Does anyone know of any other soccer coaches attending this event? I believe this is the first time they've included soccer as a part of the event.

I'm considering attending just to check it out and give it a try. Maybe get a nugget or two out of it. I've asked other local coaches and they all seem to be avoiding it at all costs.

2016 NMPreps.com All-Combine Team

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Monroe Young out of Onate who is only a junior ran a blazing 4.38

What are the summers like for Volleyball teams? Team Camps? Tournaments?

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Quarterback Review

Aaron Sanchez - Onate - Had a good showing at quarterback and liked his feet during individual drills. Had a broad jump of 8-feet-7 inches.

Angelo Trujillo - Cleveland - 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, one of the top overall quarterbacks at the event and trust us, Cleveland isn't going to take much of a drop off following Gabe Ortega. Trujillo has a cannon, throws well on the run, leader, etc.

Andru Sanchez - Cobre - Had a big year for Cobre as a junior in 2015, ran a shuttle of 4.5, broad of 8-feet-1

Antonio A. Gonzales - Centennial - Younger quarterback from Centennial that had some great footwork. 10 reps of 185 pounds and had a broad of 8-feet-7.

Arjay Ortiz - Robertson - 6-foot-0, 154 QB that killed it last year for the Cardinals. Also a very good defensive back, made some good throws.

Blake Moore - Hobbs - Not sure if he'll be the starter in 2017, but Moore is just a super athletic prospect from Hobbs that can play WR or DB.

Brook Quinones - Lovington - 5-foot-11, 157 pounds and will make a push for the Wildcat's starting position at quarterback. Very athletic, 8-feet-0 broad, and good footwork.

Chris Campbell - La Cueva - At 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, Campbell has tremendously improved year over year, looks like a next level guy, had a shuttle of 4.3 and a broad of 9-feet-2. Should be one of the best QB's La Cueva has had in years.

Dillon Gassoway - Volcano Vista - 6-foot-0, 200 pound quarterback that will take over for the Hawks replacing three year starter Josh Williams. Really have liked him all summer long. 16 reps of 185 pounds and a broad jump of 8-feet-7 1/2 inches.

Drew Ortiz - St. Pius X - 5-foot-10, 185 pounds - One of the top quarterbacks at the event, great footwork and just overall really polished. 16 reps of 185 pounds, 4.65 40-time, 4.28 shuttle, and 8-feet-7 inch broad.

Dylan Tapia - Moriarty - Athletic quarterback that ran a 4.22 shuttle time and a broad of 8-feet-6 inches

Gavin Hardison - Hobbs - Knew the 6-foot-2, 170 pound Class of 2018 prospect could sling it, but was blown away just how good he is. Great release, can throw on the run, powerful arm. Great looking quarterback.

Gannon Chavez - Cibola - The 6-foot-0, 170 pound quarterback returns for his senior year at Cibola and has a ton of experience. He had an impressive broad jump of 8-feet-3 and was throwing bee bees to the receivers during the evening. Don't sleep on the Cougars this year.

Joe Hanson-Rivera - Silver - Didn't know much about Hanson-River going in, but he had some great numbers. At 5-foot-11 and 177 pounds he ran a 4.66 40-time, 4.4 shuttle, and had a broad jump of 8-feet-1 inch.

Kaleb Hatch - Franklin - For a second year in a row the 6-foot-3, 190 pound pocket passer from Franklin won the overall QB Award. Great zip on the ball, leader, college level guy. Had a broad of 9-feet, 10 reps of 185 pounds

Kyle Hooper - Alamogordo - A+ arm strength, one of the best deep balls at the event, wants to win. 6-foot-3 1/2, 175 pounds with a 9-foot-0 1/2 broad jump. Next level guy.

Matt Chavez - Miyamura - Tough kid at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds he had 8 reps of 185 pounds and a shuttle of 4.44. The Patriots always seem to have a few good athletes.

Nick Padilla - Moriarty - Another athletic quarterback for Moriarty to choose from. He had a broad of 8-feet-1, but looks like he can run well which bodes well for the Pintos.

Price Bowen - Capitan - Listed as a QB, RB, and a TE Bowen is 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds, had a broad jump of
9-feet-0

Sebastioan Roanhaus - Clovis - 6-foot-0, 185 pound quarterback that really impressed during the throwing period, shuttle time of 4.58 and a broad jump of 8-feet-1 1/2 inches.

