Biggest Questions Heading Into Week 3?

Who rebounds better Clovis or St. Pius?

Who can keep it closer Artesia vs Roswell or Centennial vs Cleveland?

Better first game showing La Cueva/Los Lunas or Volcano Vista/Eldorado?

More likely to happen Gadsden over ST or Rio Grande over Del Norte?

What do you have?

NMPreps.com's Spring 2021 Team Rankings - Week 3

New Mexico high school football week three team rankings. #nmpreps

6A FOOTBALL
1. Cleveland 1-0
2. Rio Rancho 1-0
3. Las Cruces 1-0
4. Clovis 1-1
5. Centennial 1-0
6. La Cueva 0-0
7. Carlsbad 1-1
8. Cibola 0-0
9. Volcano Vista 0-0
10. Eldorado 0-0
11. Sandia 0-0
12. Manzano 0-0
13. Hobbs 0-2
14. Onate 0-1
15. Santa Fe 0-1
16. Albuquerque 0-0
17. Atrisco Heritage 0-0
18. West Mesa 0-0
19. Gadsden 0-0
20. Rio Grande 0-0

5A FOOTBALL
1. Roswell 1-0
2. Goddard 1-0
3. Mayfield 0-1
4. Farmington 2-0
5. Los Lunas 0-0
6. Alamogordo 2-0
7. Artesia 0-2
8. Capital 1-0
9. Piedra Vista 1-1
10. Deming 1-0
11. Belen 0-0
12. Santa Teresa 0-0
13. Del Norte 0-0
14. Highland 0-0
15. Valley 0-0
16. Los Alamos 0-1
17. Miaymura 0-2
18. Chaparral 0-0

4A FOOTBALL
1. Portales 2-0
2. Grants 2-0
3. Lovington 2-0
4. Bloomfield 1-1
5. Kirtland Central 2-0
6. Taos 1-0
7. St. Pius X 0-1
8. Moriarty 1-1
9. Silver 0-0
10. Ruidoso 0-2
11. Valencia 0-0
12. Bernalillo 1-0
13. Aztec 0-2
14. Albuquerque Academy 1-1
15. Pojoaque Valley 0-1
16. Shiprock 1-1
17. Gallup 0-2
NR. Espanola Valley 0-1

Movement: Lovington is the surprise team and riser from week 1 class rankings. Started No. 5 and now up to No. 3. Bloomfield and Kirtland Central are the biggest movers or climbers from 8/9 to 4/5 this week. Aztec the biggest drop from 6 to 13, Pius 3 to 7.

3A FOOTBALL
1. Socorro (2-0)
2. St. Michael's (0-0)
3. Dexter (1-1)
4. Raton (0-1)
5. Hope Christian (2-0)
6. Hatch Valley (1-0)
7. NMMI (0-2)
8. Hot Springs (0-2)
9. Tucucmari (0-2)
10. Tohatchi (2-0)
11. Cuba (2-0)
12. Crownpoint (1-1)
13. Newcomb (0-2)
14. Thoreau (0-2)

Movement: This class is Socorro and the field. No true No. 2 at this point but teams 2-6 could claim it, at this point. Hope, I'm still not sold on and think No. 7 NMMI could win this week.

2A FOOTBALL
1. Eunice (2-0)
2. Texico (2-0)
3. Santa Rosa (1-0)
4. Hagerman (1-1)
5. Jal (1-1)
6. Tularosa (0-1)
7. Estancia (1-1)
8. Mescalero Apache (1-0)
9. Capitan (1-0)
10. Loving (0-2)
11. Questa (0-2)

Atrisco Heritage????????

