Cleveland Tops Grants in Monday Night Marquee Match Up
By: Josh Grine of NMPreps.com

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Marcus Williams scored 18 points for the Storm (photo by Josh Grine of NMPreps.com)

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Recap: Cleveland 59, Grants 56

RIO RANCHO, NM - Marcus Williams led the No. 9 Cleveland Storm (6-3) to a three point win over the No. 2 Grants Pirates on Monday night, 59-56. Williams faced off with another Top-10 player in Richie Lucero but it was Williams' 18-points that stood on out on the evening.

The contest started with the Pirates jumping out to an early lead (20-16) to end the first quarter. It was a combination of steals off of the press and Cleveland turnovers early in the contest.

Lucero finished with 13 points on the game. The rest of the Pirate trio followed suit with 15 points by junior shooting guard Matt Vail and 12 by Michael Chambers. The Pirates went into the half with a 31-28 lead but a controversial three point shot waved off a three that could have had the Pirates up 6 at the half.

Cleveland stormed their way to a 15-4 third quarter to take a lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Pirates only with 1-field goal in the third and Cleveland using a press of their own to create easy buckets on the other end.

The Pirates chipped away at the lead down 54-46 at the four minute mark using a 7-0 run from the four minute mark to a timeout at 1:09. Cleveland big man Adam Cook had 8 points in the second half and a handful of rebounds to keep the Storm out in front.

After four Cleveland free throws they found themselves at the line with :9 seconds remaining, up 58-56 but both fell short.

Pirates guard penetrated to the rim but missed a wide open lay up that would have tied the game.

Top 25 Unsigned Seniors
By: Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com

Signing Day is now in sight and today we take a look at what I feel are the top unsigned seniors high school football prospects in the State of New Mexico. Consider this my big board aka which players I would draft if I would building a college team of uncommitted prospects today.

List of Committed Prospects Here

1. Noah Sweitzer, 6-1, 210, Linebacker, Eldorado
Has an amazing defensive highlight film, shoots gaps like a D1 linebacker, excellent speed. Already holds offers from: Adams State, Western State Colorado, Highlands, Eastern New Mexico, and Ft. Lewis



2. Justin Houghtaling, 6-5, 185, Quarterback, Artesia
As a senior Justin threw for 3,375-yards and 36 touchdowns leading to the Bulldogs to a 12-1 record. Offered to play baseball at New Mexico and recently landed offer to play football at West Texas A&M



3. Grant Hermanns, 6-7, 260, Offensive Tackle, Rio Rancho
Exceptional young man, eagle scout, yes sir, no sir type of a person. Offers from Washington State, New Mexico, and Nevada.



4. Teton Saltes, 6-6, 250, Defensive End, Valley
Big time prospect that is still uncommitted, great athleticism and still very raw. Huge upside on him. Offers from: CAL, Iowa State, New Mexico, Oregon, San Diego State, Texas Tech, Washington, and Washington state



5. Bradley Hatten, 6-6, 310, Defensive Tackle, Grants
Sleeper right here. His quickness and agility for someone his size makes me feel he is a D1 football player. No offers to play football at all, which is unreal.



6. David Inman, 6-1, 180, Safety, Eldorado
Playmaker that shined on both sides for the football for Eldorado. No offers, but I could see him being a walk on guy and then starting a few years, he’s that good. Similar to Reece White from Cleveland that went on to have a great career at New Mexico. No offers at this point.

7. George Nino, 6-0, 310, Offensive Center, Centennial
If he was 6-foot-4, I would be projecting him as a D1 linemen, he has such great technique and is a 4-year starter for Centennial. Holds an offer from Eastern New Mexico.

8. Santos Taylor, 6-2, 285, Offensive Guard, Cleveland
If one guy is going to grab a late D1 offer it might the Taylor from Cleveland who we hear has been in contact with New Mexico State. Offers From: New Mexico Highlands, Western New Mexico, and Eastern New Mexico

9. Caleb Ortiz, 6-4, 220, Defensive End, Estancia
Watch his highlight film, this young man could start anywhere for any team in New Mexico, he is that talented. Holds an offer from Eastern, those coaches are praying no one finds out about him.

10. Idan Urrutia, 6-2, 210, Linebacker, West Mesa
Ran a 4.4 at the NMPreps Elite Combine this past summer. Great athleticism, can’t imagine the type of player he’ll be when he’s 20-years old. No offers.

11. Roope Henry, 6-4, 190, Linebacker, Cleveland
Holds an offer from Eastern New Mexico, but I think Henry could be a D1 guy that plays 3-years after a redshirt season. So much upside with this young man.