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Here are the video highlights of the offensive line vs. the defensive line. I'll add player names soon.

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Defended his title today. Don't know the time though. He also returned from an injury this year.

Still going over the combine numbers and results, but here are 25 names (some new, some that you already know about) that impressed last night. Tons more coverage to follow.

List does not include award winners
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1. Andrew Erickson - 2018 - Ran 4.53 40-time, 9-feet-1 broad
2. Angel Banuelos - Onate - 2017 - OL - 27 reps of 185
3. Arjay Ortiz - Robertson - QB - 2018 - Broad jump of 9-feet-2 inches
4. Chris Campbell - La Cueva - QB - 2017 - Strong competitor, great ball
5. Christian Florez - Mayfield - OL/DL - 2019 - 6-foot-3, 334 pounds
6. Dakota Carrasco - Rio Rancho - WR - 2017 - 19 reps of 185, tough during one-on-one’s
7. Dominic Fischer - West Mesa - WR - 2017 - Great showing in one-on-one’s
8. Dylan Kuhn - Hobbs - 2017 - DT - 29 reps of 185 pounds
9. Edgar Hernandez - Centennial - 2017 - DL - 2016 - 24 reps of 185 pounds
10. Eric Phillips - Franklin - 2017 - WR -Ran 4.49 40-time, 15 reps of 18
11. Gavin Hardison - Hobbs - QB - 2018 - Throwing darts, excellent release
12. Isaiah Perez - Carlsbad - 2017 - DL - 25 reps of 185 pounds
13. Ivan Molina - Las Cruces - WR - 2019 - Ran fastest shuttle of 4.1
14. Jason Garduno - West Mesa - LB - 2017 - 24 reps of 185 pounds
15. Joseph Hernandez - Las Cruces - DL - 2017 - strong showing in one-on-one’s
16. Kazyan Martin - Cibola - RB - 2017 - Very tough RB in one-on-one’s
17. Lane Kelley - Clovis - WR - 2017 - Good competitor during one-on-one’s
18. Luis Baca - Franklin - 2017 - WR - Ran 4.52 40-time, 4.2 shuttle, 9-feet-5 broad
19. Marcus Bramwell - Artesia - OL - 2017 - 6-foot-4, 268 pounds
20. Micah Gray - Clovis - 2017 - RB - 2017 - Ran 4.59 40-time, 9-feet-1 broad
21. Monroe Young - Onate - 2018 - DB - Ran 4.38 40-time, 9-foot-4 broad
22. Payton Ball - Las Cruces - RB - 2018 - 17 reps of 185 pounds
23. Ryan Moore - Manzano - DB - 2017 - One of the top DB’s
24. Sal Yanez - Onate - 2017 - ATH - Ran 4.53 40-time, 9-feet-7 broad
25. Santiago Mora - Moriarty - LB - 2017 - 23 reps of 185 pounds
26. Seth Lopez - Clovis - 2018 - RB - Ran 4.52 40-time, 9-foot-5 broad jump
27. Triston Olson - Las Cruces - OL - 2017 - One of the top OL there
28. Veto Virgin - Cleveland - 2017 - WR - Ran 4.33 40-time, 9-foot-5 broad
29. Vincent Palmeri - Rio Rancho - LB - 2017 - 6-foot-0, 230 pound LB
30. Xavier Vigil - St. Michael’s - LB - 2017 - 6-foot-0, 225 pound LB

More Combine Coverage Here

Per the Lobo soccer Twitter account, UNM held a team camp last week for the first time, with 8 teams. Any idea which teams participated? I know St. Pius and St. Mike's brought their teams to UNM's elite camp this weekend.

Cage Rats win 5-1 over Frozen Ropes
ABA 18s win 2-1 over Cherry Creek

I believe they match up in Round 2 tomorrow

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO - The 9th Annual NMPreps.com Elite Combine Powered by the Las Cruces Visitors and Convention's Bureau featured 200 of the State's Top High School Football Prospects from across the State of New Mexico Friday Night at the Field of Dreams. Today we recap the 2016 MVP's.



