Aggies beat the Lobos in the PIT in overtime Saturday night

Charlie Vause of Rio Rancho wins the boys’ national cross-country championship. Login to view embedded media

What do you have for your top ten?

Class of 2025 Recruiting News & Updates

As the New Mexico high school football season unfolds, the recruiting trail is buzzing with excitement, showcasing the remarkable talent that graces the gridiron. Here's a snapshot of the latest recruiting news, highlighting some of the top prospects and rising stars:

If you have information on a recruit or if we are missing information please text (505)414-4313 or email our publisher at grinejosh@yahoo.com

This is premium content. Please subscribe to view.

What is the best Thanksgiving to Christmas food or meals.

Daily Dimes – Week 2 – Saturday, December 7th​

Publisher Joshua Grine's Must-See Games in New Mexico High School Basketball

As the basketball season heats up, several marquee matchups are on the docket for today. Here’s a breakdown of the top games to watch, including what makes them compelling and why you should tune in.

---

Eldorado (1-1) at Albuquerque (1-1), 7 PM​

Why Watch:
This clash in the Albuquerque Metro area pits two programs with something to prove early in the season. Eldorado, led by their hall of fame head coach, is looking to rebound after an early loss. The Albuquerque Bulldogs, under a similarly passionate leader, have the chance to defend their home court and grab a critical resume-building win. Expect high intensity, with adjustments playing a key role.

Favorite: Slight edge to Eldorado. Their guard play and defensive intensity could make the difference in this evenly matched showdown.

---

Farmington (3-0) at Santa Fe (2-0), 7 PM​

Capital City Tournament Championship (Santa Fe High)
Why Watch:
Farmington has burst onto the scene as a surprise contender, boasting a balanced attack led by standout guards Michael Beck and Landon Begay. Their disciplined play has made them an early season darling. On the other hand, Santa Fe High, anchored by guard Joe Gonzales, thrives in front of their home crowd. This matchup promises a clash of styles, with Farmington’s sharp offense squaring off against Santa Fe’s physical and aggressive play.

Favorite: Santa Fe High. The home-court advantage and tournament atmosphere could propel them to victory, but Farmington’s momentum makes this a toss-up.

---

St. Pius X (3-1) vs Albuquerque Academy (2-1), 5 PM​

Sandia Prep Tournament Championship
Why Watch:
The private school rivalry always delivers, and this one promises to live up to the hype. St. Pius X, featuring a mix of dynamic scorers and stifling defense, faces off against Albuquerque Academy, which leans on its disciplined system and high-IQ players. West side versus east side, black and gold versus red and black—this rivalry is as much about bragging rights as it is about early-season positioning.

Favorite: St. Pius X. Their early season form and depth give them the edge in this classic rivalry.

---

Artesia (2-0) vs Hobbs (4-0), 1 PM​

City of Champions Tournament Championship (Artesia)
Why Watch:
This is the game of the day, featuring two top-ten teams in New Mexico high school basketball. Hobbs, known for their relentless pace and scoring prowess, enters unbeaten and full of confidence. Artesia counters with disciplined execution and a packed house of fervent fans cheering them on in the tournament final. This one played in their old gym as they welcome back the state championship team from 1995. Both teams boast star players, making this a must-watch for fans of high-stakes basketball. Also, adding to the mix is all-state caliber transfer Braylon Vega now playing for Artesia after his first two years as a Hobbs Eagle.

Favorite: Hobbs. Their ability to score in bunches and overwhelm teams with their speed makes them the slight favorite, but don’t count out Artesia’s resilience, especially at home.

We likely won’t see a centralized state championship game anytime soon, but what about creating a special event to kick off the season or highlight the midpoint? Imagine a Week 1 or Week 5 triple-header at a single location—first year at UNM, second year at NMSU.

Let’s brainstorm the logistics:

• Scheduling: Which teams would you like to see face off in this series? Could we get schools to agree in advance to participate?
• Sponsors: Have any of you worked on similar projects, and who might be interested in backing an event like this? Is it worth exploring?
• Fan Engagement: How could we make this a must-see showcase for New Mexico high school football?

As we enter Year 2 of the 2024-2025 block, it’s worth considering how NMPreps can spearhead something innovative for the 2026_2027 block.