12. Josh Williams, 6-1, 190, Quarterback, Quarterback
Cannot believe that Williams hasn’t got a call to play football at the next level. Watch his film and keep an eye on his pocket presence, poise, touch, and running ability. No Offers.

13. Jeremiah Burke, 5-11, 190, Receiver, Silver
Ran a 4.4 at the NMPreps Elite Combine. Good size and I feel that after a few years within a college system, he’ll be a reliable member of the roster, could see him playing defense too. Holds an offer from Eastern New Mexico.

14. Cameron Burkley, 6-0, 275, Offensive Guard, Centennial
Wonderful feet for a linemen, very strong, coachable, great kid. 4-year starter at Centennial High School. Holds an offer from Eastern New Mexico.

15. Demetry Rodriguez, 6-1, 295, Defensive Tackle, Cleveland
Was injured most of the season with a knee injury, but played the last few games of the season. One of the best linemen you don’t know about. Reminds me of Abraham Holland who graduated from Cleveland, then went to play at New Mexico State.

16. Allan Rodriguez, 6-2, 180, Defensive Back, Volcano Vista
Check out his NMPreps Elite Combine Numbers: 4.39 pro-agility and a 9-feet-1 inch broad jump. Playmaker, just one of those guys who turns heads.

17. Dante Urrea, 5-11, 175, Defensive Back, Deming
Played quarterback, defensive back, and running back while in high school. Has an offer on the table from Eastern New Mexico.

18. Nick Mourning, 6-2, 245, Defensive End, Volcano Vista
Three year starter at Volcano Vista, member of the 1,500 pound club, good upside. No offers.

19. Noah Pierce, 6-4, 235, Tight End, Mayfield
Like his size and the ability he has to make the tough catch. A redshirt year and the weight room could turn him into a monster target. No Offers

20. Josh Barton, 6-4, 210, Tight End, Volcano Vista
Redshirt this young man and get him to 225, you should see him catch the football and the athleticism he has. No Offers

21. Jeremy Padilla, 5-11, 175, Running Back, Hobbs
Was a dangerous two-year player for the Hobbs Eagles at both running back and receiver. Get him the football and watch him make plays. No Offers.

22. Jerry Gurrola, 6-2, 210, Defensive End, Centennial
4-year starter at Centennial, good size, speed, and strength. Nose for the football. I could even see him playing outside linebacker in college.

23. Raymond Cole, 6-4, 280, Defensive Tackle, Albuquerque
Still raw, but has the make up to be a player at the next level after a few years within a program. Has an offer from Ft. Lewis.

24. Jimmy Gallegos, 5-9, 190, Defensive Back, Sandia
There are guys that make plays wherever you put them and Sandia’s Jimmy Gallegos is that guy. Coach Kevin Barker said Jimmy’s one of the best he’s ever coached. Offer from Eastern New Mexico.

25. Lukas Gutierrez, 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, Running Back, Goddard
Very strong runner, good field vision, would like to see what he could do getting 20-30 carries a game. No offers.