Gaven Swinson, the 6-foot-4 wide receiver for the Mayfield Trojans was voted as the 2016 NMPreps Elite Combine MVP.

Swinson a New Mexico State University commit was unstoppable during the skills challenge putting up solid numbers thoughout the day. Swinson, caught the attention of all coaches in attendance today making highlight plays.

NMPreps.com Elite Combine MVP's

Receiver MVP - Gaven Swinson - Mayfield

Swinson who committed to the New Mexico State Aggies recently blew the roof off at the event earning the top receiver award along with being named the camp overall MVP. He sliced up the comp in one-on-one’s and testing wise he ran a 4.57 40-time, 4.31 shuttle, and had a broad jump of 10-feet-1/2 inches. At 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, Swinson likely isn’t done with the recruiting process.

Someone explain to me what bench Pressing 185 after 10 reps prove? That the player has muscle endurance? Because after a few reps it's no longer about strength and more about endurance. Is endurance what the test is for or strength? Why not add some weight where kids are doing 1-5 reps and calculate a max? Love to hear from strength and conditioning guys.

NMPreps.com Elite Combine

The annual NMPreps.com Elite Combine returns to Las Cruces, New Mexico's Field of Dreams for the second consecutive year. Over 200 of the best athletes in New Mexico come out to show there numbers.

Over the next week we will release the times, numbers and top athletes for the event. We will recap the event and who stood out from the day.

What's To Come
Grine: 5 Immediate Reactions
10 Names That Shine
Numbers: Bench (185)
Numbers: Shuttle
Numbers: 40 Times
Numbers: Long Jump
Top Defensive Players
Top Offensive Linemen
Top Quarterbacks
Top Running Backs
Top Wide Receivers
Awards: NMPreps.com Elite Combine Most Valuable Player
Awards: Offense All-Combine Team
Awards: Defense All-Combinte Team

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Richard Martinez will be on radio this afternoon to discuss details of,his settlement.

Sandia Prep hosts its annual boys summer tournament starting Monday July 25. The matches are held at Prep and Highland and are every day through Friday the 29th. Among the teams playing:

Atrisco Heritage
Cibola
Clovis
Eldorado
Highland
La Cueva
Manzano
Sandia
Volcano Vista
West Mesa
Academy
Los Lunas
East Mountain
Hope Christian
Sandia Prep
Socorro
St. Michael's

There is also a four-team event the same week at Cleveland with Cleveland, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe Prep and Bernalillo.

LAS CRUCES, - NEW MEXICO - Year 9 of the NMPreps.com Elite Combine will take place Friday Night July 22, 2016 at the Field of Dreams. Over 200 athletes from across New Mexico will be attending the State's Most Elite High School Football Showcase to gain statewide notoriety and simply to compete against the best New Mexico has to offer.

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Combine Script

(Phase One - Registration, Gear, Interviews)

Event Registration: 5PM-6PM (North End of the Field of Dreams)

Athletes receive compression shirts

Athlete receive goody bags

Athletes receive player cards

Athletes take professional headshot

Athletes change into work out gear (bring cleats, workout shorts, water bottle, etc.)

Athletes visit social media booth, photos, and interviews

(Phase Two - Testing Portion of Event)

Athletes will then head to the Bench Press Station (185 Pounds)

Athletes head to dynamic warm up in the North End-zone

Athletes then head to 40-times (Each will run two times)

Athletes then head to broad jump (Best jump out of three)

Athletes then head to Pro-Agility Station (Each will run two times)

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Recognize Top Bench Press

Recognize Fastest Shuttle

Recognize Top Broad Jump

Top 5 40-Times Race For Fastest Man Award - All athletes line the 40

(Phase Three - Address Athletes)

National Guard Spokesmen Will Address Athletes

NMPreps Staff Will Address Athletes

(Phase Four - Individual Workout Session)

Athletes are broken up by position

Quarterbacks go with Quarterbacks

Running Backs go with Running Backs

etc.

