As many of you know I have a career working in higher education. Many of you that have reached out via text, email or phone calls and have got to know me over the years, know that my passion is to help out students and our student-athletes. I was fortunate to have a high school coach who wanted to make sure we had a plan for college. I have also pushed former players to do the same thing and was fortunate to hire many at UNM when I worked there. Simply put I want to make a positive impact. Not everyone will play college sports however, we all can go to college and achieve our dreams.

So the reason for my long post.....

I am hosting an event for high school seniors and juniors who are looking to gain more information about college, HU Round Up on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. New Mexico Highlands continues to rank as the most affordable University in New Mexico, Southwest and Nation. Your student will be taught by faculty members (89% hold the highest degree in their field). The fun side is our extra (outdoor recreation, ski trips, concerts, outdoor equipment) does not cost extra.

The cool part though is the event with be in conjunction with a football game. So if you'd like to see the Cowboys take on the 2014 DII National Champs CSU-Pueblo we are giving that option. Food, T-Shirts and information regarding our school along with a speech from our President, Dr. Sam Minner.

I promise this will be my only classifieds news like this. It would be cool to see some teams make it up. our new field should be complete by then as well.

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE

1. Alabama Crimson Tide
2. Oklahoma Sooners
3. Clemson Tigers
4. USC Trojans
5. Penn State Nittany Lions
6. Washington Huskies
7. Michigan Wolverines
8. Ohio State Buckeyes
9. Oklahoma State Cowboys
10. Wisconsin Badgers
11. Florida State Seminoles
12. LSU Tigers
13. Georgia Bulldogs
14. Louisville Cardinals
15. Auburn Tigers
16. Virginia Tech Hokies
17. Miami Hurricanes
18. Kansas State Wildcats
19. Stanford Cardinal
20. TCU Horned Frogs
21. Washington State Cougars
22. South Florida Bulls
23. Tennessee Volunteers
24. Florida Gators
25. UCLA Bruins

6A Top 10 Scoring Defenses

Rank Team PA/G

1 La Cueva 9.5
2 Manzano 13.5
3 Rio Rancho 17.3
4 Clovis 18.0
5 Sandia 20.5
6 Cleveland 21.8
7 Volcano Vista 22.0
7 Las Cruces 22.0
9 Piedra Vista 22.5
10 Atrisco Heritage 23.3

6A Top 10 Scoring Offenses

Rank Team PF/G

1 Las Cruces 45.5
2 Hobbs 45.3
3 Manzano 45.0
4 Eldorado 44.8
5 Rio Rancho 42.5
6 La Cueva 40.8
7 Sandia 36.0
7 Atrisco Heritage 36.0
9 Volcano Vista 35.8
10 Clovis 34.8

up big in the second half. Was 35-0

GOTW is Centennial at Cleveland. Huge game for both teams as they prepare for district play.

Story: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/baker-s-dozen-will-hawks-ride-the-storm-out-in-key-week-4-battle-

(Note -- the records listed in these posts are from MaxPreps, and are only as up to date as the coaches inputting them).

Tuesday:
Volcano Vista (6-1) at St. Pius (1-3-1). Volcano Vista is lurking under the radar as a possible 6A title contender. Their only loss is to Valley in overtime, and they have one-goal wins over Cleveland, Rio Rancho and Atrisco Heritage.
Eldorado (4-2-1) at Albuquerque High (4-1-1). Eldorado has lost to Rio Rancho and Cleveland and could use a signature win against a 6A team.
Hobbs (5-2-1) at Las Cruces (5-4). Las Cruces needs a district win after losing to Gadsden in its opener.
Los Alamos (8-2) at Farmington (1-2-1).
Capital (6-1-1) at Santa Fe (4-1-1).
Academy (5-1-2) at Atrisco Heritage (1-3-2). Atrisco has played a tough schedule and has been very competitive in every game, but at some point they have to beat a top-notch team to be considered a real contender.

Wednesday:
Valley (4-3) at Rio Rancho (6-3)

Thursday:
Academy at Albuquerque High
St. Pius at La Cueva (4-0-2). St. Pius started its season later than most other teams and now faces a tough stretch – they have four games in eight days against Volcano, La Cueva, Farmington and Grants.
Alamogordo (6-3-1) at Artesia (4-3). Alamo just had its most impressive win, 4-0 over Hobbs. Artesia has played a fairly easy schedule thus far, but this is still a very impressive start for them considering that they only won five games in the last three seasons combined.