Also Recruitable

Aaron Bean, Atrisco Heritage

AJ Starkovich, Miyamura

Alex Sais, St. Pius X

Allen Michel, Moriarty

Augie Larranga, Capital

Bronte Staaguard, Portales

Bryce ReWalt, Centennial

Chase Austen, Centennial

Colton Evans, Mayfield

Dominic Anaya, Roswell

Dominic Johnson, Highland

Dominick Konstan, Manzano

Dominic Montano, Escalante

Elijah Naranjo, Valley

Ethan Duff, Artesia

Ethan Featherstone, Goddard

Hunter Graham, Alamogordo

Isaac Amaya, Hobbs

Isaiah Lowery, Sandia

Isaiah Martinez, Eldorado

Jacob Enriquez, Artesia

Jacob Smith, Cibola

Jake Boykin, Centennial

Jared Reber, Hobbs

Jayce Jackson, Eldorado

Joel Castellano, Volcano Vista

Joe Ray Valencia, Mayfield

Justice Jackson, Cleveland

Kurt Kelly, Clovis

Louie Lombardi, Mayfield

Marcos Flores, Espanola

Michael Barboa, Valley

Miles Hilton, St. Pius X

Orlando Perez, Manzano

Ryan Anderson, Cleveland

Sabino Morales, West Mesa

List of Committed Prospects Here

Week 5 Top Performers

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Amaya Brown - Cibola - Scored 15 against Clovis
Arianna Garcia - Vaughn - Scored 20 against Clovis Christian
Ashlynn Trujillo - Los Alamos - Scored 21 against Artesia
Carsyn Boswell - Carlsbad - Scored 20 against Lovington
Cassie Vickery - Tularsosa - Scored 28, 14 steals, 11 boards against Ruidoso
Cara Liggins - Sandia - Scored 20 against Clovis
Corbyn Cunningham - Cibola - Scored 15 against Clovis
Daelynn Lee - Dora - Scored 22 against Floyd
Dennise Martinez - Ruidoso - Scored 12 against Tularosa
Destiny Walther - Bloomfield - Hit buzzer beater layup to beat Piedra Vista, scored 24 on the night
Destiny Lee - Miyamura - Scored 34 against Grants
Jordyn Stowe - Grady - Scored 27 against Clovis Christian
Jocelyn Fernandez - St. Mike's - Scored 15 against Bernalillo, 14 against Hatch, 19 against McCurdy, and 20 against Pojoaque
Kaitlyn Romero - Espanola - Scored 15 and 9 boards against Santa Fe
Kayla Salazar - Los Alamos - Scored 19 against Artesia
Korey King - Ruidoso - Scored 10 against Tularosa
Lia Mosher - Ruidoso - Scored 19 against Tularosa
Micah Crist - Ft. Sumner - Scored 18 against Santa Rosa
Nykki Benally - Piedra Vista - Scored 21 against Bloomfield
Raenne Herrera - Valencia - Scored 16 against Del Norte
Reagan Carthel - Melrose - Scored 11 against Floyd
Sydney Candelaria - Eldorado - Scored 32 against Rio Grande
Taylor Bostwick - Melrose - Scored 14 against Floyd

On Friday, December 18th, 2015 the New Mexico Public Education Department released their school report card grades for the 2015 academic calendar. Report card grades are based off several different categories including: Current School Standing, School Growth, Student Growth of Highest Performing Students, Student Growth of Lowest Performing Students, Opportunity to Lean, On Time Graduation, and College and Career Readiness. Each High School receives points for each category they tested, with the maximum point total being 105 points. Below is the Top 25 6A High Schools as well as sorted by district. I will add 5A soon.

Top 25 6A High Schools
Rank, High School, Point Total out of 105, Grade, Football Record

1. La Cueva 87.46 A (3-7)
2. Rio Rancho 83.12 A 7-4)
3. Las Cruces 75.92 A (9-4)
4. Cleveland 75.15 A (13-0)
5. Eldorado 74.45 C *reduced letter grade because if failed to test 95% of eligible students (10-3)
6. Sandia 74.13 B (7-4)
7. Cibola 70.02 B (6-5)
8. Volcano Vista 68.60 B (6-5)
9. Atrisco Heritage 60.90 C (5-6)
10. Onate 59.85 C (4-6)
11. Hobbs 59.36 C (7-5)
12. West Mesa 59.33 D (4-6)
13. Carlsbad 57.87 C (1-9)
14. Mayfield 56.56 C (9-4)
15. Highland 56.09 C (2-8)
16. Albuquerque 53.53 C (4-6)
17. Manzano 52.47 C (7-5)
18. Santa Fe 47.53 F *reduced letter grade because if failed to test 95% of eligible students (0-1)
19. Valley 47.49 D (3-7)
20. Alamogordo 47.28 D (6-4)
21. Clovis 46.54 D (7-4)
22. Deming 44.61 D (4-6)
23. Rio Grande 44.16 F *reduced letter grade because if failed to test 95% of eligible students (0-10)
24. Gadsden 37.76 D (1-9)

By District

Rio Rancho 83.12 A
Cleveland 75.15 A
Cibola 70.02 B
Volcano Vista 68.60 B
Santa Fe 47.53 F *reduced letter grade because if failed to test 95% of eligible students

La Cueva 87.46 A
Eldorado 74.45 C *reduced letter grade because if failed to test 95% of eligible students
Sandia 74.13 B
Highland 56.09 C
Manzano 52.47 C

Las Cruces 75.92 A
Onate 59.85 C
Mayfield 56.56 C
Deming 44.61 D
Gadsden 37.76 D

Hobbs 59.36 C
Carlsbad 57.87 C
Clovis 46.54 D
Alamogordo 47.28 D

Atrisco Heritage 60.90 C
West Mesa 59.33 D
Albuquerque 53.53 C
Valley 47.49 D
Rio Grande 44.16 F *reduced letter grade because if failed to test 95% of eligible students

Class 5A Top 25

1. Los Aalmos 78.82 A
2. Piedra Vista 78.34 A
3. Miyamura 66.96 B
4. Aztec 66.15 B
5. Farmington 64.02 C
6. Gallup 63.08 C
7. Del Norte 62.11 C
8. Grants 58.86 C
9. Capital 58.14 C
10. Santa Teresa 56.81 C
11. Moriarty 56.19 C
12. Centennial 52.71 C
13. Valencia 52.51 C
14. Bernalillo 52.50 C
15. Lovington 50.45 C
16. Artesia 49.43 D
17. Belen 48.79
18. Goddard 48.37 D
19. Roswell 46.18 D
20. Espanola 45.18 D
21. Los Lunas 41.61 D
22. Chaparral 39.68 D

Week 6: Tuesday Night Recap
Grine of NMPreps.com

We seen a pair of NMPreps.com Top-25 teams in action on Tuesday night. A packed out gym in Santa Fe with a cross classification match-up.