(Phase Five - Dynamic Stretch)

All Athletes on the field to stretch

(Phase Six - One-On-Ones)

Skill Position Showcase

Quarterbacks are broken up into two groups

Running Backs vs. Linebackers going south at the 50-yard line

Receivers vs. Defensive Backs going North at the 50-yard line

Top 5 from each position, reach Elite Showcase

Trench Battle

Linemen Split Up

Offensive Linemen vs. Defensive Linemen Showcase

(Phase Seven - Close Out)

Close Out, Group Photo, Wrap Up, Combine Awards

(Phase Eight - Feed Athletes)

All athletes will be fed at the North End-Zone Parking Lot

(Phase Nine - Promo Code To Sign Up To NMPreps.com)

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Who Will Be Next To Get A D1 Offer?

I watched these 2 teams on Wednesday. They both have very good skill people. I was impressed with how well they both were able to execute this early in the season. Both teams have great coaching and both are going to give Pius some serious challenges.
I personally did not keep score but I was told that Belen scored 7 times and LL scored 4 times. Its going to be a great game when they meet all padded up for reals. Good luck to all 3 Valencia County teams during this upcoming season.

Which Players Will Have Breakout Seasons In 2016?

2018 Breakthrough Quarterbacks
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

The 2016 season is closing in and today we look at a few quarterbacks who have been on the radar but could be ready to live up to the stardom that comes with QB-One.

1. Angelo Trujillo, QB, Cleveland High School
5-foot-11, 180 pounds

Trujillo has added hype and a standard to live up too in Cleveland. The junior quarterback has a long list of top notch quarterbacks that he has to live up too, with two Mr. Football winners wearing the Electric blue on Friday nights. However, if you seen the young fella you will quickly have an answer to any doubt. The kid is unreal and will do very well this season.

2. Torri Locklin, QB, Mayfield HighSchool
6-foot-3, 185 pounds

Locklin and Trujillo have been mentioned before on our Top 6A quarterbacks in New Mexico. We could leave them off here though as they are only ready to break-in. Locklin, has great size and will be one prospect you see continuing to rise through the prospect rankings. Already being recruited at the next level by division one New Mexico State University, be ready to see the name a lot this coming season.

3. Taylor Null, QB, Artesia High School
6-foot-3, 170 pounds

Null, has the most pressure of any quarterback on this list and maybe state. He takes the snaps as THE quarterback for the two-time defending state champion Artesia Bulldogs. He received experience last season passing for 958-yards and 7-touchdowns. He is the top ranked QB in 2018 for 5A football and by seasons end I think he not only lives up to the pressure, he does dominates it.

4. Cameron Stevenson, QB, Goddard High School
6-foot-1, 188 pounds

The Rockets QB had 17 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns but this could be a wait and see prospect, like others on the list. The anticipation awaits as the Rockets will again have another head coach calling the shots and the progression only awaits for the Rockets.

5. Bryson Dowdy, QB, Kirtland Central High School
6-foot-3, 180 pounds

The year to produce is now for Dowdy as the Broncos move UP into 5A football and the three sport stud could be in-store for the breakthrough and breakout year that we anticipate. Last years numbers read - 1,081-passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns and 180-rushing yards.

6. Arjay Ortiz, QB, Robertson High School
6-foot-1, 150 pounds

Ortiz, will get passed over by many but the 6-foot-1 quarterback will be one of the top prospects to watch in 4A football this season. Ortiz put up huge numbers last season passing for 985-yards with 12 touchdowns but also rushed for 540-yards and 9-touchdowns. He was a prospect I was hoping to see tomorrow to see how he fares with other QB's from this class.

7. Cody Smith, QB, Aztec High School
6-foot-2, 190 pounds

Smith, could be higher on the list and likely will have the opportunity to prove his stock as he will face a quality list of opponents. He passed for 2,841-yards as a sophomore along with 25-passing touchdowns. The numbers are there and now to not have a slump season but if history tells us anything Aztec quarterbacks only get better.

8. Dakota Halliburton, QB, Navajo Prep School
6-foot, 177 pounds

He lead all quarterbacks from 2018 in passing yards with 2,846-yards last season with 27-passing touchdowns. The question we now have is will he get to air the ball 302 attempts under a new head coach? We know that he will play well this season but the other question is the adjustment to 4A football from 3A, good news is the schedule won't be too difficult.

Wait and See

9. Gavin Hardison, QB, Hobbs
10. Thomas Wisneski, QB, Belen: Passed for 553-yards.
11. Dustin Segura, QB, Raton: Passed for 994-yards
12. Antonio Gabaldon, QB, St. Mikes