FRIDAY SCHEDULE

Albuquerque Academy (1-1) at Bernalillo (1-0), 7pm
Bloomfield (1-1) at Farmington (2-0), 7pm
Capitan (1-0) at Cloudcroft (0-2), 7pm
Eunice (2-0) at Loving (0-2), 7pm
Gadsden (0-0) at Santa Teresa (0-0), 7pm
Grants (1-0) at Gallup (0-2), 7pm
Hagerman (1-1) at Jal (1-1), 7pm
Hatch Valley (1-0) at Socorro (2-0), 7pm
Hobbs (0-2) at Carlsbad (1-1), 7pm
Hondo Valley (1-0) at Gateway Christian (1-1)
Hot Springs (0-2) at Tularosa (0-1), 7pm
Lovington (2-0) at Goddard (1-0), 7pm
Mescalero Apache (1-0) at Mesilla Valley (0-2), 7pm
Newcomb (0-2) at Tohatchi (2-0), 7pm
Onate (0-1) at Las Cruces (1-0), 7pm
Roswell (1-0) at Artesia (0-2), 7pm
Santa Fe (0-1) at Los Alamos (0-1), 7pm
Shiprock (1-1) at Cuba (2-0), 7pm
St. Pius X (0-1) at Moriarty (1-1), 7pm
Tatum (2-0) at Melrose (2-0), 7pm
Thoreau (0-2) at Crownpoint (1-1), 7pm

Top 6A Game to Watch Tonight

Gadsden at Santa Teresa. Okay, maybe not an overall 6A game with 5A Santa Teresa in this contest. However, with limited options to pick from. Gadsden is in good hands and building things the right way, I'm intrigued by this 6A team and thinking it's about to turn around. They'll have new people in important positions - QB, RB, WR. Gabriel Orduno a 6-foot-3 LB is talent to watch.

Top 5A Game to Watch Tonight

Lovington at Goddard. Another cross-classification game but 5A Goddard is on the watch list after is crushing opening night win over Artesia last week. Lovington, from 4A, is the surprise team in the state at this point after a pair of big wins to start the season.

QB Watch

AJ Rivera (2023) has 463-passing yards on the season for Albuquerque Academy. This program was down and needing some life and after a new hire, things it looks like things are heading into the right direction. Rivera a sophomore sensation is off to a hot start and will look to keep things going again this week against Bernalillo. The Spartans have some talent on defense and will look to get to a 2-0 start.

Picking an Upset

Bloomfield over Farmington is not a big upset but an upset nonetheless looking. Farmington has some weapons on offense and Bloomfield is the defense unit team. Which will break first?

I have been one of the loudest voices for NM kids getting a look, not only from our local schools but from afar as well. Personally have called coaches from all levels and conferences for kids. After watching a ton of ball from this past weekend, I was disappointed at a few things.

1. If you are blocking away from the play how about actually block someone. Show some effort to get up field and put a body on someone. What if your back cuts back? Actually saw it live and in person, lazy backside (non-existing really) blocking followed by RB cutback for no gain!
2. Actually pursue to the football, not shut it down because you think you can’t get there. What happens if there is a fumble? If you hustle, could it be you that recovers?
3. A How about celebrate with your team when good things happen
B. Pick your teammates up when bad things happen
4. When your coaches are taking to you show some respect and actually pay attention to them. None of you are getting paid or know everything
This is the short list of things I saw from players, that think, they deserve a boat. Let us all be reminded when coaches are scouting players tape they see all of the above and there is no hiding from it. Thus, let the lesson be this, look in the mirror first and ask, AM I DOING EVERYTHING I CAN, before we bash on coaches for not recruiting me.
Last thing, out of all the kids I saw play this past week, the beat player was an underclass man and I mean UNDER class man. Some have seen the tape and since I don’t know him or his parents I will not put his name out there. All I’ll say is a 6A school that dominated.

Tularosa at Hatch Valley +225 pts either way

Goddard at Artesia +275 pts either way

Grants at St Pius X +275 either way

Carlsbad at Roswell +275 either way

Onate at Centennial +200 (Onate is the upset +350 pts)

Mayfield at Las Cruces +200 (Mayfield is the upset +325 pts)

Rio Rancho at Santa Fe +200 (SF is the upset +325 pts)

Dexter at Portales +200 pts (Dexter is the upset +275 pts)

Farmington at Miyamura +200 (Miyamura is the upset +275 pts)

Lovington at Hobbs +200 (Lovington is the upset +300 pts)

Estancia at Santa Rosa +225 (SR is the upset +275 pts)

Raton at Taos +250 pts (Taos is the upset 300 pts)

Hope at Hot Springs +250 (Hot Springs is the upset +325 pts)

Clovis at Cleveland +250 pts (Clovis is the upset +350 pts)

Most Likely to Upset in 5A Football?