*Upset* Goddard 75, No. 10 Hobbs 73
For the first time in over 9-years the Goddard Rockets have gone into Tasker Arena and upset the No. 10 Hobbs Eagles (5-4) on Tuesday night. The Rockets (6-6) even at .500 with the win and win back-to back games for the first time this season. The Rockets were led by Leanthony Harrison who finished with 28 points and 7 steals as well as Rocket point guard Noah Waide who had 16 points.

No. 12 Capital 50, St. Michael's 23
After a slow start to the contest, in which they found themselves down 16-15 midway through the second quarter the by the 12th ranked Jaguars (10-1) ran away to a 50-26 final. Isaiah Brooks led the way for the Jaguars with 16 points. Jeremy Anaya, a top junior in the state, was also in double figures with 14 points.

No. 13 Roswell 91, Alamogordo 48
The No. 13 Roswell Coyotes (7-1) fresh off their first loss of the season took out their frustration on the Alamogordo Tigers in a 91-48 thrashing. Daniel Amador a player making a case for NMPreps.com Mr. Basketball award poured in 34 points on the night. The Tigers (3-5) are currently riding a 4-game losing streak.

No. 24 West Las Vegas 66, Lovington 62
The newly Top-25 ranked 4A West Las Vegas Dons (7-0) were challenged by the visiting 5A Lovington Wildcats (2-7). The game was close throughout the contest with the Wildcats showing a great first quarter being down 12-11 and following only by five at the half 29-24. Both teams come out hot in the third quarter (43-41) before the Dons finished the job in the final minutes.

Mora 56, Santa Rosa 53
In a battle between 3A vs 2A it was one of the Top-5 ranked teams in 2A basketball, Mora Rangers (4-3) with the three point win. The Santa Rosa Lions even up their record at (3-3).

Scoreboard
Capital 50, St. Mike's 23
Mora 56, Santa Rosa 53
Magdalena 69, Tohajilee 39
Roswell 91, Alamogordo 48
West Las Vegas 66, Lovington 62

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Week Six Top Performers

Leading Scorer
Daniel Amador - Roswell - 34 points.

Week Six
Daniel Amador - Roswell - 34 points in win over Alamogordo (Tuesday)
Isaiah Brooks - Capital - 16 points in win over St. Michael's (Tuesday)
Jeremy Anaya - Capital - 14 points in win over St. Michael's (Tuesday)
Marcus Williams - Cleveland - 18 points in win over Grants (Monday)
Matt Vail - Grants - 15 points vs Cleveland (Monday)

Please post final scores here

Albuquerque Business Weekly is reporting that he City of ABQ approved $5 million to convert the East exhibit hall of the Convention Center into a "retractable arena" that would seat 10,000. There's also plan to build a new parking structure.

There's no timeline on when this would happen, but assuming it would take two years or less, this could be an alternative to the Santa Ana Star Center for NMAA basketball, wrestling and volleyball.

Depending on the layout, it could be a great alternative to having events in an easier to access area,

Thoughts?

Week 5 Top Performers

MOST POINTS
Jarrett Graham, Piedra Vista - 40 points.

MOST REBOUNDS
Martin Trujillo, Los Lunas - 21 rebounds vs. Socorro.

DEFENSE
Johnny McCants, Onate - 7 blocks vs EP El Dorado (TX).

