60 Seniors To Watch This Weekend
By: Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com | nmpreps@yahoo.com

113 - Treavon Nicoley - Cleveland - 35-3 (Returning Champ)

113 - Lucas Romero - Capital - 29-2

113 - Roman Cervantez - Los Lunas - 27-4 (Returning Champ)

113 - Jose Degado - Cobre - 34-13

120 - Dylan Greenhaus - Piedra Vista - 35-5

120 - Matthew Hernandez - Deming - 38-4

126 - Ben Boren - Centennial - 41-4

126 - Bradlee Jordan - Robertson - 23-4

132 - Robert Rodriguez - Cobre - 45-1 (Returning Champ)

132 - Dylan Udero - Las Cruces - 29-2

132 - Cody Baldonado - Cibola - 25-7

132 - Chris Archiebeque - Goddard - 22-6

138 - Marcos Gonzales - West Mesa - 31-3

138 - Alex Medley - Eldorado - 29-5

138 - Dominic Lovato - Bernalillo - 37-5

138 - Nick Archibeque - Goddard - 20-6

132 - Adien Cockrell - Kirtland - 27-6 (Returning Champ)

145 - Jeremiah Salaz - Miyamura - 30-8

145 - Jesus Lopez - Volcano Vista - 33-1

152 - Clayton Arellano - Rio Grande - 28-1 (State Runner Up)

152 - Alias Starkovich - Miyamura - 37-1 (State Runner Up)

152 - Santizago Salazar - Rio Rancho - 5-2

160 - Gavy Davy - Eldorado - 10-0

160 - Ethan Lucero - Silver - 28-2

160 - Albert Sanchez - Valencia - 31-2

160 - Amos Rivera - Robertson - 11-3 (Returning Champ)

170 - Kyle Snelling - La Cueva - 35-1 (Returning Champ)

170 - Allen Michel - Moriarty - 25-1

170 - Gunner Robinson - Belen - 33-3 (Returning Champ)

170 - Dylan Rottman - Cobre - 28-5

182 - Nathaniel Martinez - Belen - 40-2

182 - Isaac Lopez - Rio Grande - 30-2 (Returning Champ)

182 - Lane Saunders - Los Alamos - 35-1 (Returning Champ)

182 - Sanitago Apodaca - Cleveland - 23-3 (Returning Champ

182 - JD Robinson - Bloomfield - 34-6 (Returning Champ)

182 - Quinn Nash - Eldorado - 16-3

182 - Paul Montoya - Silver - 23-8

182 - Tony Salvarrey - Goddard - 12-5

195 - Carver Dumas - Manzano - 34-1

195 - Ryan Morales - Silver - 28-3

195 - Mark Flores - Sandia - 15-4

195 - Isaac Aranda - Rio Grande - 22-8

195 - Alberto - Piedra Vista - 25-9

220 - Mark Hussey - Rio Grande - 16-0 (Returning Champ)

220 - Tom Berry - Kirtland - 42-2

220 - Adrian Flaco - Carlsbad - 29-4

220 - Alvaro Gonzalez - Gadsden - 26-5

220 - Joquin Towery - Highland 20-1

220 - David DeHerrera - Blomfield 18-5

285 - Isaac Lewis - Valencia - 25-1 (State Runner Up)

285 - Matt Burguena - Belen - 30-6 (Returning Champ)

285 - Andrew Wilson - Academy - 37-2

285 - Sam Holguin - Cobre - 18-1

285 - Jeffery Henderson - Hobbs - 9-0

285 - Benny Hernandez - Las Cruces - 38-7

285 - Jon Martinez - West Mesa - 23-4

285 - Max Sanchez - Manzano - 28-8

285 - Wyatt Alexander - Atrisco - 27-7

285 - Lorenzo LaMere - Bloomfield - 24-8

30 Juniors To Watch This Weekend

106 - Marcus Santillanes - Volcano Vista - 34-1

106 - Mark Gonzales - Sandia - 29-4

106 - Diego Sanchez-Morales - Piedra Vista - 31-10

120 - Noah Mirabal - Cleveland - 26-4 (Returning Champ)