What do you have?

Top Players from Week 2

We will post here when released.

Any match-ups that should happen? What are some rivalry games that need to remain?

Pick a 9-16 team in the March Madness Bracket that you see making the Sweet 16.

Will post today

NMPreps.com's Top 50 Prospects: Class of 2021
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The Top 50 Seniors in New Mexico high school basketball. NMPreps has been the number one source in New Mexico since 2010 and will continue to provide the best basketball coverage.

Abdul Khweis, 2021 (Taos High School): A very athletic forward that makes things happen around the rim. Averaged 17 points per game last season.

Andres Martinez, 2021 (McCurdy High School): Averaged 18.5 points and 10 rebounds last season. An athletic wing at 6-foot-4 that can rise above the rim.

Austyn Perea, 2021 (Albuqueruqe High School): The front court this season will utilize more guard and ball movement and will only benefit Perea who had a few double digit games.

Blake Muscato, 2021 (Clovis High School): Returning shooting guard for the Clovis Wildcats will likely be more of a three point threat this season as his production will be counted on more. He'll get more looks and could become more of a known name on the hardwood.

Bryson Wood, 2021 (Farmington High School): The 6-foot-1 wing for the Scorpions will look to guide them this season. Had a few key games and will look to take on a bigger role this season coming season.

Christian Lucero, 2021 (Rio Rancho High School): The Rams backcourt will be solid next season and the wing presence of Lucero will play huge for the Rams. Lucero averaged 10 points per game last season.

Christian Pacheco, 2021 (Deming High School): The Wildcats will look to 6-4 post player Pacheco as they look to get back to the state tournament. Pacheco is part of a sound group returning this season.

Dante Sanchez, 2021 (Logan High School): The Longhorns guard led the way with 22.4 points per game and welcomes back a very good Logan team in 2021.

Derek Chavez, 2021 (Valley High School): Coming off back-to-back state championships the Vikings now look Chavez in 2020/2021 to keep them going. Chavez, a smooth point guard

Devin Domina-Lovato, 2021 (Eldorado High School): Devin now moves into a must-score or must make a play position after they graduate their go-to players last season. Like his brother who went to the next level to play he can score.

Dominic Luna, 2021 (Capital High School): Not many expected the Capital Jaguars to play for the 5A State Championship game but they did after a 28-win season. Luna was instrumental in helping the Jaguars get there, he averaged 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game.

Elijah Parham, 2021 (Eldorado High School): His role, like Domina-Lovato will improve with the graduation of key players last season. This Eagles team will be led by these senior guards with a frontcourt of talent from 2022.

Elijah Valdivia, 2022 (Albuquerque High School): The Albuquerque Bulldogs will have a new head coach and the talented 5-9 guard will look to help guide the Dogs in year one.

Evan Gonzales, 2021 (Cleveland High School): One player on a continued power in Cleveland that doesn't get the spotlight he should. After a solid start to the season with his first eight games he was putting in some big scoring numbers. He would finish averaging around 10 points per game last season. He could be ready for a breakout season.

Fedonta "JB" White, 2021 (Santa Fe High School): Committed early to the University of New Mexico, White will be one of the most watched prospects in New Mexico. An athletic rim protector, has a smooth shooting touch and will quietly get 20 on any given night.

Gerald Juarez, 2021 (Rio Grande High School): The Ravens have struggled the last five years but Juarez a senior three point shooter will look to bring back some spark to the south valley.

Isaiah Brooks, 2021 (Atrisco Heritage Academy): Brooks will take the lead next season and you are sure to see a bump in his 12 points per game.

Isaiah Lewis, 2021 (Hobbs High School): I like what Lewis is capable of this coming season for the Hobbs Eagles. A player that is always on the move, scores well in transition and can penetrate while getting to the glass. Averaged around 6 points but on Hobbs teams that get up and down, you could have him go for 15 on any given night. One senior I could see get plenty of attention come post season.

Isaiah Mitchell, 2021 (Grady/San Jon School): Another small school player looking to make an impact this coming season. Mitchell will become the focus of this team next season after averaging 12 points and 3 rebounds per game.