Would this idea be worth exploring? Your thoughts and insights would be valuable!

Opinions on the All-star games

Looking for both nominations for the post season awards.

Post here

Cleveland 26
La Cueva 8

Final

Offer from UNM

*****Week 2 Scoreboard (Dec 2-7)*****

Monday, December 2nd
Artesia JV 62, Loving 21 - F
Cliff 50, Lordsburg 21 - F
Carlsbad 44, Alamogordo 30 - F
Hope Christian 52, Manzano 34 - F
Questa 54, Clayton 16 - F
Rio Grande 54, Grants 44 - F
West Las Vegas 75, Dexter 11 - F

Tuesday, December 3rd
Albuquerque 50, Volcano Vista 48 - F
Animas 39, Lordsburg 26 - F
Aztec 55, Cuba 32 - F
Bloomfield 31, Crownpoint 19 - F
Cobre 57, Chaparral 50 - F
Corona/Vaughn 75, Oak Grove Classical 5 - F
Espanola Valley 51, Bernalilo 46 - F
Farmington 49, Durango CO 45 - F
Hagerman 51, Lake Arthur 7 - F
Mayfield 38, Los Lunas 27 - F
Megdalena 68, Socorro 25 - F
Monument Valley AZ 59, Navajo Prep 34 - F
Moriarty 52, Laguna-Acoma 39 - F
NACA 62, East Mountain 41 - F
Pebble Hills TX 48, Las Cruces 43 - F
Pecos 52, Santa Fe Indian 51 - F
Pojoaque Valley 48, Capital 38 - F
Questa 49, Dulce 34 - F
Robertson 44, Thoreau 33 - F
Sandia Prep 61, Menaul 29 - F
Tatum 68, Capitan 21 - F
Tularosa 38, Hot Springs 29 - f
Valley 40, Belen 39 - F
Wingate 52, Rehoboth Christian 19 - F

Wednesday, December 4th
Des Moines 43, Primero CO 27 - F
Highland 47, Manzano 39- F
Hoehne 50, Raton 8 - F
Hope Christian 41, Moriarty 26 - F
Monte Del Sol 43, NMSD 13 - F
Sandia 81, Atrisco Heritage 14 - F

Thursday, December 5th
Albuquerque 54, Thoreau 21 - F
Albuquerque Academy 42, Manzano 38 - F
Animas 59, Hatch Valley 7 - F
Bel Air TX at Carlsbad - Missing Score
Bernalillo 46, Grants 41 - F
Bloomfield 41, Monument Valley AZ 18 - F
Chaparral 69, Bosque 34 - F
Cibola 42, Menaul 18 - F
Cimarron at Tse' Yi' Gai - Missing Score
Cleveland 47, West Mesa 19 - F
Clovis 67, Eunice 43 - F
Corona 45, Mora 13 - F
Crownpoint 36, ATC 26 - F
Deming 55, Alamogordo 34 - F
Dexter 58, East Mountain 26 - F
Dora 55, Cloudcroft 25 - F
Elida 49, Maxwell 14 - F
Escalante at Wingate - Missing Score
Farmington 56, Valencia 47 - F
Fort Sumner 60, Pine Hill 21 - F
Gallup 65, Tularosa 11 - F
Goddard 54, Artesia 47 - F
Grady at To'hajiilee - Missing Score
Jemez Valley 51, JV Team 21 - F
La Cueva at St. Pius X - Missing Score
Laguna-Acoma 54, Mescalero Apache 15 - F
Legacy Academy 53, Navajo Pine 23 - F
Logan 61, JV team 5 - F
Los Lunas 69, Eldorado 38 - F
Magdalena 101, Carrizozo 20 - F
McCurdy 57, Dulce 45 - F
Melrose 51, Hagerman 12 - F
Melrose 51, Hagerman 12 - F
Mesilla Valley 57, Cobre 47 - F
Mountianair 45, Santa Fe Prep 20 - F
Mullen CO 58, St. Michael's 13 - F
Navajo Prep 35, Aztec 24 - F
Penasco at Estanci - Missing Score
Pine Hill at Fort Sumner - Missing Score
Pojoaque Valley 45, Miyamura 34 - F
Portales 48, West Plains TX 46 - F
Quemado 43, Floyd 13 - F
Riverside TX 51, Roswell 32 - F
Roy 81, Amherst TX 2 - F
Sandia Prep 37, Lordsburg 29 - F
Santa Fe 44, Los Alamos 33 - F
Santa Fe 44, Los Alamos 33 - F
Santa Fe Indian 56, Tucumcari 40 - F
Santa Rosa 37, Cottonwood Classical 32 - F
Santa Teresa 43, Harmony Science TX 25 - F
Shiprock 59, Hozho Academy 18 - F
Spinger 60, NMSD 9 - F
Taos 35, Newcomb 29 - F
Tatum 56, Gateway Christian 12 - F
Texico at Oak Grove - Missing Score
Tohatchi 45, Piedra Vista 37 - F
West Las Vegas 75, Socorro 2 - F

