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6A Mid-Season Prediction Time
Joshua J. Grine

Each season I give my predictions, it's always too early, but I love to debate and on the rare occasion I have nailed my predictions. Today, I take a spin at my choices.

Home Brew: Top-8 Seeds

Cibola - The Cougars have made me a believer with the 16-point win over Rio Rancho this week. And yes along with being 9-1 on the season.
Cleveland - Will battle with the Cougars (and Rio Rancho) for the DC in 1-6A. The resume should get them a home game no matter who finishes as the DC or runner up.
Valley - The Vikings are ranked number one in New Mexico it would be crazy to not predict them as a top 8-seed. Secondly, the runner up is up for grabs now with a Bulldogs team dipping lately.
Onate - The front-runner in 3-6A and might come out squeaky clean after district play.
Carlsbad - Still the favorite, and it's closer then expected now, but could get a top 8 as a DC.
Rio Rancho - Resume might be a bit cloudy but have enough for right now but hard to justify if they fall to third.
Gadsden - Can't afford a loss in district play outside of Onate and the runner up could get them a home game.
La Cueva - Pain as it may be but the Bears could be a DC favorite right now in 2-6A and we give a home game to a DC. Might not happen this year but for now they own the Valley win on their resume as part of the criteria.

9-12: Quality Control

Rio Grande - Maybe an edge over Albuquerque High at the moment for the DRU.
Hobbs - Could play itself into the Top-8 but Alamogordo might have a say, who knows?
Albuquerque - Need to get on a roll - now.
Atrisco Heritage - Playing well as of late but need to get into the mix against Rio Grande and Albuquerque High.

Bubble Is Interesting

Volcano Vista - Resume has taken a hit and need any wins now to justify before a brutal district slate.
Alamogordo - Maybe playing itself into the conversation but need a signature win.
Mayfield - I like this team to peak in late January/February.
Manzano - Hard to see the district getting two in but Manzano might have the nod with the win over Sandia.

The Crystal Ball

1 Valley over 16 Manzano
2 Onate over 15 Alamogordo
3 Cleveland over 14 Mayfield
4 Cibola over 13 Volcano Vista
5 Carlsbad over 12 Atrisco Heritage
11 Albuquerque High over 6 La Cueva
10 Hobbs over 7 Gadsden
8 Rio Rancho over 9 Rio Grande

1 Valley over 8 Rio Rancho
2 Onate over 10 Hobbs
3 Cleveland over 11 Albuquerque
5 Carlsbad over 4 Cibola

FINAL FOUR PICKS
1 Valley over 5 Carlsbad
3 Cleveland over 2 Onate

CHAMPION PICK
3 Cleveland over 1 Valley

Eastern New Mexico Picks Lands Two In-State Prospects

Jeremiah Burke - Silver - Athlete - Committed to Eastern New Mexico
6-foot-1, 190 pounds, ran a 4.4 at the NMPreps.com Elite combine



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Idan Urrutia - West Mesa - Defensive End - Committed to Eastern New Mexico
Ran a 4.4 at the NMPreps.com Elite Combine



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With the season around the corner, I thought I would post a team preview of the La Cueva Bears.

La Cueva is coached by Gerard Pineda and competes in 6A-2. Last year lost in the semifinal round of the state tournament to district rival Eldorado.

List of players I believe will be competing to be on the varsity roster by class:

Seniors (9)
Brian Fitzgerald
Derrick Gallegos
Dustin Schwartz
Josh Hathoot
Chase Wilson
Derek Trujillo
Ryan Hoff
Stone Romero
Anthony Robles

Juniors (6)
Jonathan Stroman
Ryan Phillips
Richard Ware
Isaac Standridge
Devin Borin
Chris Campbell

Sophomores (4)
Jack Pineda
Austin Schlagel
Ryan Johnson
Jackson Spiller

While I think the sophomore class overall may be the deepest and most talented group at La Cueva, especially guys like Johnson, Schlagel, and Pineda, its doubtful we'll see many of them get a varsity opportunity other than Pineda. La Cueva has just too much depth at every position. Of course injuries can change everything.

