WOW six games last night and the average score for each team was 37.9 per team.

Winners averaged 52.3 points and the non winners averaged 22.1 points.
Is this the beginning of an offensive explosion weekend?

I can see several mercy rule games on the night.

ENMU improves to 6-1after 24-15 win over Tarleton ST.

Who are the favorites in 2018?

What did you learn Friday night?

Post your week 9 rankings?

Give us your college football upset pick for week 6

AND

Your predictions for New Mexico schools:

1. New Mexico @ Fresno St.
2. New Mexico State @ Georgia Southern
3. Eastern New Mexico @ Tarleton State
4. Chadron State @ New Mexico Highlands
5. Western New Mexico @ #11 Texas A&M - Commerce

*****WEEK EIGHT SCOREBOARD (OCT. 12th - 14th)*****

Animas 56, Hondo 6
Aztec 41, Bloomfield 13
Capitan 51, Tularosa 0
Centennial 37, Mayfield 23
Cleveland 63, Cibola 33
Eldorado 49, Sandia 30
Escalante 39, Santa Fe 6
Eunice 19, Dexter 0
Farmington 42, Kirtland Central 7
Grants 42, Valencia 16
Hatch Valley 28, Santa Teresa 8
Hobbs 54, Gadsden 0
Lake Arthur 34, Floyd 16
Las Cruces 45, Carlsbad 6
Manzano 34, Clovis 10
Melrose 62, Logan 8
Mesilla Valley 56, Cloudcroft 32
Moriarty 53, NMMI 0
Newcomb 50, Crownpoint 0
Roswell 51, Alamogordo 0
Ruidoso 55, Hope Christian 33
Socorro 28, Hot Springs 12
Tatum 33, Gateway Christian 19
Valley 33, Albuquerque 16
West Las Vegas 42, Bernalillo 7
Zuni 39, Wingate 23

Listen and watch games from Artesia, Goddard and Roswell each Friday night. Also, the after show with Gene Dow from 10pm-10:30pm.

EVHS has fired Head Football Coach Jesus Maes. Expect AD Phillip Roybal to finish the season as interim coach.

At this point in the season, focus turns to district placement, which is a big factor in state seeding. This includes paying attention to the tiebreakers, starting with head-to-head and goal differential among the tied teams. Remember that the NMAA uses the standard soccer system of 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, so the order that the district standings are listed in in MaxPreps (which is based on winning percentage and ignores draws) is not always accurate.

Monday:
Hope Christian (14-1) at Farmington (9-3-2). Hope is ranked No. 5 in the state, regardless of class. Their only loss was to Academy.

Tuesday:
Valencia (6-8-1) at St. Pius (8-3-3). St. Pius should cruise to the district title, and Valencia (3-1) is currently just ahead of Los Lunas (2-2) for second. Valencia played SPX fairly close in their last matchup, falling 4-3.
Academy (10-4-2) at Capital (11-4-1). Academy took care of business at home against Capital and Los Alamos, but has to travel to face both rivals this week.
Hobbs (11-2-2) at Gadsden (10-6). Hobbs (7-0-1 in district) holds a narrow lead over Mayfield (7-1). Gadsden (5-4-1) has two-point lead over Las Cruces (4-3-1) for third.
Chaparral (9-7) at Santa Teresa (9-4-1). A lot yet to be determined in this district. In a four-team district like this one (and 2-5A and 4-5A), every district game is crucial. Chaparral has a narrow lead over ST and Deming for second, and this is the first meeting of these two teams.

Wednesday:
Sandia (6-8) vs. Eldorado (8-4-2). Current standings in 2-6A have La Cueva (5-0-1), Eldorado (4-1-1), Sandia (4-2), Clovis (3-3). Eldorado won the first meeting with Sandia, 5-2. Props to the Matadors, which started 0-5, but are now right in the playoff picture. Their problem is that their poor start means that they are only No. 17 in MaxPreps in 6A, so they need to finish second in the district to have a good chance at state. Eldorado had a damaging loss at Clovis last week.