TOP PERFORMANCES
Andre Joe, Shiprock - 21 points vs Piedra Vista.
Anthony Chavez - Valley - Scored 26 against Cleveland
Anthony Pino - Magdalena - Scored 18 against Carrizozo and 10 boards
Anthony Pino - Magdalena - Scored 19 against Reserve
Bradley Hatten, Grants - 19 points vs Bernalillo.
Bradley Hatten - Grants - Scored 15 against Cliff
Brant West - Ft. Sumner - Scored 21 against Santa Rosa
Braxton Bouyer - Manzano - Scored 13 against Rio Rancho
Brenden Boatwright, Carlsbad - 24 points vs Goddard.
Brenden Boatwright - Carlsbad - Scored 23 against Las Cruces
Bryce Rewalt, Centennial - 18 points (6 3-pointers).
Cameron Conway - St. Mike's - Scored 15 against Santa Fe
Chris Cordova - Pojoaque - Scored 15 against Bloomfield
Chris Johnson, Carlsbad - 20 points vs Goddard.
Dalton Privett - Dora - Scored 34 against Floyd
Desmond Carpentar - Cibola - Scored 20 against West Mesa
Estavan Martinez - Atrisco - Scored 19 against La Cueva
Estevan Esparza, Hatch Valley - 17 points vs Chaparral.
Fabian Roybal - Highland - Scored 22 against Los Alamos
Jarrett Graham, Piedra Vista - 40 points vs Shiprock.
Javier DeLone - Rio Rancho - Scored 14 against Manzano
Jeremy Karngbaye - Portales - Scored 22 against Clovis
Johnny McCants, Onate - 32 points 14 rebounds and 7 blocks vs EP El Dorado (TX).
Jorell Mirabal - Magdalena - Scored 24 against Carrizozo and 12 boards
Jorell Mirbal - Magdalena - Scored 25 and 10 steals against Reserve
Jose Vigil - Volcano Vista - Scored 23 against Rio Grande
Josh Bailey - Gadsden - Scored 18 against Santa Teresa
Kobe Leal - Clayton - Scored 20 against Boise City
Markus Collins, Las Cruces - 17 points vs EP Montwood (TX).
Marshall Moore - Rio Grande - Scored 22 against Volcano Vista
Martin Trujillo, Los Lunas HS - 25 points and 21 rebounds vs Socorro.
Michael Chambers - Grants - Scored 19 against Cliff
Mike Sheridan, Tularosa - 19 points vs Ruidoso.
Randall Poorthunder, Ruidoso - 25 points (6 3-pointers) vs Tularosa.
Ray Mora - West Mesa - Scored 17 against Cibola
Santi Gonzales - Santa fe - Scored 17 against St. Michael's
Segun Oyeky - Valley - Scored 20 against Cleveland
Tomas Cano - Gadsden - Scored 19 and 7 boards, 7 blocks against Santa Teresa

Updated

NMPreps.com's 2015 All-State Teams
By: Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com.

We Start off the NMPreps.com 2015 All-State Teams with our Class 6A 3rd Team Offense and Defensive Selections. More teams will be posted throughout the week. Please respect the work on here and do not copy and paste this info on social media sites.

6A 1st Team Offense

• QB - Gabe Ortega - Quarterback - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - Threw for 2,486-yards and 25 touchdowns
• QB - Kameron Miller - Quarterback - Las Cruces - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 2,199-yards with 17 touchdowns, ran for 1,542-yards and 26 touchdowns
• RB - Isaac Vance - Running Back - Mayfield - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 2,206-yards and 31 touchdowns
• RB - Noah Sweitzer - Running Back/Linebacker - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Has over 181 total tackles, has over 500-yards rushing, next level guy
• RB - Micah Gray - Running Back - Clovis - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,057-yards and 13 touchdowns
• RB - Josh Foley - Running Back - Rio Rancho - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,081-yards this year and 15 touchdowns
• FB - Elias Baker - Fullback/Linebacker - Eldorado - Class of 2017 - 260 pound FB/LB that has speed
• TE - Roland Chavez - Tight End - Clovis - Class of 2017 - Committed to Nortern Arizona, caught for 379- yards and 6 touchdowns
• WR - Marcus Williams - Receiver - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - Has caught for 717-yards and 10 touchdowns
• WR - Devin Beard - Receiver - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - Caught for 1,485-yards and 20 touchdowns
• WR - David Inman - Receiver - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Caught for 600-yards
• WR - Brandon Baeza - Receiver - Las Cruces - Class of 2018 - Has caught for 1,004-yards on the season
• WR - Elijah Naranjo - Receiver - Valley - Class of 2016 - Broke state record for most receptions in a season with 99
• WR - Julian Segura - Receiver - Alamogordo - Class of 2016 - Caught for over 880-yards committed to NMMI
• OL - Henry Hattis - Offensive Linemen - Cleveland- Class of 2016 - 6-foot-7, 265 pound offensive tackle that is committed to Stanford
• OL - Santos Taylor - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2016 - 6-foot-2, 278 pound linemen
• OL Tristan Olson - Offensive Linemen - Las Cruces - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-2, 265 pound linemen which impressed all year long
• OL - Nate Garcia - 5-foot-10, 245 - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - 1st Team Metro, very underrated with big motor
• OL - Grant Hermanns - Offensive Linemen - Rio Rancho - Class of 2016 - 6-foot-6, 255 pound tackle that holds a few D-1 offers.