Ivan Bernal, 2021 (Alamogordo High School): A stat stuffer and point guard that will have his name blow up this season. Averaged 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game.

Ja'shon Lowery, 2021 (La Cueva High School): Another athletic player in the 2021 class who will see his role and numbers grow in 2021. Lowery averaged 11 points a game last season.

Jared Hicks, 2021 (Goddard High School): Hicks looks to carry the load with Montanez since graduating. Hicks will run the point guard spot, handles the ball well and a fierce defender.

Javial Garcia, 2021 (Cobre High School): A first-team all-district player for the Cobre Indians last season look for Garcia and the Indians to be a deep threat this season. He averaged 10 points per game last season.

Jesus Alvardo-Luna, 2021 (Centennial High School): Averaged just under 10 points per game but the 6-foot-3 wing, Alvardo-Luna's production will only rise in 2021 as his role takes a bigger step.

Jordan Duda, 2021 (Espanola Valley High School): Duda will guide a very talented 2022 class returning for the Sundevils this season. Duda has some range to his game and can let it fly. Nice form and will be a double-digit guy all season.

Josiah Navarro, 2021 (Los Lunas High School): The Tigers lose the inside presence from last season (Santana and Kiehne) and his 12.6 points per game will likely need to be around 15, but Navarro can score with the best of them. Had a very solid start to the season and was looking like a 4A player of the year candidate.

Junior Hodnett, 2021 (Rio Rancho High School): A guard with some hops. He will be part of a solid duo in the backcourt for the Rams in 2021. Hodnett averaged 10 points per game last season.

Lamar Rogers, 2021 (Albuquerque High School): Rogers will be a go-to player for the Dogs this season as an inside presence on both ends of the floor. Wide span and ability to get up and down.

Nathan Hasberry, 2021 (Cleveland High School): A top talent to keep an eye on for the 2020/2021 season. Hasberry averaged 14 points per game last season for a Final Four team.

Nathan Salcido, 2021 (Hot Springs High School): Another prospect that played well for the Tigers title team in 2019 and looking to be a huge threat this coming season. An all-district player that averaged 11 points and 4 rebounds last season.

Nick Trujillo, 2021 (Grants High School): Shooting guard with some size to him. Trujillo can go off for 15 on any given night. Can create his own look and did well helping guide the Pirates back to the state tournament.

Noah Cunningham, 2021 (Volcano Vista High School): Maybe one of the better of the less talked about players for the coming 2021 season. Had a 26 point game in the APS metro Championships,

Sam Henderson, 2021 (Sandia Prep School): The 6-foot-6 shooting guard is geared to have a special season in 2021. The Sundevils are going to be a favorite and Henderson is a top 25 player from the 2021 class.

Tate Sorgen, 2021 (Melrose High School): One of the best in 1A basketball last season and looking to make a repeat in 2021. Sorgen averaged 16 points an 10 rebounds per game last season as a junior.

Taymon Burrola, 2021 (Roswell High School): On the scene for a couple years now, Burrola is coming off a 16 point per game season for the Coyotes.

Tre Watson III, 2021 (Cleveland High School): One of the top two-sport athletes in New Mexico who has several big offers in football but could garner some in hoops too. Averaged 17 points per game.

Tucker Smothermon, 2021 (Artesia High School): A 6-foot-4 wing that can knock it down from the outside. No official numbers but around 15 per game is about right in games we've seen. Has transferred to Lubbock, Texas.

Verrels Lukman, 2021 (Hot Springs High School): Instrumental to the state championship in 2018, Lukman will be the top guard to watch in 3A basketball this coming season. Averaged 15, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per contest.

Wyatt Wright, 2021 (Logan High School): The Longhorns could be a favorite in 1A basketball with a pair of players topping the list this preseason. Wright is a double-double type of player this coming season. The all-district player averaged 10 points and 8 rebounds last season.

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2022 Class: Top New Mexico High School Basketball Players
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NMPreps.com's list of the top New Mexico high school players for the 2021 season. #nmpreps

Adrian Ayon, 2022 (Santa Teresa High School): The Desert Warriors made a late season push into the post season in 2020. Ayon, now carries the torch with the graduation to a majority of the Warriors scoring.