Friday:
Los Alamos at Piedra Vista (7-3). The Hilltoppers spent the weekend in Albuquerque and are making the three-hour drive to Farmington twice this week.
Farmington at St. Pius

Saturday:
Socorro (5-3-1) at Moriarty (5-1-1)
Gadsden (7-2) at Hobbs
Mayfield (7-1-1) at Centennial (5-4)

A look around college football on how former New Mexico high school football players did Week 2:

(These were gleaned from box scores which of course don't have OL stats and are sometimes wrong so feel free to add to the list)

Romell Jordan (RS Senior, Las Cruces) - New Mexico (2 rushes for 8 yards, 1 reception for 5 yards)

Brian Trujillo (RS Sophomore, Volcano Vista) - New Mexico State (Started and played almost every offensive snap on the line)

Grant Hermanns (RS Freshman, Rio Rancho) - Purdue (Started and played all 68 offensive snaps on the line)

Zach Gentry (RS Sophomore, Eldorado) - Michigan (2 receptions for 41 yards)

Kavika Johnson (Junior, Mayfield) - UTEP - (6 receptions for 67 yards)

Justin Houghtaling (RS Freshman, Artesia) - West Texas A&M (4 of 11 passing for 51 yards, 9 rushes for 64 yards)

Kamal Cass (Senior, Clovis) - Eastern New Mexico (24 rushes for 91 yards and 2 TDs)

Wyatt Strand (RS Sophomore, Logan) - Eastern New Mexico (4 of 9 passing for 37 yards, 17 rushes for 73 yards and 1 TD)

Todd Countee (RS Junior, Manzano) - Eastern New Mexico (5 total tackles (3 solo))

Charles Countee (RS Sophomore, Manzano) - Eastern New Mexico (5 total tackles (2 solo))

Brad Hardin (RS Junior, Aztec) - Eastern New Mexico (2 total tackles (1 solo))

Nic Little (Freshman, Rio Rancho) - Eastern New Mexico (4 punts for an average of 40.2 yards)

James Lee (RS Sophomore, Cobre) - Western New Mexico (11 total tackles (4 solo))

Quevin Redding (RS Freshman, Centennial) - Western New Mexico (1 receiption for 18 yards)

Jake Harrelson (Sophomore, Ruidoso) - New Mexico Highlands (Played 9 minutes with several tackles (could find exact stats)

Michael Dunlap (Senior, Cleveland) - Adams St. (4 total tackles (3 solo))

Bo Coleman (RS Junior, Valley) - Fort Lewis College (5 of 17 passing for 84 yards, 13 rushes for 45 yards and 1 TD)

Are they hands down favorite with big win over estancia?

What do your week 4 rankings look like?

WEEK FOUR SCOREBOARD
Note: Please keep to scores only.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
Belen 31. Rio Grande. 13 - Final
Carrizozo 50, Alamogordo Navajo 0 - Final
La Cueva 49, West Mesa 9 - Final

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Albuquerque at Eldorado
Albuquerque Academy at West Las Vegas
Artesia at Deming
Benson (AZ) at Hatch Valley
Bernalillo at Bloomfield
Centennial at Cleveland
Cibola at Carlsbad
Chaparral at Gadsden
Crownpoint at Navajo Prep
Durango (CO) at Farmington
Espanola Valley at Moriarty
Goddard at Clovis
Highland at Valencia
Hot Springs at Lordsburg
Los Alamos at Kirtland Central
Los Lunas at Roswell
Lovington at Hobbs
Manzano at Del Norte
Miyamura at Capital
Newcomb at Thoreau
Piedra Vista at Aztec
Pojoaque Valley at Escalante
Robertson at Ruidoso
Sandia at Atrisco Heritage Academy
Santa Fe at Taos
Santa Rosa at NMMI
Santa Teresa at EP Cathedral (TX)
Shiprock at Gallup
Socorro at Laguna-Acoma
Volcano Vista at Mayfield
Zuni at Santa Fe Indian

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

Goddard games are on 106.1
Roswell games are on 106.5
Artesia games are on 93.7/990 and 92.9

All Video of games on KSVPT.com

Links will be on scoreboard.

Cleveland wins 42-12. It was 28-0 at halftime and the Storm took it home from there. Big game next week vs. Artesia.

Story: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/tru...red-zone-stops-fuel-cleveland-over-centennial
https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/tru...red-zone-stops-fuel-cleveland-over-centennial
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it's been called several times in our games this year on all levels and it's a point of emphasis. My question is, are officials required to be Heads up certified like the coaches?