6A 1st Team Defense

• DL - Henry Hattis - Defensive Linemen - Cleveland- Class of 2016 - 6-foot-7, 265 pound offensive tackle that is committed to Stanford
• DL - Charles Sooley - Defensive Linemen - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Very underrated pass rusher
• DL - Sean Davis - Defensive Linemen - Cleveland - Class of 2017 - 56 total tackles this year
• DL - Nick Mourning - Defensive End - Volcano Vista - Class of 2016 - 45 tackles on the season
• DL - David Brown - Defensive Linemen - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Huge role in Eldorado's defense this year
• LB - Noah Sweitzer - Linebacker - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Has over 181 total tackles, has over 500-yards rushing, next level guy
• LB - Roope Henry - Linebacker - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - Over 80 tackles this year
• LB - Vincent Palmeri - Linebacker - Rio Rancho - Class of 2017 - Has 88 tackles on the season
• LB - Jared Reber - Linebacker - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - Has 115 total tackles this season
• LB - Forest McKee - Linebacker - Onate - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-0, 220 pound prospect that ran for 718 yards and had over 100 tackles
• DB - Dante Urrera - Defensive Back - Deming
• DB - Kurt Kelly - Defensive Back - Clovis - Class of 2016 - 30 tackles on the season and 5 touchdowns
• DB - Marcus Williams - Receiver - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - 5 interceptions on defense
• DB - Andre Gomez - Hobbs - Defensive Back - Class of 2016 - 5 interceptions on the year
• DB - Gabe Ortega - Defensive Back - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 1,897-yards this year with 22 touchdowns
• DB - Allan Rodriguez - Defensive Back - Class of 2016 - Top defensive back for the Hawks
• DB - Ryan Anderson - Running Back/Receiver - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - Started every game at defensive back for the Storm
• DB - David Inman - Defensive Back - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Top defensive back for the Eagles this year

6A 1st Team Special Teams

• K - Andrew Shelley - Eldorado - Kicker - Class of 2017 - Nailed 38-yard game winning FG against Las Cruces
• KR - Elijah Gudelj-Cox - Athlete - Eldorado - Class of 2017 - Special teams threat, has returned one on the year
• P - David Inman - Eldorado - Punter - Class of 2017
• PR - Gabe Ortega - Cleveland - Punt Returner - Class of 2017

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6A 2nd Team Offense

• QB - Jayce Jackson - Quarterback - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Threw for over 2,000-yards and 25 touchdowns
• QB - Isaac Amaya - Quarterback - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 3,322-yards and scored 40 touchdowns
• QB - Joeray Valencia - Quarterback - Mayfield - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 2,058-yards
• QB - Josh Williams - Quarterback - Volcano Vista - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 1,891-yards and scored 29 touchdowns
• QB - Steve Bailey - Quarterback - Rio Rancho - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 2,137-yards and 17 touchdowns
• QB - Kyle Hooper - Quarterback - Alamogordo - Class of 2017 - Threw for over 2,800-yards this year and 30 touchdowns
• RB - Jeremy Padilla - Running Back - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 1,164-yards
• RB - Jimmy Gallegos - Running Back - Sandia - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 1,422-yards and 17 touchdowns
• RB - Payton Ball - Running Back - Las Cruces - Class of 2018 - Ran for 800-yards and scored 18 touchdowns this year
• RB - Shawn Nieto - Running Back - Cleveland - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 698-yards and 11 touchdowns
• RB - Hunter Graham - Running Back - Alamogordo - Class of 2016 - Scored over 15 touchdowns this year
• TE - Adam Cook - Cleveland - Tight End - Class of 2017 - Caught for 406-yards and 3 touchdowns
• TE - Josh Barton - Volcano Vista - Tight End - Class of 2016 - Caught for 350-yards and 5 touchdowns
• WR - Alex Ramirez - Alamogordo - Receiver - Class of 2017 - Caught for 805-yards and 12 touchdowns
• WR - Ryan Anderson - Running Back/Receiver - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 380-yards, caught for 382-yards, 7 touchdowns
• WR - Gavin Swinson - Receiver - Mayfield - Class of 2017 - Has caught for 835-yards this year
• WR - Dominc Sandoval - Defensive Back - Eldorado - Class of 2017 - Very good offensive weapon and defensive back
• WR - David Cormier - Receiver - Volcano Vista - Class of 2017 - Caught for 659-yards and 5 touchdowns
• OL - Adam Clark - Offensive Linemen - Eldorado - Class of 2017 - Very experienced linemen, 255 pounds pound standout, really improved
• OL - Bryce Wade - Eldorado - Offensive Line - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-7, 230
• OL - Daimon Altamirano - Cleveland - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2017 - Top junior offensive linemen
• OL - Jalen Guerrero - Offensive Linemen/Tight End - Mayfield - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-6, 240 pound prospect
• OL - Logan Hertz - Offensive Linemen - Rio Rancho - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-5, 260 pound offensive linemen
• OL - Frank Garcia - Offensive Linemen - Volcano Vista - Class of 2016 - Very tough linemen, two year starter at Volcano Vista
• OL - Keegan McKeown - Offensive Line - Eldorado - Started every game for Eldorado on the offensive line, 300 pound bencher
• OL - Lucas Weingard - Offensive Linemen - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - 1st Team All -Metro
• OL - Isaiah Lowery - Offensive Linemen - Sandia - Class of 2016 - 6-foot-5, 265 pound linemen