Aljon Pinili, 2022 (Hot Springs High School) super quick guard who has played behind Senior Guard Verrels Lukman. Quick hands and can pull from deep.

Anthony Sanchez, 2022 (Bosque School): Sanchez played a big role in the Bobcats championship season averaging 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assist per game.

Brady Arrenius, 2022 (Cibola High School): Part of young roster that has a chance to be a top-10 team next season. He averaged 10 points per game last season, as the 6-6 forward has a chance to lead next season.

Carlos Quintana, 2022 (Santa Fe High School): The Demons are going through a transition again this off-season with the loss of another go-to player. Well, the strength could be outside the perimeter as Quintana is one of the top shooters.

Colby Wade, 2022 (Atrisco Heritage Academy): Wade seen action as a sophomore last season and will see his role improve as the 6-4 center will look to get more touches and minutes for the Jaguars this season.

Damian Aragon, 2022 (Goddard High School): The Rockets will be a riser this season and having a big that can handle the ball will only help in what they will do this season. Aragon will play at the three or four spot and a cager inside for the tough buckets.

Derek Sullivan, 2022 (Carlsbad High School): The Cavemen will have a new head coach this season but one that is very familiar with the program. Sullivan played some key minutes last season for the 14-14 Cavemen. Look for him to only improve over the next two seasons.

Devin Flores, 2022 (St. MIchael's School): A first team all-state player in 3A basketball Flores will look to guide the Horsemen in 2021.

Elefio Benavidez, 2022 (Santa Fe High School): Between Benavidez and Quintana the pair could break some three point records the next two years for the Demons. Team will look different but could be just as scary.

Isaiah Carr, 2022 (Las Cruces High School): The 6-foot-10 forward joins a stacked Bulldawgs program coming off a state championship. Carr also becomes another D-1 prospect on the Dawgs roster from the 2022 class.

Kaden Miller, 2022 (Hope Christian School): The Huskies lost some big pieces from last season but Miller and several others are ready to keep this basketball power moving forward.

Kaden Valdez, 2022 (Volcano Vista High School): The Hawks will lose key players from last season however, Valdez who played well last season will see his production improve. A 5-10 guard that should only get better.

Kevin Griner, 2022 (Valley High School): The Vikings are back-to-back champs and they have plenty of holes to fill on the roster. Griner had some post season experience and looks to team up with Derick Chavez.

Ja'Kwon Hill, 2022 (Volcano Vista High School): Hill and the Hawks could be ready for a return to the final nights of the season. Hill, a 6-foot guard has plenty of positive hype heading into the season.

Jalen Goar, 2022 (Hobbs High School): One of the top three-point shooters in New Mexico will be a three year starter for Hobbs. Goar averaged 15 points and 3 assists per game last season. Hobbs went 18-10 overall last season.

Jalen Greene, 2022 (Mayfield High School): The Trojans will be on to another head coach and Greene should be part of that building process. Averaged just shy of 10 points per game last season.

Jeremiah Morris, 2022 (Rio Rancho High School): A rising player that should his numbers and production only improve this season. He played behind some talented players and in a fast tempo system like Rio Rancho he'll be more in the mix this season. He will be a name to know by the end of the 2021 season.

Jeremiah Ortiz, 2022 (Cibola High School): Played a huge role for the Cougars last season as a sophomore. Averaged 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists per game. You will only see his numbers improve this coming season.

Joaquin Ortega, 2022 (Gallup High School): Ortega, a three year starter to this point (started as an 8th grader), could become one of the most decorated by the time he graduates. He has a 2nd team all district (8th grade) and a two-time first team all-district. Averaged 15.1 points per game last season and won defensive player of the year on his team with nearly 5 steals per game.

Joren Mirabal, 2022 (Magdalena High School): The six-foot guard played well for the state runner up Magdalena Steers. Mirbal averaged 17.6 points per game.

Jose Murrillo, 2022 (Highland High School): One, if not thee, top post player entering the 2020/2021 season. Murrillo averaged 14 points and 12 rebounds per contest. The Hornets played for the 4A state championship in March and looking to build off their 21-win season.