Interviewing with Utah State today is the report

Despite off the court issues. Win 83-78 last night

Football All-Star Games
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Location: Bulldog Bowl, Artesia, NM
Small School @ 12:00 pm & Large School @ 3:00 pm
Athletes Chosen on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Athletes report on December 5th, @ 1:00 pm at Artesia HS

Offense
Quarterback - Blake Spencer, Bloomfield
Quarterback - Jacob Palomino, Roswell
Runningback - Frankie Galindo, Artesia
Runningback - Rudy Rios, Centennial
Runningback - Juan Munoz, Cleveland
Center - Sultan Arenas, Centennial
Center - Robert Sabado, Cleveland
Offensive Line - Ezra Hensley, Deming
Offensive Line - Estaban Baca, ABQ High
Offensive Line - Gabriel Marquez, Cleveland
Offensive Line - Rylee Mendez, Las Cruces
Offensive Line - Kyler Pickering, Hobbs
Receiver - Nathan Libby, La Cueva
Receiver - Jace Vigil, Farmington
Receiver - Christopher Melendez, Valley
Receiver - Jaden Parsons, La Cueva
Tight end - John Baca, Cleveland
Slot - Ethan Conn, Artesia
Punter - Jaxon Smith, La Cueva
At Large - Michael Dellar, St. Pius

Defense
Def. Line - Psalmon Kegler, Cleveland
Def. Line - Noah Lynn, Roswell
Def. Line - Juan Vigil, Valley
Def. Line - Brenden Franco, Las Cruces
Inside Linebacker - Dalin Walter, Las Cruces
Inside Linebacker - Daniel Ruiz, Volcano Vista
Inside Linebacker - Logan Gosnell, Bloomfield
Inside Linebacker - Sebastian Ocuna, Deming
DE/Outside Linebacker - Mckell Colbert, Bloomfield
DE/Outside Linebacker - Tom Pettes,Volcano Vista
DE/Outside Linebacker - Mason Greathouse, Roswell
DE/Outside Linebacker - Micah Hoffman, Cleveland
Secondary - Eli Meador, Bloomfield
Secondary - IsaiahPizarro, Deming
Secondary - AJ Manning, Cleveland
Secondary - Camon Ochoa, Lovington
Secondary - Nikki Torres, Miyamura
Secondary - Alex Serrano, Farmington
Kicker - Andres Valenzuela, Espanola
At Large - Kevin Cumo, Eldorado
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Green Team - Head Coach Philip Lovato, Highlands
Offense
Quarterback - Zaden Davis, Centennial
Quarterback - Uriel Castro, Bernalillo
Runningback - Amiri Mumba, Highland
Runningback - Cheeto Lumbrera, La Cueva
Runningback - Alfredo Andrade, Gadsden
Center - Ron Thomas, Rio Rancho
Center - Josh Quintero, Las Cruces
Offensive Line - Cruz Segura, Centennial
Offensive Line - Joaquin Wofford, Las Cruces
Offensive Line - Xander Orquiz, Piedra Vista
Offensive Line - Abraham Santana, Bloomfield
Offensive Line - Kyle Valdez, Los Lunas
Receiver - Akim Leija, Los Alamos
Receiver - Bryan Thomas, St. Pius
Receiver - Dejuan Howard, Los Lunas
Receiver - Jace Pitt, Rio Rancho
Tight end - David Butler, Rio Rancho
Slot - Jordan Lucas, Centennial
Punter - Xia Carrasco, Roswell
At Large - Luke Linnan, Mayfield