120 - Ivan Marquez - Santa Fe - 28-6

120 - Clay Crosby - Academy - 29-3

126 - Jose Tapia - Capital - 27-0 (Returning Champ)

126 - Isaac Garcia - Manzano - 32-1 (State Runner Up)

126 - Michael Mascarenas - Cleveland - 30-6 (Returning Champ)

126 - Ivan Gavino - St. Pius X - 7-1(State Runner Up)

126 - Matthew Petersen - La Cueva - 31-8

126 - Elijah Gabadon - Atrisco Heritage - 29-6

138 - Shawn Nieto - Cleveland - 13-4 (State Runner Up)

145 - Ryan Rochford - Rio Rancho - 23-7 (Returning Champ)

145 - Jeramie Flores - Belen - 26-5

145 - Estevan Chavez - Los Lunas - 27-9

145 - Joseph Paul Griego - Robertson - 25-4 (Returning Champ)

145 - Randy Maynes - Cobre - 29-9 (Returning Champ)

152 - Aaron Vanderhee - Cibola - 28-6

152 - Jacob Grobecker - Volcano Vista - 31-5

152 - Caleb Beaird - Hobbs - 14-1

152 - Avery Scott - Bloomfield - 34-7 (State Runner Up)

152 - Hosman Caraveo - Piedra Vista - 27-8

160 - Richard Goeva - Volcano Vista - 24-4

160 - Damin Valenzuela - Manzano - 226

170 - Armando Galindo - Silver - 26-6 (State Runner Up)

170 - Mitchell Nunez - Academy - 21-3

182 - Julian Brittian - St. Michael's - 28-8

195 - Xavier Vigil - St. Michael’s - 26-0 (Returning Champ)

220 - Estevan Chavez - Belen - 33-5 (State Runner Up)

220 - Brendon Armstead - Cleveland - 17-5

220 - Edgar Hernandez - Centennial - 25-5

220 - Isaac Martinez - Volcano Vista - 20-3

220 - Dylan Kuhn - Hobbs - 28-4

285 - Damin Altamirano - Cleveland - 24-5

Sophomores To Watch This Weekend

106 - Cody Wood - Carlsbad - 31-5

106 - Ryan Romero - Capital - 19-2

106 - Josiah Griego - Aztec - 32-11

113 - Isaac Garcia - Manzano - 29-4

120 - Isidro Garcia - Manzano - 29-0

120 - Jonathan Trujillo - Robertson - 22-4 (Returning Champ)

126 - Orion Gutierrez - Rio Rancho - 11-8 (State Runner Up)

132 - Kyler Gonzales - Rio rancho - 25-8

132 - Danny Evans - Belen - 38-6

132 - Angelo Calderon - Volcano Vista - 26-6

132 - Tristan Trujillo - Robertson - 23-7 (State Runner Up)

138 - Wes Rayburn - Piedra Vista - 36-2 (Returning Champ)

138 - Bradon Baeza - Las Cruces - 28-1

145 - Nick Rino - Piedra Vista - 18-3 (Returning Champ)

145 - Austin Littefield - Aztec - 39-5

152 - Ruen Gonzales - Las Cruces - 35-9

160 - Rowdy Robinson - Belen - 31-7

170 - Cody Manuelito - Kirtland - 40-4

170 - Clark Zelldan - Shiprock - 38-4

170 - Joey Castillo - Las Cruces - 35-7

195 - Darian Duran - Robertson - 23-8

Freshmen To Watch This Weekend

106 - Joseph Otero - Cleveland - 35-1

106 - Adam Pena - Santa Fe - 30-6

106 - Sergio - Arellando - Rio Grande - 27-6

106 - Isaiah Martinez - Rio Rancho - 17-11

113 - Tyler Deen - Rio Rancho - 26-6

113 - Sam Martinez - Santa Fe - 30-8

113 - Zeke Marquez - Silver - 23-4 (State Runner Up)