Mateo Hernandez, 2022 (Valley High School): The Valley Vikings will have a new head coach for the first time in over 20 years. The new coach will have some players to help carry them forward and Hernandez could be a very fine player the next two years.

Matthew Gonzales, 2022 (Robertson High School): A newcomer on the scene last season Gonzales had a stellar sophomore season and could be one of the top players in 3A come the 2020/2021 season.

Matthew Quartieri, 2022 (Raton High School): Quickly becoming one of the top overall athletes to know in New Mexico high school athletics. The 6-foot-3 star on the football field and basketball court.

Noah Reese, 2022 (Goddard High School): Reese had solid production last season for the Rockets. He averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals per game.

Santiago Rivas, 2022 (Escalante High School): Small school player that played well as a sophomore for the Lobos. Averaged 18 points per game.

Scott Mullin, 2022 (Alamogordo High School): A first team All-District player that can let it fly. The 6-3 wing, averaged around 12 points per game for the Tigers last season.

Sean Johnson, 2022 (Sandia High School): The 6-foot-6 wing is one of the top players in the classification and was getting set up for a breakout season. Averaged 16 points as a sophomore the 8-18 Sandia Matadors.

William 'Duece' Benjamin, 2022 (Las Cruces High School): Super smooth guard that can penetrate, knock down jay's, but also is a sound floor general. He helped guide a talented Bulldawgs team to the 2020 5A state championship.

Tainui Talaroa, 2022 (Mayfield High School): Part of the 2022 duo returning for the Mayfield Trojans. Talaroa, averaged 7 points and 3 rebounds for the Trojans during the 2020 season.

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Most Likely to Upset in 6A - Week 3

TOP 10 GAMES TO WATCH IN NEW MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

1. Cleveland (1-0) at Centennial (1-0): This could be a potential claim as the best in New Mexico for the Spring 2021 season. Centennial is the 5th ranked team in New Mexico but a win could help their claim to that title. Cleveland opened the season with a smashing win over then second ranked Clovis. The Storm looking to keep the title as top football team in 6A and New Mexico.

2. Clovis (1-1) at Rio Rancho (1-0): Clovis' loss last week hurt the intrigue to this game. However, Rio Rancho (No. 2 in 6A) is looking for their seat at the table as we could have some musical chairs behind Cleveland. Rio Rancho opened against Santa Fe last week and won with ease. Can they continue their winning ways against the Wildcats No. 5)?

3. Lovington (2-0) at Goddard (1-0): This game should have all of the hype this week with both looking their best. Lovington (No. 3 NMPreps 4A Rankings) will look to take another upset over a bigger class in Goddard (No. 2 NMPreps 5A Rankings). Goddard looked impressive last week winning 50-22 over Artesia. Lovington has the upset win over Hobbs last week, 28-25.

4. Volcano Vista (0-0) at Eldorado (0-0): It would be difficult to leave a top 10 6A game off the list. The Hawks of VV are going through a transition as they graduated plenty of talent over the last two years. They do have a group of 2021 and 2022 prospects that could have breakout games this weekend. Simon Gray and Tyler Bush from 2021 class and receiver Kaden Valdez (2022) is another would could have his name grow as a two-sport athlete. Eldorado features their roster full of top players as well - Nick Petty (QB/2021), Elijah Goree (RB/2021) and Elias Franco (ATH-DB/2022).

5. La Cueva (0-0) at Los Lunas (0-0): If this game took place during a regular non-pandemic season we would be very hyped to watch this contest. Los Lunas (No. 5 in 5A) has top talent Tyler Kuehne (UCLA commit) while La Cueva features Ja'Shon Lowery (UNM) and Brad Thomas among other top talents in the state.

6. Bloomfield (1-1) at Farmington (2-0): Battle of the 4's in this game. Bloomfield ranked 4th in 4A, Farmington ranked 4th in 5A. Both are hot right now, Bloomfield with their win over Piedra Vista might have them a little hotter on the meter this week. Bloomfield likes things low on the scoring end, while Farmington can put points up in a hurry.

