Rivals Top 100 Class of 2017 Rankings - June 6th Update
https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals100/2017

Word on the street is that NM kids could be showing up in mass for the Rich Rodriguez Prospect Camp at the University of Arizona on Sunday. I believe at least four kids from Rio Rancho are going. Who's in?

Thoughts?

We see it year after year the State Champion is usually an Unstoppable Force! What is the key to that success Players, Community Support or Coaching?

kjgraham and junner have reported that Bloomfield head coach Devon Manning has been named HC of PV.

Are these online somewhere?

District Views: District 1-5A Ranking The Running Cores
Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we continue to release features getting you ready for the 2016 football season. We have released 20 teams in our NMPreps.com Top 50 Summer Rankings and each team from this District has been released so we take a look at the running backs in the District.

Ranking the Running Game

1. Farmington Scorpions: The preseason favorite has one of the more impressive returning running back cores along with a QB that will take the football on the ground. Alex Fowler, Jr, had 908-yards on the season with a 9.2 yards per carry average. Donvan Gonzalez, Sr, also returns with 337-yards but a 12.0 yards per carry average is eye popping.

2. Bloomfield Bobcats: The Bobcats return to this district and the running core has graduated but they return some new names to the running game. 5-foot-9, Junior, Diego O'Neill returns and could get the call this season. He posted 234-yards on 30-carries last season. Behind him are Kyle Burkholder who had 115-yards on 9.6 yards per carry along with Rudy Vigil who had 104 yards on 10.4 yards per carry.

3. Aztec Tigers: The Tigers right now are the number two district champion contender behind Farmington with a young roster returning. Looking at their running game you know junior QB can run the ball as the returning stat leader at 425-yards along with 11 rushing touchdowns. Zane Bradshaw, Sr, will be the name we know as his touches should improve after posting 151-yards last season only 32-carries.

4. Miyamura Patriots: The Patriots are the make-or-break type of team this season. The Patriots could be the team that makes some noise however under the radar. The also had a 1,000 yard rusher, who has since graduated, as they give plenty of love to the running game. They graduated plenty but at this time it's unknown who gets the call for the number one RB but its likely they will have the chance to get their touches. Returning QB Matt Chavez had 409-yards on the ground.

5. Kirtland Central Broncos: The district has a wealth of talented running quarterbacks as we have mentioned. Again, we see that in Kirtland Central who returns Brian Dowdy as QB who ran for 180-yards last season with 4-touchdowns. Outside of Dowdy the Broncos have plenty of adjustments to make moving up to 5A. They graduate plenty and return Zach Vanduren who played in 7-games with 3 carries for 21-yards as the most experience with 1-touchdown.

6. Gallup Bengals: The Bengals relied heavy on graduate QB Colton Lowely to pass and run the ball. They only return one RB in Isaiah Mike-Dubbs who played one game with 8-carries for 58-yards.

NMPreps.com Top 50 Rankings

No. 29 Farmington
No. 39 Aztec
No. 43 Miyamura
No. 44 Bloomfield
UNR Kirtland Central
UNR Gallup

Review: Teams Ranked 30-39
Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we review the week as we release the NMPreps.com Top 50 Summer Team Rankings. We are giving an early outlook into the 2016 football season and highlight that top players and teams to get you ready for the season.

Feature: NMPreps.com's Spring/Summer Football Top 50 Rankings

Predictions for Team Rankings 30-39

Make-or-Break Type of Season: No. 33 West Mesa
The West Mesa Mustangs went 4-6 last and could be due for a breakout season in a very winnable district for the Mustangs. Right now we lean more the the Make side of this conversation as a 6-win season and high possibility for a district championship as they are gaining steam. Read the quick outlook on the Mustangs.

My vote to win a state championship: No. 38 Lordsburg
The Mavericks have the stud quarterback, a top running back and receiver to make an improvment on a 9-4 season in which they reached the semi-finals. If you have stock to but the Mavericks could be a hot buy as they drop down to 2A football. Read the quick outlook on the Mavericks.

Most likely to defend their State Championship: No. 31 Hatch Valley
The Bears went a remarkable 13-0 and return one of the best receiving cores in 4A football next season. This season the parity is stronger in 4A but the Bears could hold the edge on some the returning prospects. Read the quick outlook on the Bears

The Contender: No. 34 Robertson
The Cardinals fell to Hatch in the 2015 State Title and could be the likely favorite to many picks out there with the return of a stud young quarterback. They have a handful of offensive weapons to gain several votes. Read the quick outlook on the Cardinals.

Most likely to return to the post season: No. 36 Del Norte
The Del Norte Knights suffered from the injury bug last season losing their top prospect but could be ready to have a season in which they make a big step forward. Their district is wide open each season and they will have every opportunity to their move. Read the quick outlook on the Knights.

Stats: Top Quarterbacks

Johnny Plowman, Sr, Lordsburg: 2015 stat line - 1,709 passing yards, 845-rushing yards and 29-touchdowns.

Cody Smith, Jr, Aztec: 2015 stat line - 2,841 passing yards and 25-touchdowns.