6A 2nd Team Defense

• DL - Idan Urrutia - Defensive Linemen - West Mesa - Class of 2016 - 1st Team All-Metro Selection
• DL- James Martin - Defensive Linemen - Onate - Class of 2017 - 8.0 sacks this season
• DL - Jordan Dickey - Defensive End - Volcano Vista - Class of 2018 - Has 9 sacks on the season
• DL - Ethan Valencia - Defensive Linemen - Volcano Vista - Class of 2016 - Good sized linemen, that could land a spot at the next level
• LB - Matt Young - Linebacker - Onate - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-3, 226 pound linebacker with 74 tackles this year
• LB - Jeremiah Bell - Linebacker - Cibola - Class of 2016 - 106 tackles
• LB - Chris Kuykendall - Linebacker - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - 92 tackles this year
• LB - Caleb Beaird - Linebacker - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - 109 tackles this year
• LB - Brian Parks - Linebacker - Volcano Vista - Class of 2016 - Has 65 tackles on the season
• LB - Jordan Duncan - Linebacker - Clovis - Class of 2016 - 87 tackles on the season
• LB - Joel Castellno - Linebacker - Volcano Vista - Class of 2016 - Over 45 tackles on the season
• LB - Trey Parnell - Linebacker - Rio Rancho - Class of 2017 - Has 76 tackles on the season
• LB - Michael Barboa - Linebacker - Valley - Class of 2016 - Had over 45 tackles this season, also a very good running back
• DB - Chipper Childers - Defensive Back - Hobbs - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-0 defensive back that made a ton of plays this year
• DB - Dominic Anderson - Defensive Back - Eldorado Class of 2017 - Started 13 games for Eldorado
• DB - Jamie Villela - Defensive Back - Onate - Class of 2017 - Over 90 tackles this year
• DB - Ryan Moore - Defensive Back - Manzano - Class of 2017 - 5-foot-11, 165 pound defensive back with great skills
• DB - Jimmy Gallegos - Defensive Back - Class of 2016 - Top defensive back for the Matadors
• DB - Guy Ross Tippy - Defensive Back - Class of 2016 - Came up with big plays all year for the Eagles

6A 2nd Team Special Teams

• K - David Duran - Kicker - Cleveland - Class of 2017 - Had 11 special team points in title game
• K - John Finnigan - Rio Rancho - Kicker - Class of 2016 -
• KR - Jacob Smith - Cibola - Returner - Class of 2016
• PR - Kurt Kelly - Clovis - Returner - Class of 2016