Defense
Def. Line - Abel Gonzalez, Centennial
Def. Line - Aidan Martinez, Los Lunas
Def. Line - Ricky Scruggins, Manzano
Def. Line - Kaden Granthem, Artesia
Inside Linebacker - Nick Mertz, La Cueva
Inside Linebacker - Brendan Cochrane, Cleveland
Inside Linebacker - Gabriel Trujillo, Bernalillo
Inside Linebacker - Grant Johnson, Artesia
DE/Outside Linebacker - Tristan Davis, Hobbs
DE/Outside Linebacker - Kiegan Nichols, Roswell
DE/Outside Linebacker - Carlos Barela, La Cueva
DE/Outside Linebacker - Aiden Rutley, Roswell
Secondary - Omar Terrones, Centennial
Secondary - Tommy Lopez, Portales
Secondary - Caden Armijo, La Cueva
Secondary - Jacob Diaz, Hobbs
Secondary - Caden Vigil, Manzano
Secondary - Sojan Thompson, West Mesa
Kicker - Nathan Reed, Goddard
At Large - Alex Lopez, Highland

SMALL SCHOOL RED TEAM
Quarterback Jesse James Gonzalez
Quarterback Seth Kazhe
Runningback Alex Fuentes
Runningback Haden Judd
Runningback Elam Smith
Center Tony Rubin
Center Jose Cavillo
Offensive Line Jose Aguirre
Offensive Line Yong Jin Bessel
Offensive Line Warren Schooley
Offensive Line Ardius Vigil
Offensive Line Briar Larson
Receiver Kaesn George
Receiver Breylon Williams
Receiver Adam Chavez
Receiver Antonio Herrera
Tight end Deakin Ragland
Slot Soren Annon
Punter Sawyer Hall
At Large Isaiah Medina

Def. Line Taye Smith
Def. Line Bryant Cayaditto
Def. Line Orlando Romero
Def. Line Jason Richards
Inside Linebacker Diego Munoz
Inside Linebacker Chase Middlebrook
Inside Linebacker Adam Quesada
Inside Linebacker Nathan Herrera
DE/Outside Linebacker Ivandre Aguilar
DE/Outside Linebacker Jarrod Chico
DE/Outside Linebacker Payson Niles
DE/Outside Linebacker Davis Coyle
Secondary Luis Gomez
Secondary Trenton Hall
Secondary Daniel Zamora
Secondary Saviani Rios/Guarara
Secondary Dayshan Chee
Secondary Victor Valdez
Kicker Aaron Dass
At Large Jude Herrera

GREEN TEAM
Quarterback Isaiah Ocampo Socorro
Quarterback Josiah Roybal Melrose
Runningback Eljan Woods Eunice
Runningback Cole Sandoval St Micheals
Runningback Jaren Johnson Dulce
Center Cy Draper Melrose
Center Gabriel Giron Socorro
Offensive Line Joseph Sanchez St Micheals
Offensive Line David Gutierrez Jr. Socorro
Offensive Line Joele Griego St Micheals
Offensive Line Samuel McCargish NMMI
Offensive Line Ethyn Hosteen Thoreau
Receiver Nathaniel Gonzalez Robertson
Receiver Madox Mata Eunice
Receiver Josh Roybal Melrose
Receiver Estevan Barraza Tularosa
Tight end Brayden Eldridge Melrose
Slot Mason Zabel Ruidoso
Punter Berwyn Duffy Mescalero
At Large Ramon Estrada Santa Rosa

Def. Line Jonathan Gonzalez West Las Vegas
Def. Line Shawn Boroski Tularosa
Def. Line Johnathan Gonzalez Santa Rosa
Def. Line Derek Ramirez Cobre
Inside Linebacker Barton Pieratt Gateway
Inside Linebacker Cenyon Scarbrough Socorro
Inside Linebacker Cooper Webb Eunice
Inside Linebacker Chaney Cecil Hope Chistian
DE/Outside Linebacker Reed Bass St Micheals
DE/Outside Linebacker Santiago Maestas Cuba
DE/Outside Linebacker Miguel Olvera Raton
DE/Outside Linebacker Jose Olivas Loving
Secondary Ethan Tafoya West Las Vegas
Secondary Copeland Wells Capitan
Secondary Cohen Tomasits NMMI
Secondary Jason Kanseah Mescalero
Secondary Derek Victorino Laguna
Secondary Fabian Pacheco Tularosa
Kicker Noah Sanchez Legacy
At Large Nolan DeVaney Melrose