Arjay Ortiz, Jr, Robertson: 2015 stat line - 985 passing yards, 540 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns.

Stats: Top Running backs

Ezekiel Tapia, Sr, Estancia: 2015 stat line - 1,323 rushing yards.

Joseph Griego, Sr, Robertson: 2015 stat line - 1,063 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Moises Anaya, Jr, Estancia: 2015 stat line - 965-rushing years.

Raymond Saucedo, Sr, Lordsburg: 2015 stat line - 728-rushing yards.

Elijah Tapia, Sr, Moriarty: 2015 stat line - 720-yards and 6-touchdowns.

Dario Cotto, Sr, West Mesa: 2015 stat line - 606-rushing yards.

Stats: Top Receivers

Jacob Esquivel, Sr, Lordsburg: 2015 stat line - 482 yards.

Cade Hackney, Sr, Hatch Valley: 2015 stat line - 400 yards.

Domonic Fischer, Sr, West Mesa: 2015 stat line - 291 yards.

Stats: Defense

Santiago Mora, Sr, Moriarty: 136-tackles.

Matt Smith, Jr, Moriarty: 105 tackles.

Ryan Montez, Sr, Hatch Valley: 47 tackles.

Rapid Fire

NMPreps.com Mr. Football Candidate: Cade Hackney, Hatch - stats and program to do it.

Likely to break-a-record: Johnny Plowman, Lordsburg - move to 2A is huge.

The unknown team that could be down: Silver

The unknown team that could be on the rise: Aztec

Which Playoff Teams in 5A Return in 2016?
Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we take a look at the 2015 playoff teams and determine who has enough talent to return to the field. Over the summer we take a look at our extremely early prediction to the 2016 post season.

Artesia (State Champions): Buy

The town with more titles in football alone over other school titles combined will once again play into the post season. I don't think this prediction is anything to predict that you already know. However, the difference is the head coach will no longer be Cooper Henderson as he has stepped down with the new man in charge is Rex Henderson. The Bulldogs have plenty to replace next season, we look at DL Codey Scott (No. 5 NMPreps.com Top Returning 5A Seniors) as the 'Dog to keep this going.

Los Lunas (First Round): Buy

The Tigers went 6-5 last season, reaching the post season under head coach Terrell Trantham. The Tigers return the name that we have all become aware of in O'Maury Samuels the verbal commit to Michigan that ran for 1,468-yards and 21-touchdowns as a junior. The Tigers play in a newly aligned district that favors a title that is up for grabs. Right now we say buy as they have key returning pieces.

Espanola Valley (First Round): Sell

The Espanola Valley Sundevils had a season to remember going 9-2 and breathing life to a football program that was virtually dead to the 5A football scene. Now we turn to the bad news, the man who got them there has since resigned. They graduate some key players but look to runningback Tommy Trujillo (No. 25 NMPreps Top Returning 5A Seniors). We say sell with another buy from this one bid district that we like.

St. Pius X (Second Round): Buy

The Sartans went 10-2 and were one of the most improved teams last season reaching the second round of the with a close 27-21 loss to eventual champ Artesia. They return Drew Ortiz (No. 2 NMPreps Top Returning 5A Seniors) who had 2,262-yards passing last season with 37-touchdowns. That alone has you to like this team not only as a playoff team but a serious contender? We say a sure thing buy on the Sartans.

Realignment

Centennial (State Runner-Up): Moved to 6A

Piedra Vista (Semi-Final): Moved to 6A

Moriarty (Semi-Final): Moved to 4A

NMPreps Nation Picks

Roswell: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Aztec: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Farmington: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Goddard: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Capital: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Malik Curry now at Miami.

No. 38 in the photo

Login to view embedded media

Western State has offered Los Lunas Linebacker Trevor Brohard. 6-foot-3, 210 pounds.

NMSU and UNM have come by to see him. Eastern NM and Highlands have mentioned they like Trevor on film. After the Colorado Mesa camp on Monday, their LBs coach said he was officially on their radar. I think there's more to come. This from Los Lunas Head Coach Terell Trantham.

"Trevor is a coach's dream player. 3.9 GPA, loves to lift and practice, basically gets after it in every aspect of life. Not to mention he can flat out play football. He was voted our district overall player of the year last season. I'm very happy for him and I think there will be more offers to come," Said Trantham.

6-foot-3, 210 pounds



Login to view embedded media

From the nmaa


NMAA Board Summary

June 2, 2016



The New Mexico Activities Association’s Board of Directors met in regular session on Thursday, June 2in the NMAA Hall of Pride and Honor.


Sally Marquez gave her Director's Report which included information on the success of the 2015-2016 school year, the increase in attendance figures for state championship events, and special thanks to the staff and board for jobs well done.


Business Manager Shari Kessler-Schwaner presented the NMAA Financial Report which included information on all sport and activity financials for 2015-2016. The Board was then presented with the NMAA Budget for 2016-2017 which was approved.


Deputy Director / Commissioner of Officials Dana Pappas presented the NMAA Activities Report which included information on the numerous activity events that took place during the spring semester, the formation of a Student Leadership Advisory Committee, and the upcoming NFHS National Student Leadership Conference.