120 - Cody Candelaria - Aztec - 30-8

120 - Eric Morales - Cobre - 38-6 (Returning Camp)

126 - Javier Tapia - Capital - 16-3 (State Runner Up)

All Feedback Welcomed & Wanted

Feature: Comparing Resumes For No. 1
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

We have a few weeks left to have the great debate on who gets the 1-seed in the state tournament. Why does it matter and right now who has the nod.

Compare

We looked at the top ranked teams on both the NMPreps.com Top-25 Rankings along with the freeman rankings, record, district position and head to head (if available) to best argue the top seeds to this point in the season.

6A BASKETBALL

Rankings Combined
1. Onate
2. Cibola
3. Cleveland
4. Albuquerque High

Records
1. Onate (21-3)
2. Cibola (18-3)
3. Cleveland (17-6)
4. Albuquerque (14-7)

District Position
1. Onate: Will be a District Champion with ease, could go in perfect.
2. Albuquerque High: At the moment 5-0 and could also go in perfect.
3. Cibola: Half game ahead of Cleveland, both from 1-6A. Loss to Volcano, last place team somewhat hurts.
4. Cleveland: Losses to Cibola and Rio Rancho.

Head-to-Head
1. Cibola (2-1) :Beat Albuquerque (68-62), Loss to Cleveland (66-54 OT), Beat Cleveland (74-71 2OT)
2. Cleveland (2-1): Beat Onate (65-59 OT), Beat Cibola (66-54 OT), Loss to Cibola (74-71 2OT)
3. Onate (1-1): Loss to Cleveland (65-59 OT), Beat Albuquerque (59-46).
4. Albuquerque (0-2): Loss to Onate (59-46), Loss to Cibola (68-62)

Wins over Potential DC's (In 1st Place Right Now)
Onate (3): Albuquerque, Hope Christian, Los Lunas (tied)
Cibola (3): Sandia, Albuquerque, Hope Christian
Cleveland (3):Onate, Grants, Cibola
Albuquerque (0)

Work To Do but Potential
Carlsbad: Ranked 4th/5th - Loss to Hobbs hurt, needs them to fall and also beat them on the road. They could also tie with Hobbs for #1 in district play and NMAA could select them above Hobbs.

5A BASKETBALL

Rankings Combined
1 (tie). Grants (1 NMP/2 FM)
1 (tie). Roswell (2 NMP/1 FM)
3. Capital (4 NMP/3 FM)
4. Centennial (3 NMP/6FM)
5. Farmington (6 NMP/4 FM)

Centennial over Farmington on rankings as the highest ranking between the two is higher.

Records
1. Roswell (18-2)
2. Capital (21-3)
3. Farmington (20-3)
4. Grants (19-3)
5. Centennial (17-5)

District Position
1. Grants: Similar district story but Grants has Pius as the kicker (if that was available for district strength)
2. Roswell: Similar as Grants but Grants has Pius right now as strength. Both will go undefeated.
3. Farmington: 6-0 but a weaker district. They need to stay perfect.
4. Centennial: Loss to Los Lunas (or tied with them) right now and could play into the picture. NMAA has choice if they finished tied.
5. Capital: The Bernalilllo loss hurts but will still be a DC.

Head-To-Head
1. Grants (2-0): Beat Farmington, Capital.
2. Roswell (1-1): Beat Centennial. Lost to Centennial.
2. Centennial (1-1): Beat Roswell. Lost to Centennial.
4. Capital (0-1): Lost to Grants.
5. Farmington (0-1): Lost to Grants

Wins over Potential DC's (In 1st Place Right Now)
Grants (4): Farmington, Capital, Pojoaque Valley, Cliff
Roswell (3): Portales, Centennial, Hobbs
Centennial (2): Roswell, Albuquerque
Capital (1): Los Lunas (technically tied with Centennial)
Farmington (0)

Work To Do But Potential
Los Lunas, Gallup, St. Pius X - These three are technically still capable of tying for the DC and have good resume to argue if they do.