Daily Dimes: A New Mexico Hoops Rundown
By Joshua Grine, NMPreps Publisher

NMPreps Daily Dimes delivers a comprehensive rundown of the night’s high school basketball action in New Mexico. From standout players to must-see games, we keep you updated on everything New Mexico hoops. #NMPreps

Thursday night marks the tip-off of the first regular season tournaments taking place across New Mexico. Here are some key first-round games to keep an eye on:

Albuquerque (0-1) vs Hope Christian (1-0), 7p
Can the Albuquerque High Bulldogs rebound after a tough opening-night loss to top-ranked Volcano Vista? They’ll face a strong Hope Christian team fresh off a quality 5A win over Eldorado.

Artesia (0-0) vs Kirtland Central (1-0), 10a
Are the Bulldogs (No. 2/4A) the real deal? They’ll face Kirtland Central, who traveled from the state’s northwest corner. This matchup kicks off early morning action in the City of Champions tournament in Artesia.

Bosque (1-0) vs Española Valley (1-1), 7p
Bosque has been a perennial contender in 3A hoops under Coach Davidson. Tonight, they face a 4A Española Valley team aiming to bounce back and build momentum this season.

Hobbs (2-0) vs Rio Rancho (2-0), 1p
Hobbs and Rio Rancho headline the afternoon session of the City of Champions. Expect a fast-paced, high-tempo game as both teams aim to bolster their early-season résumés.

Thursday, December 5th
Alamogordo (1-0) at Carlsbad (1-0), 7pm
Andrews TX (2-4) at Lovington (0-0), 1pm
ATC (1-0) vs JV Team, 10:30am
Belen (0-1) at Manzano (1-0), 3:45pm
Bernalillo (1-1) at Sandia Prep (1-0) , 2pm
Bosque (1-0) at Espanola valley (1-1), 7pm
Cariozozo (0-1) at Legacy Academy (2-0), 5:30pm
Cibola (0-0) vs Menaul (2-1), 7pm
Cloudcroft (1-0) at Dora (0-0), 7:30pm
Cobre (2-0) at Fort Sumner (0-0), 2:30pm
Corona/Vaughn (0-1) vs JV Team, 6:30pm
Coronado (0-0) at Walatowa (0-0), 6:30pm
Crownpoint (0-1) at Cottonwood Classical (1-1), 1:30pm
Cuba (0-0) at Monument Valley AZ (1-0), 10am
Deming (0-3) at Los Lunas (0-2), 4pm
Dexter (0-0) at Silver (0-1), 5pm
Gateway Christian (0-0) vs JV Team, 4pm
Goddard (1-0) at Moriarty (1-1), 5:30pm
Grady (1-1) at Oak Grove (1-0), 5:30pm
Hagerman (0-0) at Floyd (0-0), 7pm
Hatch Valley (0-0) at Animas (0-1), 4pm
Hope Christian (1-0) at Albuquerque (0-1), 7pm
Kirtland Central (1-0) at Artesia (0-0), 10am
La Cueva (0-2) at Highland (0-1), 7pm
Laguna-Acoma (0-1) at Mescalero Apache (0-2), 7pm
Logan (0-0) at JV Team, 1pm
Lordsburg (1-0) at Hot Springs (0-0), 12:30pm
Los Alamos (0-2) at Santa Fe (0-0), 7pm
Maxwell (1-0) at Elida (1-0), 10a
Mesa Vista (1-1) at Wingate (0-1), 3:30pm
Mesilla Valley (0-0) vs Fort Hancock TX (5-2), 5pm
Mora (2-0) at Santa Fe Prep (0-0), 6pm
Mountainair (1-0) at Melrose (0-0), 7pm
NACA (0-1) at Rehoboth Christian (0-1), 6pm
Navajo Pine (0-0) at Magdalena (1-0), 1pm
Newcomb (0-0) at West Las Vegas (1-0), 7:30pm
NMMI (1-0) at Chaparral (0-2), 6:30pm
NMSD (0-1) at Springer (0-1), 6:30pm
Northwest (0-0) at Navajo Prep (2-0), 4pm
Penasco (0-1) at Estancia (0-2), 7pm
Pine Hill (0-0) at Whitehorse UT (0-2), 1pm
Pojoaque Valley (2-0) at Capital (0-1), 7pm
Reserve (0-0) at Alamo Navajo (0-0), 5:30pm
Rio Rancho (2-0) at Hobbs (2-0), 1pm
Robertson (0-0) at St. Pius X (1-1), 5:30pm
Santa Fe Indian (1-0) at Santa Fe (0-0), 9:30
Tatum (1-0) at Quemado (0-0), 4pm
Texico (0-0) at Tohajiilee (0-0), 4pm
Tohatchi (2-0) at Hozho Academy (0-2), 7:30pm
Tse'Yi'Gai (0-0) at Shiprock (0-0), 7pm
Tucumcari (0-0) at Thoreau (0-1), 4:30pm
Valencia (2-1) at Farmington (1-0), 3:30pm
Wagon Mound (0-1) at San Jon (0-1), 5pm
Zuni (1-0) at Rehoboth Tournament, 3pm