Executive Director Sally Marquez and NMAA Staff presented several discussion items to the Board of Directors which included 8th grade participation at the high school level, non-member private school participation, potential new sports/activities, the removal of Rodeo as a sanctioned activity, Senate Bill 137, and emergency medical personnel at football games. NMOA Official David Osuna also addressed the Board regarding the officials’ selection process for the State Basketball Tournament.


The Board of Directors took action on the following items:


-Votedin favor of the following proposalsaffecting the football section of the NMAA Handbook:

*Adjust the football schedule submission deadline

*Implement post-game protocols for spectators at football games

*Require football coaches to become certified via USA Football’s Heads Up Program


-Voted in favor of the following proposals affecting the baseball section of the NMAA Handbook:

*Adjust the protocol for determining home/visitor in the state quarterfinal match-ups

*Adjust individual game limitations regarding participation as a courtesy runner

*Adjust individual game limitations regarding innings of play

*Require the use of wood/composite wood bats at the high school level

*Adjust pitching restriction regulations


-Voted in favor of a proposal to modify the state golf qualifying formula


-Voted in favor of a proposal to add a small school team champion at the State Swim Meet


-Voted in favor of the following proposals affecting the wrestling section of the NMAA Handbook:

*Require the use of Track Wrestling software for tournaments

*Adjust the Class 4A & 5A qualifying numbers for State Wrestling


-Voted in favor of a proposal to require member schools to complete an annual student-athlete health and safety audit



-Voted in favor of proposals to modify the following NMAA Bylaws:

*Bylaw 3.10.2 – District Handbooks

*Bylaw 3.11.2 – Contract Agreements

*Bylaw 6.4.1 – Open Enrollment Choice

*Bylaw 6.6.2.G – Practice Regulations

*Bylaw 6.7.4 & 6.7.5 – Parent to Parent

*Bylaw 6.8.1 – Eligibility Retention

*Bylaw 6.9.2.B – Did not Participate

*Bylaw 7.4 – Out of Season Coaching

*Bylaw 8.1.7 – Home School Teams



The next NMAA Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2016.

Per today's Albuquerque Journal: http://www.abqjournal.com/767124/sports/prep-notes-la-cueva-football-assistant-resigns.html

Like, dislike, thoughts?

Zach Gonzales has signed his Letter of Intent to Play at NMMI next year. Congrats to Zach, his family, and Coach Cook!

Update: Sources telling me that Joe Carpenter from Roswell will be the next Head Girls Basketball Coach. Could be officially announced as soon as today.

To New Mexico!!

Login to view embedded media

Go

http://nmhsca.com/PageBuilder.aspx?page=BobOgasNorthSouthAllStarBaseballClassic

6A-5A Game:
North:
Coached By: Marc Hilton, St. Pius

Seth Jones Albuquerque Academy
Matthew Marquez Atrisco Heritage
Luisdiego Quintana Atrisco Heritage
Joseph Trujillo Atrisco Heritage
Mikey Siederman Cibola
Justice Jackson Cleveland
Riley Peterson Cleveland
Jayce Jackson Eldorado
Stone Romero La Cueva
Derek Trujillo La Cueva
Lane Saunders Los Alamos
Connor Mang Los Alamos
Antonio Mora Moriarty
Nicholas Young Moriarty
Orlan Warren Piedra Vista
Matthew Sanchez Rio Grande
Willie Baez Rio Rancho
Andrew Gilespie Sandia HS
Miles Hilton St. Pius X
Tanner West Volcano Vista

South:
Coached By: Cody May, Carlsbad

Joshua Chavarria Carlsbad
Ryan Razo Carlsbad
Zach Gonzales Centennial
Sergio Lucero Centennial
Jesse Watson Centennial
Austin Adams Clovis
Daniel Gallegos Clovis
Keaton Greenwalt Clovis
Dante Urrea Deming
Isaac Halloran Gadsden
Derek Farmer Goddard
Mitch Naylor Goddard
Gaylan Young Goddard
Isaiah Tovar Hobbs
Matt Castrillo Las Cruces
Tim Galindo Las Cruces
Kameron Miller Las Cruces
Ethan Alvarado Mayfield
Gabe Castillo Mayfield
Josue Ruiz Valencia

So I have found who wrestled in the championship matches but not the winner (except the highlighted ones)

106 - Lavern Martinez, Highland vs Paul Sanchez, Albuquerque
115 - Leroy Saiz, Valley vs Joe Salazar, Albuquerque
123 - Ray Flores, Albuquerque vs John Bednarik, Highland
136 - Carl Donato, Highland def. Jim Wiese, Aztec
141 - Allen Templeton, Highland vs Clarence Romero, Albuquerque
148 - Carlos Torres, Albuquerque def. Larry King, Albuquerque
157 - Pat Blaney, Highland vs ?, Aztec
168 - Jerry Blaney, Highland vs Earl Baldwin, Albuquerque
Hwt - Chuck Clausen, Highland def. Kyle Defore, Albuquerque

Anyone know any of these other match results?