Why Being Number One Matters

Last two seasons the 1-seed in the two biggest divisions have won the title. Hobbs and Centennial were 1-seeds and won in 2015. Valley and Roswell were 1-seeds in 2014 and won it all.

TOP-25 SCOREBOARD

#3. Grants - Beat unranked Moriarty, 80-49.
#4. Cibola - Fell to No. 6 Cleveland, 66-60 OT.
#5. Roswell - Beat unranked Artesia, 79-44.
#6. Cleveland - Beat No. 4 Cibola, 66-60 OT.
#8 Albuquerque - Lost to No. 16 Rio Grande, 55-49.
#9. Centennial - Beat No. 23 Belen, 70-56.
#14 Gadsden - down 30-23 end of 3rd.
#16. Rio Grande - Beat No. 8 Albuquerque, 55-49.
#17. Atrisco Heritage - Beat West Mesa, 68-50
#19 Farmington - Beat No. 21 Gallup, 55-51.
#21 Gallup - Lost to No. 19 Farmington, 55-51.
#22 Los Lunas - Beat unranked Chaparral, 59-21.
#23 Belen - Lost to No. 9 Centennial, 70-56.

TOP PERFORMERS

Christian Mendez - Vaughn - 42 points vs Carrizozo.
Tyrell Barela - Carrizozo - 27 points vs Vaughn.
David Cormier - Volcano Vista - 26 points and 12 rebounds vs Santa Fe.
Cesar Molina - Centennial - 21 points vs Belen.
Marcus Williams - Cleveland - 21 points, 8 rebounds in win over Cibola.
Santi Gonzales - Santa Fe - 20 points vs Volcano Vista.
Desmond Carpenter - Cibola - 19 points vs Cleveland.
Alex Baez - Centennial - 18 points vs Belen
Bryan Valdez - Belen - 17 points vs Centennial.
Daniel Amador - Roswell - 16 points vs Artesia.
Isaac Barela - Cibola - 16 points vs Cleveland.
Adam Cook - Cleveland - 15 points vs Cibola.
Johnny Plowman - Lordsburg - 15 points vs Tularosa.
Jacob Esquivel - Lordsburg - 15 points vs Tularosa.
Damian Guck - Cobre - 14 points, 14 rebounds and 2 blocks. Hit game winning 3 in win over Hot Springs.
Justin Evans - Belen - 13 points vs Centennial.
Garrett Gallegos - Belen - 10 points vs Centennial.

TUESDAY TAKE-A-WAYS

1. No. 6 Cleveland 66, Cibola 60 (OT): The Storm winning this game puts them in a CO-DC situation likely to see Cleveland 2 and Cibola 3 in the state tournament.

2. Lordsburg 59, Tularosa 47: The Mavericks LOCK up the 1-seed in the 3A bracket.

3. Volcano Vista 59, Santa Fe 38: The Hawks win their 10th game of the season and get fitted for the state tournament. This game earns them an auto.

4. No. 19 Farmington 55, No. 21 Gallup 51: The Scorpions take home the DC in 1-5A. They could also be looking at a Top-5 seed.


SCOREBOARD

Centennial 70, Belen 56
Cleveland 66, Cibola 60 OT
Farmington 55, Gallup 51
Goddard 78, Lovington 71
Grants 80, Moriarty 49
Hagerman 69, Tatum 39
Hondo Valley 105, Valley Christian 18
Lordsburg 59, Tularosa 47
Los Lunas 59, Chaparral 21
Maxwell 89, Des Moines 45
Mayfield 63, Deming 52
Miyamura 73, Aztec 52
Navajo Pine 73, Pine Hill 35
Roswell 79, Artesia 44
Sandia Prep 69, Bosque 38
Silver 64, Socorro 57
Tohatchi 60, Rehoboth 40
Vaughn 84, Carrizozo 82
Volcano Vista 59, Santa Fe 38

What are they?