Special thanks to @JMoore84!

Daily Dimes: A New Mexico Hoops Rundown​

By Joshua Grine, NMPreps Publisher

NMPreps Daily Dimes delivers a comprehensive rundown of the night’s high school basketball action in New Mexico. From standout players to must-see games, we keep you updated on everything New Mexico hoops. #nmpreps

For Wednesday night, just ahead of the first regular-season tournament weekend, three games are on the schedule. While it’s a quieter night, there’s no shortage of intrigue.

Small-School Highlights​

• Primero (Weston, CO) at Des Moines
  Both teams tip off their season tonight.
• Monte Del Sol Dragons (1-1) vs. New Mexico School for the Deaf (0-0)
  Devin Moore, a senior for Monte Del Sol, is a player to watch after a standout performance earlier this week where he dropped 19 points in a win over Wagon Mound.

Game of the Night​

Sandia Matadors (#2 5A, 1-0) vs. Atrisco Heritage Jaguars (#4 5A, 1-0)

Sandia Matadors and Atrisco Heritage Jaguars Set for Early-Season Clash​

On a quiet Wednesday night in New Mexico high school basketball, two powerhouses are set to light up the court in a matchup that promises to deliver fireworks. The Sandia Matadors, ranked No. 2 in Class 5A, and the No. 4-ranked Atrisco Heritage Jaguars will face off in one of the most highly anticipated early-season games.

Sandia comes into the game riding high after a thrilling 83-78 victory over the reigning Class 4A champions, Highland Hornets. The Matadors proved why they are one of the state’s top teams, with a balanced attack that saw four players hit double digits in scoring. Zaire Ndyabagye (2025) led the charge with 20 points and nine rebounds, setting the tone as Sandia’s go-to player. Freshman sensation Gad Harris (2028) announced his arrival in spectacular fashion, tallying 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Supporting them were Ladovick Hogues (2026) and Thomas Adams (2025), who each chipped in 11 points, showcasing the depth of this Sandia squad.

Meanwhile, Atrisco Heritage wasted no time flexing its muscles in a commanding 72-46 win over Clovis. The Jaguars, anchored by the electrifying Latavious Morris (2025), bring their own arsenal of talent. Morris, who flirted with leaving for the Albuquerque Basketball Club before opting to stay, is poised to lead Atrisco deep into the season. Joining him are standout players Marcus Quezada (2025), a versatile 6-foot-3 wing, and Kadarious Smith (2025), a smooth guard with a knack for making plays in key moments.

This matchup is more than just a top-five clash; it’s a statement game for both programs. Sandia will look to showcase its balanced attack and emerging stars, while Atrisco aims to assert its place among the elite in Class 5A.

Favorite:​

Sandia, -1.5

Expect this game to be close, with both teams fighting to solidify their early-season standing in Class 5A.