Lineup I'd expect to see:

DH - Jack Pineda LH
SS - Richard Ware RH
CF - Ryan Phillips LH
1B - Brian Fitzgerald RH
C - Stone Romero RH
3B - Chris Campbell RH
LF - Devin Borin RH
RF - Isaac Standridge LH
2B - Derrick Trujillo RH

The offense won't be as potent as last years team with the huge loses of Pratt, Bell, McCalister, and so many other seniors. However, they should still put up big offensive #'s in large part to a break out season for Ware and big years from seniors Fitzgerald and Romero.

The addition of some strong juniors, who saw limited or no varsity time last year in Phillips, Borin, and Standridge should really help provide some quality hitting and defense in the OF. Phillips and Standridge should provide some speed on the base paths with Borin providing a little pop from the right side.

The bench will be very strong with 1B/DH Chase Wilson, 2B Derrick Gallegos, and OF Josh Hathoot all taking time from starters and providing very good defensive substitutions when necessary. In the case of Wilson, his bat could garner him time at 1B with Fitzgerald getting pushed to DH or OF.

Rotation I'd expect to see:

SP - Jonathan Stroman RHP
SP - Anthony Robles RHP
SP - Devin Borin RHP
SP - Ryan Hoff RHP
RP - Derek Trujillo RHP
RP - Chris Campbell RHP
RP - Richard Ware RHP

Last years pitching staff will be hard to beat, but I think this group has the potential to be very good. The rotation will be anchored by Jonanthan Stroman (90+) with another year under his belt and throwing even harder. Add in three guys who pitched JV last year in Robles (88-90mph), Borin (86-88mph), and Hoff (84-86mph), you have a group of hard throwers with good secondary stuff. I'd expect all four of these guys to be pitching in college once they graduate. Anthony Robles has already committed to Eastern Arizona.

Overall the La Cueva Bears should be very competitive and should battle it out with Eldorado for the district title.

Who are the three oldest high school football coaches and three youngest high school football coaches?

Over the next few weeks leading up to National Signing Day we'll breakdown the Class of 2016 Commitments

Roland Chavez - Clovis - Tight End
Class of 2016
6-foot-4, 210 pounds
Committed to Northern Arizona

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Hendo's Take
I grew more and more impressed with him each time I would watch him play and practice. What great size and speed, I think the Lumberjacks landed someone who could start maybe 3-4 years, he might not even need a red-shirt. Great hands and just a big target that can get off a block and then run downfield and make plays. He is also a good defensive end, but because of his speed and strength I like him at tight end. Has a good frame which would allow him to get to 6-foot-4, 230 losing little speed.

Complete List of Committed Prospects Here
https://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/threads/scholarship-offer-list-updated-december-29th-2015.8277/

Hottest Team Going Into Week 9?

Over/under until he escapes again?

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Each week during the New Mexico High School Basketball Season we honor the Coach/Team/Player of the Week based off top performances from the previous week. This weekly awards story is powered by the First Financial Credit Union.

NMPreps.com Girls Coach of the Week - Lisa Villareal
The Volcano Vista Girls Basketball Team won the APS Metro Tournament defeating the Cibola Cougars 68-46 in what was really the most impressive win of week 8. Putting together the plan of execution is Coach Villareal, another outstanding Head Coach from District 1-6A. The Lady Hawks are 11-1 on the season and ranked No. 1 in Class 6A via the NMPreps.com Rankings.

NMPreps.com's Team of the Week
The Shiprock Lady Chieftains are now 11-1 on the season after a very impressive week 8 defeating Los Alamos, Fruita, Colorado, and Piedra Vista. Their lone loss comes way back in November when they lost to top ranked Gallup 83-77, but since then they are a perfect 11-0. Shiprock will enter the Hope Christian Tournament this week taking on Socorro in round one.

NMPreps.com's Girls Player of the Week
Senior Dheeza Battle scored a game high 28 points in the APS Championship game to help the Volcano Vista Hawks take on previously no. 1 ranked Cibola. On the year Battle is scoring 15.5 points per game.

Make a Bold Prediction

What is the benefit?

What is the downside?

Top Post/Forwards This Season?

Who you got?