Link
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From the NMAA

Any prediction bracketology for small schools anytime soon? 2A, 1A

This is just insane. Here it is getting close to March and time for basketball championships and Texas is still doing endless rebroadcasts of all of the Texas football championships. It is Katy 17 and Lake Travis 7 at start of the 3rd quarter if you are interested. LMBO New Mexico can't even get one championship game televised and Texas rebroadcasts every championship game over and over and over and over and over...... Katy Tigers have a first down right now on 38 of Lake Travis the rebroadcast. Time Out. hahahahaha

Feature: Bubble Talk
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we also take a look at the teams on the bubble. Who's in, who's out and who has the most upside to win a first round game. Also,

State Tournament Locks
Cibola, Cleveland, Rio Rancho, Sandia, Onate, Gadsden, Hobbs, Carlsbad, Albuquerque, Valley, Atrisco Heritage, Rio Grande.

Ranking the Bubble
Records Rankings
1. Las Cruces (12-12, 2-4)
2. Volcano Vista (9-12, 2-4)
3. La Cueva (9-13, 4-2)
4. Mayfield (9-14, 2-3)
5. Santa Fe (9-14, 2-4)

Weekly Rankings Combined
1. Volcano Vista (Ranked 13)
2. Las Cruces (Ranked 14)
3. La Cueva (Ranked 15)
4. Santa Fe (Ranked 16)
5. Mayfield (Ranked 17)

District Position Position Right Now in District
1. La Cueva: 2nd
2. Mayfield: 3rd
3. Las Cruces: 4th
3. Santa Fe: 4th
5. Volcano Vista: 5th

Head to Head
Santa Fe (2-0): Wins - Volcano Vista, Las Cruces.
La Cueva (2-2): Wins - Mayfield, Volcano Vista Lost - Volcano Vista, Las Cruces
Volcano Vista (1-1) Wins - La Cueva. Lost - Santa Fe
Mayfield (1-1): Wins - Las Cruces. Lost - La Cueva.
Las Cruces (1-2) : Wins - La Cueva. Lost - Santa Fe, Mayfield

If they are 13-16 How It Goes Down
13. La Cueva
14. Santa Fe
15. Volcano Vista
16. Mayfield
Out - 17. Las Cruces

Who We Would Take To Win A First Round Game
Volcano Vista: The Hawks are talented. We could end there but this team is playing well lately beating a top ranked Cibola team and just playing well at the right time. David Cormier (Jr./Forward) is one of the best players in the state and that alone is scary for any team that draws them.

5A BASKETBALL

State Tournament Locks
Roswell, Capital, Farmington, Grants, Gallup, Centennial, Belen, Espanola Valley, St. Pius X, Goddard, Los Lunas, Bernalillo

Ranking the Bubble
Records Rankings
1. Piedra Vista (14-8)
2. Moriarty (10-12)
3. Artesia (9-11)
4. Del Norte (9-13)
5. Miyamura (8-14)
6. Los Alamos (8-15)

Weekly Rankings Combined
1. Piedra Vista (Ranked 14 NMP/12 FM)
2. Del Norte (Ranked 13 NMP/14 FM)
3. Artesia (Ranked 15)
4. Moriarty (Ranked 16)
5. Los Alamos (Ranked 18)
6. Miyamura (Ranked 20 NMP/19 FM)

District Position Position Right Now in District
1. Artesia: 3rd
1. Moriarty: 3rd
1. Miaymura: 3rd
4. Piedra Vista: 4th
4. Del Norte: 4th
5. Los Alamos: 5th

Head to Head
Artesia : Wins (3-0)- Los Alamos (x2), Moriarty
Del Norte (1-0): Wins - Los Alamos.
Piedra Vista (1-1): Wins - Moriarty. Lost - Miyamura.
Moriarty (2-3): Wins- Los Alamos, Miyamura. Lost - Moriarty, Artesia, Del Norte
Los Alamos (2-4): Wins - Miaymura, Moriarty. Lost - Moriarty, Artesia (x2), Del Norte
Miyamura (1-2): Wins - Piedra Vista. Lost - Los Alamos, Moriarty.