7. Santa Rosa (1-0) at Texico (2-0): Another 2A football game making the list with No. 3 in 2A Texico taking on No. 3 Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa with a big time win to open their season last week, 40-0 over Estancia. Texico at 2-0 also with an impressive showing last week with a win over 3A's NMMI, 46-7.

8. Cibola (0-0) at Sandia (0-0): The highlight and reason to get out and watch this contest is in the arm of Top 2023 Quarterback Aiden Chavez. The young man has his stock through the roof and can't wait to catch him on the field this season. Sandia, returned to the playoffs last season and although they are under the radar and Washington State commit Sam Carrell won't play they could be a dark horse to win this game, as an underdog.

9. Jal (1-1) vs Hagerman (1-1): Both enter this contest ranked 4th (Hagerman) and 5th (Jal) after splitting their opening games. Both losses come at the hands of the top ranked Eunice Cardinals. This one should be one of the best to watch in 2A football.

10. Socorro (2-0) vs Hatch Valley (1-0): 3A game on the list this week as the top ranked Socorro Warriors (No. 1 NMPreps 3A Rankings) will host district opponent Hatch Valley (No. 6). Hatch Valley will look to contain this Socorro offense that has gone for 80 points in their opening games.

11. Alamogordo (2-0) at Silver (0-0): The only reason this Saturday game is so low on the list is the fact that Silver (No. 9 in 4A) has yet to hit the field this season. Alamogordo (No. 6 in 5A) at 2-0 is climbing the rankings and creates a game that brings intrigue. Top players Walker Wenzel (Silver/QB) and Alamogordo's Sean Hays provides a nice headline.

12. Roswell (1-0) at Artesia (0-2): Should this one be higher? Likely. However, the Coyotes are now the top dog in 5A football and enter as the two-time defending 5A state champs and a quality win over Carlsbad during week one. Artesia at 0-2 is slumping this season and the 28-point loss last week to Goddard didn't look great. However, I will say that they have played two really good opponents and playing Roswell just adds to the strength.

Agree or disagree? What games did we miss?

What did you learn from Week 2?

Most Likely to Upset in 4A Football - Week 3

Today UNM interviewed Richard Pitino, current HC at Minnesota and son of all-time great cheater Rick Pitino. Hearing that Richard is easily the front runner with some outlets already saying he will be the named the next HC. Tim Miles is said be scheduled for an interview tomorrow.

Most Intriguing Score From Friday Night?

FRIDAY
Alamogordo 37, Ruidoso 12 - F
Bloomfield 14, Piedra Vista 0 - F
Capitan 34, Mesilla Valley 6 - F
Centennial 49, Onate 17 - F
Clovis Chrisitan 44, Dora 6 - F
Elida 56, Floyd 6 - F
Eunice 34, Jal 21 - F
Farmington 50, Miyamura 18 - F
Fort Sumner 50, Logan 0 - F
Grants 13, St. Pius X 2 - F
Hagerman 50, Loving 0 - F
Lovington 28, Hobbs 25 - F
Melrose 58, Menaul 0 - F
Mescalero Apache 44, Cloudcroft 14 - F
Portales 34, Dexter 6 - F
Ramah 67, Reserve 12 - F
Socorro 40, Las Cruces-JV 0 - F


SATURDAY
Hope 49 Hot Springs 14
Hatch 13 Tularosa 8
Tatum 34 Magdalena 28
Bernalillo 50 Gallup 0
Deming 50 Pojoaque 0
Cleveland 45 Clovis 14
Rio Rancho 57 Santa Fe 6
Goddard 50 Artesia 22
Roswell 24 Carlsbad 14
Taos 21 Raton 14
Capital 55 Los Alamos 7
Texico 46 NMMI 7
Moriarty 50 Espanola 0
Academy 42 Tucumcari 7
Cuba 20 Thoreau 6
Santa Rosa 40 Estancia 0
Crownpoint 20 Newcomb 12
Animas 40 Carizozo 26
Tohatchi 22 Shiprock 18
Mountainair 28 Gateway 18
Crownpoint 20 Newcomb 12
Tatum 34 Magdalena 28
Kirtland Central 25 Aztec 6

What do you have?