoff wins and state championships.

CLASS 4A - DIVISION I (2600-1400) - 14 Schools
NORTH DISTRICT
Cibola
Cleveland
Eldorado
La Cueva
Manzano
Rio Rancho
Volcano Vista

SOUTH DISTRICT
Las Cruces
Centennial
Clovis
Mayfield
Carlsbad
Los Lunas
Roswell

CLASS 4A - DIVISION II (2600-1400) - 13 Schools
NORTH DISTRICT
Albuquerque
Capital
Farmington
Piedra Vista
Sandia
Santa Fe

SOUTH DISTRICT
Alamogordo
Atrisco Heritage
Gadsden
Hobbs
Organ Mountain
Rio Grande
West Mesa

PLAYOFFS
Top 8 Teams Make the Playoffs
Automatic Bid - District Champs
6 At-Large Bids


HIGHEST ENROLLMENT

1. Rio Rancho (2558)
2. Cleveland (2484)
3. Volcano Vista (2227)
4. Cibola (1896)
5. Sandia (1835)
6. La Cueva (1800)
7. Albuquerque (1786)
8. Atrisco Heritage (2312)
9. Eldorado (1759)
10. West Mesa (1745)
11. Santa Fe (1621)
12. Rio Grande (1595)
13. Farmington (1455)
14. Manzano (1438)
15. Piedra Vista (1428)
16. Capital (1424)
17. Los Lunas (1420)
18. Hobbs (2774)
19. Carlsbad (1653)
20. Clovis (2026)
21. Centennial (1663)
22. Las Cruces (1742)
23. Organ Mountain (1652)
24. Gadsden (1474)
25. Roswell (1425)
26. Alamogordo (1411)
27. Mayfield (1401)

CLASS 3A - DIVISION I (1350-600) - 13 Schools
Belen (1011)
Bernalillo (780)
Bloomfield (747)
Grants (822)
Highland (1163)
Taos (765)
St. Pius X (700)

Atresia (1039)
Deming (1318)
Goddard (1149)
Lovington (971)
Portales (783)
Silver (619)

CLASS 3A - DIVISION II (1350-600) - 13 Schools
NORTH DISTRICT
Albuquerque Academy (800)
Aztec (759)
Espanola Valley 875)
Gallup (862)
Los Alamos (1202)
Miyamura (1207)
Pojoaque Valley (632)

SOUTH DISTRICT
Chaparral (1099)
Del Norte (1059)
Moriarty (695)
Santa Teresa (1278)
Valencia (948)
Valley (1067)

PLAYOFFS
8 teams make playoffs
2 automatic bids - DCs
6 at-large bids.

COMING SOON
CLASS 2A

CLASS 1A

8-MAN FOOTBALL

Most likely to win a state championship in the next two years: Goddard or Mayfield

Most likely to have a winning season: Albuquerque or Santa Fe

Most likely to host a playoff game: Cibola or Eldorado

Most Likely to win state: Portales or Socorro

Most likely to win 10-games: Rio Rancho or Cleveland

Western Conference Finals: Suns or Clippers

Eastern Conference Finals: Hawks or Bucks

RECRUITING NEWS - 2022 CLASS

Cayden Romero
Rio Rancho HS
Offers: University of New Mexico
Follow: Romero Recruiting News

Hunter Haemker
La Cueva HS
Offers: University of New Mexico
Committed: University of New Mexico
Follow: Haemker Recruiting News

Roger Carreon
Jal High School
Offers: University of New Mexico, Illinois State, Boise State
Committed: Boise State University
Follow: Carreon Recruiting News

Past
Class of 2021 - Recruiting & Updates
Class of 2020 - Recruiting & Updates
Class of 2019 - Recruiting & Updates
Class of 2018 - Recruiting & Updates
Class of 2017 - Recruiting & Updates

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2021 New Mexico High School Preseason Home

2021 Team Schedules
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Early Preseason Rankings
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Preseason District Projections
District 1-5A
District 2-5A
District 3-5A
District 1-4A
District 2-4A
District 3-4A
District 4-4A
District 1-3A
District 2-3A
District 3-3A
District 4-3A
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Players to Watch
Top Quarterbacks
Top Running Backs
Top Wide Receivers
Top Offensive Linemen
Top Defensive Linemen
Top Defensive Ends
Top Defensive Backs
Top Linebackers

Best/Worst Case Scenario
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Who are they?

Only 8 teams make the tournament this year. District champs are automatically in.

In 5A, Hobbs, Rio Rancho, and Rio Grande will be in as district champs. La Cueva and Onate are likely going to be district champs as well, but need to win this weekend.

Sandia is probably in. That leaves a bunch of team in the mix for the last three spots: Piedra Vista, Carlsbad, Cleveland, Volcano Vista, Centennial, Farmington. Some quality teams won’t make it.

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Rumors out there in no particular order...

Mark Martinez - Head Coach San Diego State University
Andy Cannizarro - Former HC at Mississippi State and Recruiting Coordinator at LSU, Pro ball coaching experience, current HS head coach in Louisiana I believe
Tim Esmay - Former HC at Utah, Arizona State and MILB Manager
Jordan Pacheco - Former Lobo and MLB player
Kyle Evans - Cubs Senior Director (El Dorado HS)
Current LSU assistant coach - Reported that Mainieri will announce retirement this month at LSU. Not sure of the assistants name.

Going to be a lot of movement this June with possible moves at LSU, Texas A&M, and Rice