If they are 13-16 How It Goes Down
13. Artesia
14. Del Norte
15. Moriarty
16. Los Alamos
Out - 17. Miyamura. 18. Piedra Vista

Making Some Sense: Piedra Vista plays Miaymura this week and NEEEED to win. If they do they could be as high as being in the locks arguing for higher than a 13 seed but will be in conversation with Del Norte and Artesia for the 13th spot. If Miyamura wins, Los Alamos could steal the 16th spot (start praying Hilltoppers).

Who We Would Take As An Upset
Artesia: With Piedra Vista on the out right now why not take the bubble team that did the upsetting last season as the 13-seed. The Bulldogs have a talented roster led by Justin Houghtaling (Sr./F) who can pass well, penetrate and score.

Christian Mendez - Vaughn - 42 points tonight vs Carrizozo in a 84-82 win.

Eunice and Lordsburg big favorites entering season
By: Kyle Henderson | nmpreps@yahoo.com


The Eunice Cardinals won the 3A State Title Game defeating Lordsburg 8-4 last season

You have to start with the 2015 State Champs the Eunice Cardinals. An elite baseball factory for ages that went 17-9 in 2015 under Drew Reynolds winning the 3A Title beating Lordsburg 8-4 in the finals. Though they graduate Ivan Zamora, Armando Rodriguez, and Jose Luis Rodriguez, they return a great some quality 2016 prospects. Bryce Jenkins and Blane Ferbranche are notable returners. Ferbranche hit for .312 last year, Jenkins was 2-3 on the mound in 11 appearances. They do lose Bryce Foutz who was 6-1 last year as a Freshman as he moved out of the state, big loss losing a pitcher that likely would of been tops in all of 3A this year.

Lordsburg has a ton of talent returning after going 16-4 last year and 8-1 in district play. They return Junior Johnny Plowman who hit for .508 last year and 29 RBI’s and also return Ramon Retana who hit for .345 and 16 RBI’s. Returning as their ace on the mound is Jacob Esquivel who was 7-1 on the bump last year with 42K’s. Frank De L O and Alejandro Estrada are additional names to know who each contributed last year.

So Who Is Next In Line?

Texico Baseball under Head Coach Ty Thatcher went 16-10 last year before losing to Lordsburg 13-0 in the quarterfinals. The Wolverines were young last year and have grown up quite a bit year over year. Watch for Rafael Maldonado RHP, Tanner Dickerman IF, Matt Odegaard OF, Brock Thompson C, Dalton Thatcher RHP, Cole Rohrbach RHP, and they also return 6-foot-4, 215 pound sophomore Nate Phipps who turned heads at last year’s state tournament.

Estancia went 14-10 last year and returns some quality bats into 2016. Mosies Anaya is a sophomore who hit for .448 at the plate as a freshmen, Senior Adam Lujan should be the main man on the mound and a key infielder. Trevor Noblitt and Gabe Garcia should help provide senior leadership.

The Raton Tigers went 17-12 last year but graduate 8 from their roster. Watch for Dakota Martinez, Brandon Luksich, Jonathan Cabriales, and Dillon Lemons this season to keep the Tigers competitive. The Pecos Panthers won 17 games last year and return 13 lettermen into the 2016 season. Will be interesting to see if Pecos can continue to duplicate year’s past success. The Dexter Demons return a good amount of talent including Standout Senior Dominic Lomeli. Last year Dexter was 14-12.