Statewide
1. Gallup
2. Volcano Vista
3. Cibola
4. Carlsbad
5. Roswell

6A
1. Volcano Vista
2. Cibola
3. Carlsbad
4. Las Cruces
5. Mayfield

5A
1. Gallup
2. Roswell
3. Aztec
4. Los Alamos
5. Espanola

4A
1. Portales
2. Shiprock
3. Kirtland
4. West LV
5. Pojoaque

3A
1. Tularosa
2. Eunice
3. Texico
4. Clayton
5. Loving

2A
1. Ft. Sumner
2. Tse Yi Gai
3. Mescalero
4. Logan
5. Ramah

1A
1. Elida
2. Springer
3. Cimarron
4. Mosquero/Roy
5. Walatowa Charter

Santos Taylor

Cleveland

offensive linemen

Commits to New Mexico Highlands

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Who Is No. 1 In New Mexico?

Tyler Klien, 2014 Grad, has signed to play at University of the Southwest. Tyler is currently at Trinidad State Junior College! Mustangs are recruiting NM kids!

Who Are Your Top 5 Teams Going Into Mid-January???

Saturday 1/9 at 4:35 EST
Chiefs vs. Texans

Saturday 1/9 at 8:15PM EST
Steelers vs. Bengals

Sunday 1/10 at 1:05 EST
Seahawks vs. Vikings

Sunday 1/10 at 4:00PM EST
Packers vs. Redskins

Projections
http://www.mwcconnection.com/2016/1/7/10732094/lobos-should-have-another-potent-lineup

Is this accurate?

Also, can you pick out the former New Mexico High School Players?

C - Chris Devito (JR)/Scott Graham (SO) - .314 and 6/.211
1B - Carl Stajduhar
2B - Michael Eaton (SR) - redshirt
SS - Dalton Bowers
3B - Jared Mang (FR)
OF - Austin Bell (FR)
OF - Luis Gonzalez
OF - Danny Collier/Andre Vigil
DH - Jack Zoellner

SP - Tyler Stevens
SP - Carson Schneider
SP - Colton Thomson
SP - Drew Bridges (SR) - 0-0 and 9.00 with 12 IP.
RP - Victor Sanchez (SR)/James Harrington (SO) - 1-4 and 6.96/1-1 7.11

Coach Westerburg just left Allen High School to take the job at Barbers Hill. Barbers Hill is an upscale area on the Coast outside of Houston. It is being rumored his salary will exceed $150K

The University of Southwest has signed Volcano Vista Utility Player Jerrod Day.

The New Mexico Lobos and Head Lobo Football Coach Bob Davie have agreed on a two-year contract extension which will keep Davie at New Mexico through the 2021 season.

Anyone coming to San Antonio for the convention?

Please post here or text me at 505.577.5953

Abby Wilson - Ft. Sumner - Scored 10 against Melrose
Amaya Brown - Cibola - Scored 25 against Sandia
Ashley Logan - Los Alamos - Scored 14 against St. Pius X
Ashlynn Trujillo - Los Alamos - Scored 19 against St. Pius X
Carsyn Boswell - Carlsbad - Scored 9 points against Roswell
Cheyenne Lopez - Goddard - Scored 14 against Clovis
Clarissa Fite - Eunice - Scored 21 and 14 boards and 7 blocks against Lovington
Claudia Torres - Ft. Sumner - Scored 10 against Melrose
Destiny Holien - Volcano Vista - Scored 12 against Hope
Harria Mendoza - Eunice - Scored 32, 10 boards, 10 steals against Lovington
Jaylee Foote - Logan - Scored 12 against Dora
Jordyn Stowe - Grady - Scored 31 against Floyd
Kayla Salzar - Los Alamos - Scored 13 against St. Pius X
Kansas Huysman - Tatum - Scored 12 against San Jon
Kristyn Archuleta - Alamogordo - Scored 24 against Chaparral
Maiah Rivas - West Mesa - Scored 11 points and 5 boards against Manzano
Mandie Perea - La Cueva - Scored 21 against Valley
Mimi Coleman - Clovis - Scored 12 against Goddard
Myra McCaskill - Aztec - Scored 15 against Bloomfield
Sharahyah Ortega - West Mesa - Scored 8 points and 8 boards against Manzano

I've always felt so. Thoughts?