How would you split up High Schools in New Mexico using a conference format?

What is an ideal number of teams in each conference? 10, 8, 6?

The New England Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons Sunday Night 34-28 in overtime to win Super Bowl 51. It was one of the most dramatic Super Bowl endings in NFL history and Cibola High School Graduate Alan Branch played a role in a game people will not forget anytime soon.

Link
https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/cibola-graduate-alan-branch-earns-second-super-bowl-ring

I am sure there are others (please add them) but these are some of the NM kids I follow through the ESPN website. If you "favorite" the kids team you can easily follow them game by game to check how they are doing.

Class of 2013

1. Bryce Alford - La Cueva - UCLA (D1) - 33 min., 16 points, 2.4 Reb., 2.4 assists
2. John Dawson - Clovis - Liberty (D1) - 28 min.. 9.4 points, 4.2 reb., 2.7 assists
3. James Healey - Cibola - NM Highlands (D2) - 26 min., 9.2 points, 1.5 reb
4. Cullen Neal - Eldorado - Ole Miss (D1) - 25 min. a game, 9.3 points, 1.7 reb., 2.5 assists

Class of 2014

1. Joe Anaya - Valley - NM Highlands (D2) - 21 min., 5.7 points, 1.6 reb
2. TJ Holyfield - Manzano - Stephen F. Austin (D1) 27 min., 11.5 points, 6.4 reb., 1.3 blocks - Last game 13 points and 14 rebounds
3. Christian Mackey - Kirtland - Denver University (D1) - 11 min., 4 points, 3.5 Reb.
4. Willie McCray - Clovis - Western NM (D2) - 30 min., 11.2 points, 3.3 reb., 2.4 assists
5. Adonis Saltes - Valley - Southern Utah (D1) - 1 min., 1 point

Class of 2015

1. Christian Cunningham - Ciboa - Jacksonville State (D1) - 27 min., 9 points, 8.6 reb., 1.6 blocks
2. Kelvin Jones - Hobbs - UTEP (D1) - 13 min., 3.2 points, 3.6 reb., 1 block
3. Ryan Jones - Cleveland - Umass Lowell (D1) - 33 min., 12.4 points, 3.8 reb., 2.9 assists - Last game 25 points and 7 rebounds
4. Stephen Lennox - Lovington - Idaho State (D1) - 17 min., 3.5 points, 2.2 reb

Class of 2016

1. Johnny McCants - Onate - (NM State) - Redhisrting

Where will the next high school be built?

and when?

2016 Off-Season Hires
Sean Jimenez - Cleveland - 18-6
Zack Cole - Santa Fe - 15-8
Brian Shock - Alamogordo - 15-8
Randy Crockett - Bloomfield - 12-10
Jerron McIntosh - Del Norte - 11-12
James Voight - Gallup - 9-14
Devon Manning - Piedra Vista - 8-14
Donald Dotson - Santa Teresa - 7-16
JD Longoria - Deming - 7-16
Mario Armendariz - Rio Grande - 5-16
Mathew Steinfieldt - Aztec - 5-18
Daniel Tena - Gadsden - 5-18
Nick Uribe - Chaparral - 4-17

Will add more this is 6A/5A

All over 20-years of Head Coaching Experience

Eric Roanhaus - Clovis + 39 years
Cooper Henderson - Artesia +20 years
Jack Cisco - Hatch +20 years
San Juan Mendoza - St. Pius X +20-years
Louie Baisa - Lordsburg +20 years
Jim Miller - Las Cruces +15 years
Fernie Holguin - Deming +10 years
Dale Hooper - +10 years

Pretty incredible when you stand back and look at it. Who else did I miss?

Bloomfield 59, Aztec 53
Cimarron 66, Mosquero/Roy 62
Clayton 30, Tucumcari 22
Cleveland 85, Cibola 72
Cuba 74, Laguna-Acoma 63
Estancia 96, Cottonwood Classical Prep 59
Farmington 72, Kirtland Central 57
Fort Sumner/House 55, Dora 43
Gallup 71 Miyamura 51
Melrose 89, Clovis Christian 39
Mora 72, Questa 53
Mountainair 61, Logan 55
Pecos 80, Raton 36
Reserve 64, Carrizozo 55
Rio Rancho 63, Volcano Vista 54
Santa Rosa 69, Texico 61
To'hajiilee 76 Alamo Navajo 74

1. Santa Rosa the Real Deal. The Lions look primed more and more to be a Final Four to Title type of team in 2017. This team is disciplined and one of the best coached in the classification.

2. Gallup's Bubble is Safe. The Bengals needed to win, as they were the 16th seed in our latest bracket. They did just that and though they need some moving pieces to happen they seem to have stronger bubble at the moment.