What are they?

Week 14: Wednesday Fringe Teams

District 1-6A

Locks: Cleveland, Cibola, Rio Rancho, Volcano Vista.

Santa Fe (9-15, 2-5): The Demons took huge leaps this season with a pair of District 1-6A wins in arguably one of the toughest Districts in the entire state. It's difficult to have them on the fringe still with them playing in the best district in the state however, they have some losses that keep them on the maybe. What they need: Upset Cibola in their finale or win a district tournament game.

District 2-6A

Locks: Sandia

La Cueva (9-13, 4-2): The Bears are in good position to make the state tournament as a district runner-up. However, their overall resume has some question marks along with some positives. Wins over Valley, Volcano Vista and Mayfield help the argument in this situation.

Highland (7-15, 2-5): Let's tear the band-aide off quick, the Hornets need to beat Manzano tonight and then Volcano Vista on Friday along with a strong finish in the District tournament. Also, they have to hope for Eldorado to drop

Eldorado (6-16, 2-4): It's either Highland or Eldorado, if either, that will go dancing. The Eagles have games against La Cueva tonight and Manzano on Friday. Finishing above Highland and they have an argument.

District 3-6A

Locks: Onate, Gadsden

Las Cruces (14-12, 4-4): The magic number is 5 if Gadsden and Las Cruces and Gadsden tie for District Runner Up. Likely, both are in the State Tournament in that case. 5 is the magic number, if they go to the +10, -10 for second place, Deming would need to beat Gadsden by 5 for Las Cruces to be second place seed in the district tournament.

Mayfield (10-15, 3-4): They came back to win last night against Deming, that was needed. Now they have to do the unthinkable and upset the No. 1 ranked team in the state of New Mexico - Onate. If they don't then they will need to make a serious run in the tournament.

District 4-6A

Locks: Hobbs, Carlsbad

None: Alamogordo and Clovis would have to make headlines winning the district tournament.

District 5-6A

Locks: Valley, Rio Grande, Albuquerque, Atrisco Heritage Academy

None: West Mesa also needs to make bigger headlines winning the district tournament.

6A
1. Onate
2. Cleveland
3. Cibola
4. Valley
5. Hobbs
6. Carlsbad
7. Albuquerque
8. Gadsden
9. Rio Grande
10. Rio Rancho
11. Sandia
12. Atrisco Heritage Academy
13. Las Cruces
14. La Cueva
15. Volcano Vista

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16. Highland
17. Santa Fe
Shake Down For 16
1. Finish in District - Highland t-3rd, Santa Fe-5th
2. Head-to-Head - Highland 57, Santa Fe 56
3. Wins against DC - Wash
4. Overall Record - Santa Fe 9-15, Highland 7-15
5. Ranking - Santa Fe 16, Highland 17
6. Member Input - ?? Could create tie and then revert to H-2-H.

Post what players have committed or who has teams recruiting her. List teams etc.

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Class 5A is completed. Ranked No. 1 is Los Lunas Running Back O'Maury Samuels who ran for 1,400-yards last year and scored 20 touchdowns. He currently has an offer from New Mexico State. Last year at the NMPreps.com Elite Combine Samuels checked in at 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds. He ran a 4.53 (Ran a 4.4) the year before, ran a 4.37 shuttle time, and had a broad jump of 10-feet-2 inches.



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How important are these in the recruiting process? I've heard everything from they make verbal offers at these events to they're cattle calls. Anyone have some solid intel? Has anyone been to one?
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Who Has An Important Week 14 Ahead of Them?

Seed Implications
Bubble
Top-2 seeds
Etc.,

Week 14: Mid-Week What To Watch
Joshua J Grine

Today, we highlight the Top-8 games to watch Tuesday and Wednesday night. This is the final week of the regular season.