Thursday:
St. Pius at Los Lunas (8-8). Remember that St. Pius has not yet lost to a New Mexico team.
Volcano Vista (10-3-1) at Rio Rancho (11-4-2). In 1-6A, Volcano is 3-1 while both Rio Rancho and Cleveland are 3-1-1. Rio Rancho won the first meeting with Volcano, 3-0.
Highland (8-4-1) at Atrisco Heritage (5-6-2). Highland is a good story. Two years ago, they were 2-16. They started 1-3 this year, but are 7-1-1 since, including a close 2-1 loss to Albuquerque High. But it is no guarantee that this district will get two teams in the tournament. Highland is No. 11 in MaxPreps. Right now Highland is second in the district at 3-1-1 while Atrisco is 2-3, and they play twice in three days, due to a rescheduled rainout.

Friday:
Hope Christian at Portales (6-6). You wonder if one of these long road trips will catch up to Hope. The Huskies have been to Farmington (twice), Roswell, and Ruidoso, and this trip to Portales comes right after a trip to Farmington on Monday.
Academy at Los Alamos (12-5). Academy not only has a win right now over Los Alamos but is plus-two in the head-to-head tiebreaker, so Los Alamos has some work to do.

Saturday:
Sandia vs. La Cueva (10-0-3). Sandia had La Cueva down 2-0 in the second half last week before giving up the lead and the game.
Chaparral at Alamogordo (12-3-1). This is Alamo’s last home game before ending the season with games at Santa Teresa and Deming. Alamo is in the discussion for the No. 1 seed at state.
Mayfield at Gadsden
Atrisco Heritage at Highland

34-10 win. Manzano outscored Clovis, 28-3, in 2H.

Story: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/manzano-maintains-no-1-ranking-with-convincing-victory-over-clovis

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What did you learn Friday night?

What does your week 8 rankings look like?

10 Things Going Into The Season

1. Who is this year's Cinderella in 6A?
Last season it was 12-seed Volcano Vista. In 2016 it was 11-seed Rio Rancho. If we had to pick a Cinderella or dark horse going into the season the likes of Atrisco Heritage Academy, Clovis or a Manzano could peak the interest. We are not talking favorites here.

2. Defending champion that will do it again in 2018?
We know the norm with Hope Christian. Roswell returns one of the top players in the state in 6-foot-7 Logan Eaker but a new head coach could create a challenge. Volcano Vista in 6A lost a heck of a player in David Cormier. Maybe, Pecos is the next obvious choice not named Hope. They return Mario Archuleta and Carlos Cordova.

3. Who is the early season Mr. Basketball favorites?
If I had to pick. I might not pick the biggest name out there, big as in tallest. I might go with Markus Collins of Las Cruces. Plenty of names we are well aware of in Anthony Chavez (Valley), Marlon Cunningham (Albuquerque) or Taylor Turner (Cleveland) but we've liked Collins. The Bulldawgs could also be playing on the final day.

4. Possibly lead the state in scoring?
The 6-foot-4 guard from Piedra Vista in Jarrett Graham will be a name that shines this season. Yes, it has for two years now but the senior farewell will shoot his way into any game.

5. A team that will be the most exciting to watch and could average 100-points?
Are we reaching? Yes, but make sure your defense is not reaching or they'll be teaching. Cleveland added the top-ranked player in the state in Taylor Turner. This team has plenty of weapons. Turner, Jalen Munn (Jr), Aamer Muhammad (Jr) and Jayden Phillps (Sr) lead a talented bunch.

6. Best district in 6A basketball?
The obvious will again be 1-6A but 4-6A will be sneaky good. It will also be a district that shouldn't surprise with post season success. Valley, West Mesa, and Albuquerque should be postseason plus two teams.

7. Is there a favorite in 5A basketball?
Roswell, as mentioned returns a stud in Eaker but as mentioned they have to replace a head coach and couple key players. Kirtland Central returns a nice roster, along with Los Lunas featuring one a player with a high-ceiling in Zanen Zeller. Belen had success last season and with a new head coach, they will be on the look-out. Alamogordo was on the verge last season, they return some athletes.

8. Any hope in 4A basketball?
Portales seemed the top choice last season. They made it fun. Silver returns Tristin Moore and Sal Cruz. Robertson lost a key player this Fall but return Arjay Ortiz. Not to sure if the title leaves the Huskies unless Murphy left and last we check he didn't.

