Alamogordo's Football Schedule

Scrimmage Clovis on August 19th in Roswell
8-26 @ Valencia
9-2 Los Lunas
9-9 Valley
9-16 St. Pius X
Open
9-30 @ Goddard
10-7 Artesia
10-14 @ Roswell
10-21 Chaparral
10-28 @ Santa Teresa
11-4 @ Deming

Missed adding this on Wednesday, let's get a good thread going today...

To open things up:

You can either live in Portales, New Mexico or Las Vegas, New Mexico or Silver, New Mexico. Where do you live and why?

Best overall high school overall in New Mexico (in terms of everything) is?

Also, did you know that: Melrose is the first school in New Mexico history to win a football, volleyball, girls basketball and boys basketball championship in the same athletic year. This according to the Clovis News Journal.

Who Gets The Roswell Coaching Job?

BREAKING: CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL HIRES SEAN JIMENEZ AS THE SECOND HEAD COACH IN SCHOOL HISTORY



RIO RANCHO, NM - Former Rio Rancho High School and most recently Rio Grande High School head basketball coach Sean Jimenez has been hired as the new head coach at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho.

Jimenez on Thursday became only the second head coach in Cleveland High School history taking over for former mentor Brian Smith who took a job in California earlier this month.

"It's an honor to take over the program after Brian who I consider as one of my mentors after serving three years as his assistant at Rio Rancho. I am excited about this opportunity for my family and I but it will be big shoes to fill with the great program that Brian has built at Cleveland." Coach Jimenez explained on replacing Brian Smith.

Jimenez spent the past seven years as the head coach of the Rio Grande High School Ravens. The Ravens reached the State Tournament three times in his tenure with an Elite Eight appearance last season. Jimenez went 70-116 in the seven years at Rio Grande.

"This is a bitter sweet moment for me because the coaches, administration, parents and players of Rio Grande built a strong program at Rio Grande. The players are coming up wanting to be Ravens and that's what we set out to make and that's what Cleveland will get. A coach who cares about the community and players now and in the future."

Jimenez went on the say, "Rio Grande is in a good place, they have some talent returning the next few years with a few players I know can play at the college level. It was going to take an extraordinary job to leave and that is what Cleveland is. This is a dream come true job"

Jimenez served as an assistant coach under former Cleveland head coach Brian Smith at Rio Rancho guiding the Rams to their first state championship in school history.

This year Rio Rancho Public Schools won: football, basketball, wrestling, cross country, bowling, boys track and field.

Hearing that Casey Crandall resigned from the position yesterday on May 19th

More job postings
https://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/threads/coaching-board-openings-rumors-and-hirings.18534/unread

Hearing that Casey Crandall resigned from the position yesterday on May 19th

More job postings
https://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/threads/coaching-board-openings-rumors-and-hirings.18534/unread

It's the last of classes today. That means the HS football season is coming. Can't wait for the season opening games in just 14 weeks! What are the biggest games on August 26/27?
I, personally, will be at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces to watch our Rio Rancho Rams play LC Mayfield. That seems like a pretty awesome opening game. Then, the next day, Cleveland opens their season at Field of Dreams vs Onate. I'd say Las Cruces has a great weekend of football lined up!

Ethan Duff (WR-Artesia) has been officially offered a scholarship to Western New Mexico University

Updated Story Link
https://nmpreps.n.rivals.com/news/artesia-receiver-ethan-duff-lands-first-college-football-offer



Last season stats
17 TD
1700 all purpose yards
1000 receiving and 700 rushing

More to come...

Sandia's Ben Bertram being recruiting by several programs

Sandia has been known as a prep football power for several years under Head Coach Kevin Barker, a school that continues to produce next level talent. Class of 2017 Linebacker/Defensive Linemen Ben Bertram looks to be their next high profile prospect.

During Sandia's recent night of champions, Bertram who is a 6-foot-3, 230 pound current junior power cleaned 315 pounds which is a new school record.

"San Diego State as well as Northern Arizona are coming to Sandia High School to visit this week and I've also heard from CAL, New Mexico, and West Texas A&M. I am also planning to attend the Nike+ Opening Event in Seattle, Washington on the 28th of this month and plan to visit TCU, SMU, North Texas, SDSU, New Mexico, Purdue, NAU, Indiana, Ball State, and Washington over the summer," Said Bertram.

Full Article Here
https://nmpreps.n.rivals.com/news/sandia-s-ben-bertram-being-recruiting-by-several-programs


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Wednesday Chat Session - Anything Goes

To open things up: Is New Mexico more of a football, basketball, or baseball state?

What are the top 3 job sectors to work at in New Mexico?

What would bring in more money to the State of New Mexico?

Can you name where current head coaches went to high school?

The girls head coach is open in Lovington, in case anyone is interested.

Who Is Your 2016 Preseason No. 1 In Each Class?

When the Falcons open their new stadium in 2017, it will feature 'fan friendly' concession prices.

• $2 – Non-alcoholic beverage products with unlimited free refills
• $2 – Dasani bottled water; hot dogs; pretzels; popcorn
• $3 – Peanuts; pizza; nachos; waffle fries
• $5 – 12 oz. domestic beer

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blogs/...ssions-pricing-for-new-stadium-144716196.html

US Today Story

Voters in McKinney, Texas, approved a $220 million bond package that includes a new football stadium and events center that will be among the most expensive in the nation.