MARQUEE GAMES

No. 6 Cleveland (18-6, 4-2) at No. 4 Cibola (19-3, 5-1), Tues., 7p: This will be the third meeting between the two squad, both needing extra time to finish. Its a game that could be headlined backcourt vs athletes. The Storm bring their athletes, three d-1 football players, vs one of the best backcourts in the state behind Desmond Carpenter and Cameron Dixon. Expect big plays, scoring as the district is on the line - Cibola wins, they win the district.

Prediction: Cleveland 63, Cibola 62

No. 20 Robertson (21-3, 3-1) at No. 24 West Las Vegas (18-5, 3-1), Wed., 7p: In 4A, the 2nd ranked and 3rd ranked teams in the classification square off with two of the better backcourts in the classification. Junior DJ Bustos will take on Robertson guard Sebastian Gonzales for the District lead in the final week of the district season.

Prediction: Robertson 71, West Las Vegas 62

(No. 21 Gallup (19-5, 5-1) at No. 19 Farmington (20-4, 6-0), Tues., 7p: The Bengals have basically owned the district and have been playing well since the January 29th loss to the Scorpions, their only loss of 2016. The Scorpions are having one of their best seasons' but coming off a loss to Sandia on Saturday. Both teams are evenly match, scoring around 63 points per game.

Prediction: Gallup 60, Farmington 54

Lordsburg (22-1) at Tularosa (15-9), Tues., 6:30p: Jacob Esquivel of Lordsburg (4-0) is quickly growing is name for the 3A player of the year along with Small School Division player of the year will battle with a district leader in Tularosa who is (3-1). The winner takes the title and if the Mavericks claims the win they likely become the 1-seed in March.

Prediction: Lordsburg 63, Lordsburg 50

TOURNAMENT HEADLINES

Top-4 Seed On The Line
No. 15 Espanola Valley (17-7, 4-2) at No. 11 Capital (22-3, 6-1), Wed., 7p: Another contest mid-week that will (basically) crown a regular season district title. The Espanola Valley Sundevils lost the first match at home but home to upset the Jaguars. However, the Jaguars have only been playing better on an already impressive season.

Prediction: Capital 58, Espanola 51

On the Fringe
Eldorado (6-16, 2-4) at La Cueva (9-13, 4-2), Wed., 7p: One of the rivalries that would sell out the gym has lost some flare but has some meaning this week. The Eldorado Eagles looking to play spoiler alert to the Bears playoff hopes. La Cueva is on the bubble and with a loss here they could be missing out on the tournament.

Prediction: Eldorado 54, La Cueva 53

Arguing for Eight
No. 14 Gadsden (16-8, 4-2) at Las Cruces (13-12, 3-4), Tues., 7p: The Gadsden Panthers from District 3-6A are arguing for a Top-8 seed in the state tournament next month. A win here could move them closer to securing the slot. Las Cruces on the bubble still looking to make a case for a 12-16 seed. Gadsden led by senior shooting guard Tomas Cano and off-guard Joshua Bailey battle the duo in Markus Collins (So) and Mike Uribe.

Prediction: Las Cruces 55, Gadsden 49

Better Bubble
Santa Fe (9-14, 2-4) at Volcano Vista (9-13, 2-5), Tues., 7p: Somewhat odd but both 9-win teams are 'locks' for the state tournament. I don't see how the NMAA selection committee would leave both off at this point. However, better safe than sorry as neither team could afford to lose this contest. Both have some talent on the roster. The size factor is in favor of the Hawks who have bigger guards and inside presence but the Demons 5'8 guard Santi Gonzales plays a big role at 14 points per contest.

Prediction: Volcano Vista 53, Santa Fe 50



Grine Picks

Well, another successful weekend for Grine Picks going 8-0, it was close with Valley pick hitting a last shot to win the game. The other toss up was Robertson and Pojoaque, with the Cardinals winning the in the end 45-40.

Last Week: 14-2 (8-0 Weekend; 6-2 Mid-Week)
Overall Record: 45-11

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