9. 2A basketball has an opening?
Lordsburg won it all. They graduated it all. Mesilla Valley made a surprising run. Magdalena still has Jorrell Mirabal. Are there more teams that could make a run?

10. The best thing about Fall?
Nope, not pumpkin spice lattes. I go - Indoor concession food (Yes, I've been waiting). Benches to sit on. Goodbye sidelines where I almost get hit. Oh and the great game of basketball. Can you feel it in the air?

Add some more things that we've clearly missed.

I'm heading over to Clovis tomorrow for Friday night's Manzano-Clovis clash. Any suggestions for restaurants in Clovis for my pregame meal?

We have a lot of rivalry games coming up over the next five weeks. IYO, what is New Mexico's best high school FB rivalry?

6A: Manzano (7-0)
Left on the Schedule
10/13 - at Clovis (3-3)
10/19 - Eldorado (5-2)
10/27 - BYE
11/2 - Sandia (4-2)

5A: Belen (7-0)
Left on the Schedule
10/13 - BYE
10/20 - at Grants (2-5)
10/27 - St. Pius X (4-2)
11/4 - at Los Lunas (5-2)

5A: Miyamura (6-0)
Left on the Schedule
10/13 - at Gallup (1-5)
10/20 - Kirtland Central (4-2)
10/27 - at Farmington (3-3)
11/3 - Aztec (2-4)

4A: Robertson (6-0)
Left on the Schedule
10/12 - at Santa Fe Indian (4-3)
10/20 - St. Michael's (5-1)
10/28 - West Las Vegas (4-2)
11/3 at Pojoaque Valley (1-6)

3A: Eunice (7-0)
Left on the Schedule
10/13 - at Dexter (4-2)
10/20 - Tularosa (6-1)
10/28 - BYE
11/3 - Loving (3-4)

PICK EM - WEEK 8

How it works. Pick the winner of the 10 games listed, we keep track of the points, and provide weekly standings, and have an end of the year tournament, and pass out prizes. Get your picks in as soon as possible.

Tularosa vs Capitan, +4,000 (Tularosa is upset +5,000)
Clovis vs Manzano, +4,000 (Clovis is the upset +4,600)
Carlsbad vs Las Cruces, +4,000 (Carlsbad is the upset +4,800)
Mayfield vs Centennial, +4,400 (Mayfield is the upset +4,900)
Volcano Vista at Rio Rancho, +4,500 (Volcano Vista is the upset +5,500)
Sandia vs Eldorado, +4,500 (Sandia is the upset +5,500)
Kirtland Central vs Farmington, +4,750 (Kirtland is upset +5,300)
St. Pius vs Los Lunas, +4,900 (Pius is upset +5,400)
Dexter vs Eunice, +5,000 either way
Kicker: West Mesa vs Atrisco Heritage Academy, +6,000 either way

How To Post Your Picks (These are not my picks)
Tularosa
Clovis
Carlsbad
Mayfield
Volcano
Sandia
Kirtland
St. Pius
Dexter
West Mesa

Keep this thread to picks only so other users don’t get confused

Post thoughts on games here

Rio Rancho outscored VV, 20-0, in the 2H.

Story: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/dominant-second-half-propels-rio-rancho-past-volcano-vista

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Be Bold. What do you have this week?

For the week#8 picks as of Thursday afternoon - with just over 50 picks made by that time frame


Overall % of picks NM Prep’s posters favoring for these games



Tukie/Cap 95+% for Capitan

Clov/Manz 80% for Manzano

Carl/LC 95+% for Las Cruces

May/Cent 70% for Centennial

VV/RR 95% for Rio Rancho

Sand/Eldo 95+% for Eldorado

KC/Farm 95% for Farmington

St P/LL 95% for Los Lunas

Dex/Eun 95% for Eunice

WM/AHA 60% for Atrisco

Interestingly enough not top 25 match-ups this week...

TCU @ Kansas State

Texas Tech @ West Virgina

Oklahoma @ Texas

Utah @ USC

Boise State @ San Diego St.

South Carolina @ Tennessee

Auburn @ LSU

Who Wins: Atrisco vs West Mesa