The certification teaches to lead with same foot same shoulder. But then what looks like is about to be a clean shoulder tackle turns into a helmet to helmet and a flag. I just kinda shrug my shoulders because what we coach and what's enforced are different.

beats Los Lunas 22-18

PICK EM - WEEK 4

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.

TEST GAMES
Atrisco Heritage vs Sandia, +750 (Upset is Atrisco +825)
Volcano Vista vs Mayfield, +850 either way
Estancia vs Capitan, +950 (Upset is Estancia +1,025)
Centennial vs Cleveland, +950 (Upset is Centennial +1,000)

THE UNKOWN (3-0 TEAMS)
Zuni vs Santa Fe Indian +750 either way

SE CORNER (BIG GETTERS)
Goddard vs Clovis +750 (Upset is Goddard +1,050)
Lovington vs Hobbs +800 (Upset is Lovington +1,100)

4A TANGO
Ruidoso vs Robertson, +800 (Upset is Ruidoso +1000)

NW TANGO
Aztec vs Piedra Vista +850 either way

MARQUEE GAME
Los Lunas vs Roswell, +1200 either way

How To Post Your Picks (These are not my picks)
Atrisco
Volcano
Estancia
Centennial
Zuni
Goddard
Lovington
Ruidoso
Aztec
Los Lunas

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

ONE TRIP HAS TO BE BY AIR PLANE THE REST ARE JUST LONG LOL ALL TRIPS ARE ROUND TRIP. AND INCLUDE PILLOWS, MULTIPLE P.O.S, AND LOTS OF TIME TO GET MENTALLY READY.

10. LAS CRUCES IND SCHOOL DISTRICT VS ALBQ IND SCHOOL DISTRICT 460 MILES
8. McCURDY AT TULAROSA 464 MILES
7. RIO RANCH SCHOOL DISTRICT VS LAS CRUCES SCHOOL DISTRICT 480 MILES
6. SPRINGER AT MESCALERO 587 MILES
5. CIBOLA AT CARLSBAD 588 MILES
4. ANIMAS AT LAKE ARTHUR 670 MILES
3. RESERVE AT FLOYD 740 MILES
2. NAVAJO PINE AT MESILLA VALLEY 766 MILES
1 IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AT NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 1664 MILES

Tomorrow is National Cream Filled Donut Day. Today, we draft what is the best donut (location as well).

La Cueva wins 49-9 at Community Stadium.

Story: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/la-...lays-growls-early-often-in-win-over-west-mesa

Chapter 2: The Mindset of a Mentor Leader- “It’s not about me”

1. Are you prepared to have great success and not get any credit for it?

This is something I think a players struggle with the most. I know I do. We want the awards, the validation of our efforts, & the credit when credit is due. When it comes down to it none of what we do in this profession should ever be for our success. We chose a profession of serving others. The problem with winning individual awards is there is no one to share your award with. Our staff and students/athletes' success is our success.

2. What is your vision for the future?

Better people make better Wildcats. I want a program that continually regenerates leadership and successful people on and off the field. I would also like to grow this leadership philosophy into the standard within our district.

I still hear the phrase "Welcome to Lovington" when something goes wrong. Why is mediocrity acceptable? WE ARE LOVINGTON & its time we echoed that in everything we do.

3. What is your mission statement? Does it answer why do you do this?

Create a culture of empowering student/athletes to have the tools for success in life. Build a regenerative mentor leader program that creates future leaders and provides a positive example for all of the student/athletes we influence.

4. Are your values present in your leadership style?

Kids can tell if your genuine and sincere. Every rule we enforce with the players is enforceable on the coaches. Our baseball staff has been disciplined for violating teams rules. From pushups for bad language, to running for leaving out equipment, to now even I have grade checks for my masters classes we enforce it all.

Important Takeaways

-Build Leadership that regenerates to help create a successful organization
-People should notice your amazing team, staff, or child rather than what a great coach, employer, or parent you are. Make others the best THEY can be.
-Enjoy the journey as well as the destination. Your focus on results could cloud your view of the present
-Not everyone will embrace your vision or have the patience to trust the process
-Situational Leadership- your style of leadership will depend on the audience and the situation

Quotes

“It’s not about me. It’s not about you. It’s about others”
“Humble servant leadership demonstrates to those you lead that you see them as valuable, and it’s worth your time to serve them, not to have them serving you.”

I like that thread from last week. Let's do this every week. How did the JV teams do this week?