Depending on how you look at the numbers, it could be the most expensive. Construction of the 12,000-seat stadium accounts for $50.3 million of the current bond with another $12.5 million for infrastructure coming from a 2000 bond vote.

At $62.8 million, the total would be more than the $60 million that Allen spent for Eagle Stadium, which is an 18,000-seat stadium. It also would be more than the $62.5 million that Katy is spending for its stadium scheduled to open in 2017. Construction is ongoing.

Full Link
http://usatodayhss.com/2016/voters-...s-most-expensive-high-school-football-stadium

wow!!!!!!!

Since the season is officially over I have discovered one thing. New Mexico High School Baseball is one big family. We have had several set backs this year in loosing a great coach from Rio Rancho in Ray Chavez. We have to very strong men in Coach Gunther and Jarod Johnson both fighting cancer. I saw teams from all over the state come together and pray for all of these situations. That's what its all about, when you can put aside the game and thank and praise a heavenly father and do what ever you can for a person that has nothing to do with your team. That's when you know that there is a strong Baseball community in the state of New Mexico. We were blessed with another great state tournament teams played great and every game was exciting. I know there can only be one state champion for each class but I would just like to say that every single person that was apart of this baseball community is a champion in my mind. So as the offseason comes and everyone gears up for another run and as topics and opinion's get posted everyday. Let us all remember one thing.. We are all called to be champions in life.

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

And here is what I have found for 2001. If anyone has copies of brackets or results for your school prior to 2003 you can send them to me at hermanns_99@yahoo.com

So here are the 2001 New Mexico State Wrestling Champions

5A
103 - Andy Barela - Valley
112 - Lenny Lavato, Jr. - West Mesa
119 - Brandon Strong - La Cueva
125 - Brian Pitts - Rio Rancho
130 - Damacio Page - West Mesa
135 - Gabe Re - Rio Grande
140 - Aaron Lyden - Manzano
145 - Joey Bracamonte - West Mesa
152 - Henry Martinez - Santa Fe
160 - Nathaniel Augustson - Rio Rancho
171 - Sedeke Konte - Eldorado
189 - Matt Smith - Los Lunas
215 - Darryl Ortega - Rio Grande
275 - Efren Garcia - Rio Grande

4A
103 - Aaron Lee - Farmington
112 - Carlos Marquez - Aztec
119 - Ruben Leyba - Moriarty
125 - Kory Hart - Bloomfield
130 - Tyler Howle - Piedra Vista
135 - Bryan Sanchez - Belen
140 - Ryan Stock - Kirtland Central
145 - Chris Keating - Aztec
152 - Art Martinez - Silver
160 - Jimmy Stauder - Silver
171 - Jon Lillywhite - Piedra Vista
189 - Daniel Sloan - Kirtland Central
215 - Jerry Gurule - Capital
275 - David Turrieta - Silver

1A-3A
103 - Joel Luna - Robertson
112 - Gilbert Jimenez - Tucumcari
119 - Orlando Franklin - Shiprock
125 - Clinton Dale - Robertson
130 - Brandon Bull - Shiprock
135 - Adrian Gonzales - Robertson
140 - Jesse Valdez - Robertson
145 - Trevor Espinosa - St. Michael's
152 - Antonio Lucero - Robertson
160 - Marcos Roybal - West Las Vegas
171 - Matt Denny - Navajo Prep
189 - Daniel. Hunsaker - Grants
215 - Jake Jimenez - Tucumcari
275 - Patrick Hodges - Ruidoso

Interesting Story
http://thelab.bleacherreport.com/th...um=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national

Not one Division I team has looked his direction. Not one coach has called to gauge his interest. The countless inquiries made on Junior’s behalf have sunk to the bottom of the abyss.

Looks like the Professional Indoor League will be coming to El Paso (Major Arena Soccer League)

http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sp...y-coliseum-lures-indoor-soccer-team/84558812/

Beat Goddard 5-4 in thriller

Cleveland Names Even Copeland New Head Wrestling Coach. Well deserved.

Trinidad State Junior College will host the 2016 National Junior College Athletic Association, Western Championship. The Western Championship will be played at Central Park in Trinidad, CO from May 19-21. TSJC (42-15) is the Region IV Champs.

Three former New Mexico High School players will suit up for the Region IV Champs. Tyler Klien, Sophomore INF (Los Lunas); Cam Baird, Sophomore Pitcher (Raton); and Ethan Washburn, Freshmen INF, (Raton) will play in the Western Championship.

The tournament will start at 1 pm on Thursday, May 19 with Miles Community College (25-27-1) vs. Region I Champ Yavapai (41-19). Game two will start at 4 p.m. featuring Region XVIII Champion Western Nevada (41-17) vs. TSJC.

Ticket Prices -

1 Day Adult Pass (good for all games in one day) $5.00

1 Day Student Pass (good for all games in one day) $3.00 (age 7-18)

Children under six enter FREE

Live Stream

Watch all of the games on Trojan Live TV

for information about the live stream call 719-846-5653

Social Media

Game updates will be live at the TSJC Athletics Twitter feed

Directions –

The games will be played at Central Park in Trinidad. The address to the field is:

700 Smith Ave, Trinidad, CO 81082

See below

Per source...

Johnny Casaus is resigning as Hobbs GIRLS basketball coach.