3. To'hajiilee. At this time in the season you need to win, finish high in district play and peak at the right time. The class is a dark horse and the To'hajiilee team is among them - keep an eye.

4. Call me mayb.. Farmington. This might sound strange but they lost at the right time when they lost. Last season they rolled into the playoffs on a high and this season the loss to Kirtland could help them into a deep march run now that they earned that one back. We called they answered.

5. District 1-6A. We are watching this district closely and Cleveland looks ready to take the regular season crown. However, this one seems like it will only get better before it's done. Cleveland (5-1), Volcnao Vista (3-2), Rio Rancho (3-3), Cibola (3-3) is the standings with two games left.

I am putting in a new field in 6 weeks any suggestions before the bid goes out?

Open. They have fired Stacey Washington.

Lordsburg Football Coach Louie Baisa announces retirement

Lordsburg, New Mexico - After 27-years coaching football at Lordsburg High School, Louie Baisa has announced his retirement. Baisa coached the Mavericks to 187 victories and two state championships (2006 and 2016). He was the New Mexico High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year during the 2010 and 2017 season.

"It's been on my mind for some time now. Really two years in the making of this decision. It's time, I knew it was going to happen, and me being 65-years old now I am not hopping around like I used to," Said Baisa on Thursday afternoon.

Full Link
https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/lordsburg-football-coach-louie-baisa-announces-retirement

Daily Dimes: Thursday Hoops

Must See: Cleveland hosts Cibola and Rio Rancho travels to Volcano Vista. The district is about the get crowded or will someone step up?

Time for Farmington?: They host Kirtland Central for the eventual first place position in 1-5A. Right now Kirtland Central is in the top-8 but can't finish as runner-up or they will slip out.

Bubble: Miyamura hosts Gallup and this one could be for the 16th seed in the state tournament. Lose and you're done.

Top-3 Seed: Silver dominated Socorro the first go-around. The Colts are playing for the 3-seed in the state tournament. They can't afford a loss to Socorro.

What Did I miss?

Who should we be watching?

In a tweet by J.P. Murrieta, West Mesa sophomore guard Esperanza Varoz is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season and district tournament due to a knee injury.

Very cool news report about Rio Rancho shortstop Garrett Gouldsmith: http://www.kob.com/high-school-spor...-anemia-bone-marrow-donation/4393947/?cat=502

Tuesday night was filled with some interesting results across the state. Here are a few that stand out and the consequences looking ahead.

CLASS 6A

Rio Rancho def. Espanola Valley, 54-44
With Espanola Valley controlling the first in their district, Rio Rancho picked a great win against a potential district champion. Whatever spark the Lady Rams have found they've done well to keep it burning bright winning 6 straight.

Sandia def. Eldorado, 53-42
Well, well. We've been waiting for Sandia to make the move with the offensive weapons they have. And we know Eldo' was due for an off game sooner or later. With this result, Sandia moves to 2nd place (point differential). Also, if Sandia and Eldorado can both win 2 of their next 3 and that includes wins against La Cueva we could see a 3-way tie in district for first place.

Centennial def. Mayfield, 52-51 (3OT)
The Lady Hawks got some revenge from the 14 point loss several weeks ago to Mayfield. A triple overtime win propels Centennial to 3rd place for now but a matchup against 4th place Las Cruces looms on Friday. If Centennial can get the win they can essentially wrap up the hold on third place if they close out district with a win against Onate. Mayfield is sitting in fifth and despite closing out this week with Gadsden, they have a road game at Hobbs next week and the district closer against Las Cruces.


CLASS 5A

Farmington def. Kirtland Central, 42-37
The upset couldn't have come at a worse time. KC's move on the district title next week took a huge hit with this loss and they'll need help to make the move to tie for first with Bloomfield. Keep in mind, Bloomfield has a makeup game with Gallup to play and that game is scheduled on the road after their game with KC. As for Farmington, they're now in a position to move up to fourth place with a win against Aztec on Friday.

Los Lunas def. Belen, 57-41
This win against Belen sets up the game with St. Pius X at home for the Lady Tigers who can clinch district with a W. As for Belen, they'll need to win two home games next week to make the move back ahead of Grants for third.


CLASS 4A

Taos def. St. Michael's, 50-45 (OT)
This win by Taos only adds to the madness that is this district. This district is a mess behind Robertson but here's the quick rundown: St. Michael's ceiling is 2nd place if PV loses 2 of their next 3 (and a bunch of point differential situations that have too many conditions to mention here). As for Taos their ceiling is 3rd but just as complex with the situations and they'll need help. For now, let's just say every game matters in this district to help solidify state tournament positions.

Silver def. Hatch Valley, 54-44
Hatch Valley's bid for first in district took a serious hit and will now need help from Socorro and Cobre to beat Silver if they want a chance to tie and force a playoff for first. As for Silver, if they can get the win against Socorro on the road Friday, they would clinch first in district.

Moriarty def. Portales, 38-33
Probably the most damaging hit in tournament seeding was this loss by Portales to Moriarty. It first helps Hope Christian clinch first in district. Then because of the point differential between the two teams, it gives Moriarty the advantage should there be a tie in the record. The only "hope" there is for Portales is to win out the rest of district play and that includes closing out district with a win against Hope Christian at home. Not exactly impossible, but against a Hope team that's hitting their stride, it's a tall order.

Week 12 – Player of the Week

This week, NMpreps.com is proud to name Alexis Lovato (Espanola Valley) our Week 12 Player of the Week. Alexis helped the Lady Sundevils regain control of first in their district after a dominate win over Albuquerque Academy where she posted 25 points. Two days before that she put up 30 points against Del Norte as well. Congratulations to Alexis Lovato!


Week 12 Tate Branch All-New Mexico Team


FIRST TEAM

Briana Rodriguez, Senior (Loving) – 23 points vs. Eunice; 18 points and 8 rebounds vs. Tularosa; 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists vs. Dexter.

Lia Mosher, Senior (Ruidoso) – 31 points and 26 rebounds vs. Artesia

Jocelyn Fernandez, Senior (St. Michael’s) – 27 points and 8 rebounds vs. West Las Vegas; 18 points and 11 rebounds vs. Robertson

Sarah Abney, Junior (Las Cruces) – 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists vs. Gadsden; 13 points and 9 rebounds vs. Hobbs

Alivia Lewis, Senior (Hope Christian) – 16 points vs. Portales and 18 points vs. Moriarty

Harria Mendoza, Junior (Eunice) – 18 points and 11 rebounds vs. Loving; 19 points and 6 rebounds vs. Capitan

Megan Armjio, Senior (Pecos) – 12 points and 7 rebounds vs. Santa Rosa; 18 points vs. ATC; 19 points and 5 rebounds vs. Tierra Encantada


SECOND TEAM

Sabrina Giron, Senior (Rio Grande) – 20 points and 10 rebounds vs. Albuquerque

Natalie Lara, Senior (Chaparral) – 12 points vs. Alamogordo; 18 points vs. Deming

Jada Jones, Junior (Eunice) – 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists vs. Loving; 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists vs. Capitan

Haile Gleason, Junior (Kirtland Central) – 19 points and 6 rebounds vs. Gallup; 21 points vs. Aztec

Alyssa Carrasco, Junior (Loving) – 13 points vs. Eunice; 13 points vs. Tularosa; 10 points and 5 rebounds vs. Dexter

Madie Trainor, Senior (Sandia Prep) – 33 points vs. East Mountain; 43 points and 8 rebounds vs. Santa Fe Indian

Skkyla Guck, 8th Grader (Cobre) – 9 points and 9 rebounds vs. Silver; 10 points and 12 rebounds vs. Socorro



Coach of the Week: Terry Heisey (Hope Christian)
Dominance in district is nothing new for Hope Christian. Last week, the Lady Huskies picked up and pretty much sealed their first place position with wins over Portales and Moriarty (both teams worthy of being Top-5). With one district game left and March right around the corner, it looks like Coach Heisey has his girls primed and ready for their tournament run. Congratulations!

J Grine said:

Artesia 19, Grants 11
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You at the game? I wanted to drive from SF but caught the flu.

Rise of the Hawks? Centennial gave Hobbs a scare last week off some hot shooting. Could the Lady Hawks do the same in Carlsbad?

Wildcat Fever - Lovington got a good district win against Artesia last week. They'll head into Goddard who are looking to bounce back after their loss to Roswell.

Spoilers Play for 3rd - A district matchup tonight for 3rd place between Belen and Grants. Both teams standing at 1-2 in district play.

Tigers Momentum - Aztec looks to gain momentum when they host 3rd place Miyamura tonight. Lady Tigers still sitting in back of district at 1-3. Lady Patriots at 2-2 behind Kirtland Central and Bloomfield.

The Revenant or Yogi? The Wingate Lady Bears have been ranked in the Top 10 of Class 4A on Maxpreps for weeks now. Tonight the Shiprock Lady Chieftains will head into the Bear Den and find out if the Lady Bears are legitimate district contenders

Lady Rams Revenge - Cuba has done very well this season but heading into district play against Laguna-Acoma they are 1-7 against the Lady Hawks since 2014. Could this be the turnaround year for Cuba?


What will you be watching tonight?