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6A 3rd Team Offense

• QB - Daulton Hatley - Quarterback - Clovis - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 971-yards and 9 touchdowns
• QB - Gannon Chavez - Quarterback - Cibola - Class of 2017 - 1,409-yards this year
• QB - Jacob Archibeque - Quarterback - Sandia - Class of 2017 - Thrown for 984-yards and 4 touchdowns this year
• QB - Orlando Perez - Quarterback - Manzano - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 668-yards, has rushed for 765-yards and scored 15 touchdowns
• QB - Isaiah Chavez - Quarterback - Valley - Class of
• QB -Jacob Archibeque - Quarterback - Sandia - Class of 2017 - Thrown for 984-yards and 4 touchdowns this year 2017 - Threw for over 1,500-yards as a junior
• QB - Matt Denis - Eldorado - Quarterback - Class of 2017 - Threw two touchdowns against Las Cruces in the semifinals, also played well in the finals
• QB - Nic Little - Quarterback - Rio Rancho - Class of 2017 - Started playoff game against Las Cruces, showed good ability passing and running the football
• RB - Kayzan Martin - Running Back - Cibola - Class of 2017 - 800-yards rushing this year
• RB - Jordan Byrd - Athlete - Manzano - Class of 2018 - Has rushed for 449-yards and scored 9 touchdowns
• RB - Aaron Bean - Running Back - Atrisco Heritage - Class of 2016 - 1,239-yards rushing this year
• RB - Seth Lopez - Running Back - Clovis - Class of 2018 - Has rushed for 759-yards and 9 touchdowns
• RB - Chris Streetz - Running Back - Volcano Vista - Class of 2017 - Ran for over 500-yards on the year
• RB - Josiah Fielder - Running Back - Onate - Class of 2017 - Ran for over 400-yards
• RB - Isaac Torres - Cleveland - Running Back - Class of 2018 - Scored 6 rushing touchdowns this
• RB - Richard Gallegos - Running Back - Eldorado - Class of 2018 - Scored two touchdowns in the playoffs
• TE - Vincent Delgadillo - Tight End - Las Cruces - Class of 2016 - Started every game for Las Cruces this year
• TE - Noah Santiseven - Tight End - Valley - Class of 2016 - Had over 500-yards receiving
• WR - Dominick Konstan - Receiver - Manzano - Class of 2016 - Big receiver with next level potential
• WR - Cason Clay - Receiver - Hobbs - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-0, 160 pound speed WR with great hands
• WR - Trenton Ganther - Receiver - Eldorado - Class of 2017 - Caught for 450-yards this year
• WR - Brian Drake - Receiver - Rio Rancho - Class of 2016 - Has caught for 657-yards and 7 touchdowns
• WR - Andrew Erickson - Manzano - Receiver - Class of 2018 - 212-yards receiving, 92-yards rushing, 5 touchdowns
• OL - Caleb Dimas - Offensive Linemen - Manzano - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-0, 245 pound linemen
• OL - Damien Aguirre - Offensive Linemen - Las Cruces - Class of 2017 - Started every game for Las Cruces
• OL - Jason Stamper - Offensive Linemen - Las Cruces - Class of 2017 - Started every game for Las Cruces
• OL - Jeremy Chavez - Offensive Linemen - Las Cruces - Class of 2017 - Started every game for Las Cruces
• OL - Joseph Hernandez - Offensive Linemen - Las Cruces - Class of 2017 - Started every game for Las Cruces

6A 3rd Team Defense

• DL - Ben Bertram - Defensive Linemen - Sandia - Class of 2017 - 45 tackles this season
• DL - Jon Potter - Defensive Linemen - Manzano - Class of 2017 - Had big second half of the season
• DL - Adrian Mackey - Defensive Linemen - Hobbs - Class of 2017 - Had a very strong year
• DL - Fernando Acosta - Defensive Linemen - Clovis - Class of 2017 - 77 tackles this year
• LB - Mark Flores - Linebacker - Sandia - Class of 2016 - 62 total tackles tho shear
• LB - Jacob Garduno - Linebacker - West Mesa - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-0, 205 pound linebacker
• LB - Elijah Goodwin - Rio Rancho - Linebacker - Class of 2017 - 240 pound linebacker
• LB - Bryce Watts - Linebacker - Manzano - Class of 2016 - 78 tackles on the season
• LB - Josh Woisin - Linebacker - La Cueva - Class of 2017 - Hard hitting linebacker, also a power running back
• LB - Derek Loidolt - Linebacker - La Cueva - Class of 2017 - Top linebacker for the Bears
• LB - Cameron Herrera - Manzano - Linebacker - Class of 2018 - 68 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception
• LB - Jaykan Willis - Linebacker - Carlsbad - Class of 2018 - 40 tackles on the season
• DB - Alejandro Vallejos - Manzano - Defensive Back - Class of 2018 - 70 tackles on the season
• DB - Dakota Carrasco - Quarterback/Defensive Back - Class of 2017 - Has 2 interceptions on the season
• DB - Tori Locklin - Defensive Back - Mayfield - Class of 2018 - 4 interceptions on the season
• DB - Monroe Young - Onate - Defensive Back - Class of 2018 - 51 tackles this year
• DB - Nate Arrington - Carlsbad - Strong Safety - Class of 2018 - 60 tackles this year and 1 interception
• DB - Rheal Kutchta - Safety - Clovis - Class of 2018 - Started Two district games and Mayfield playoff game. Had 15 tackles (7 solo and 8 assists against Mayfield)

3rd Team Special Teams

• KR - Ivan Molina - Las Cruces - Returned kick for touchdown against Onate
• KR - Jesus Ornelas - Carlsbad - Returned kick for touchdown against Hobbs
• K - Brett Money - Alamogordo - 6 for 6 extra points this year

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Class 5A

5A 1st Team Offense

• QB - Justin Hougtaling - Quarterback - Artesia - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for over 2,500-yards and 30 touchdowns this year
• QB - Dante Lopez - Quarterback - Centennial - Class of 2017 - Has thrown for 1,525-yards and 28 touchdowns
• QB - Drew Ortiz - Quarterback - St. Pius X - Class of 2017 - Has thrown for over 2,000-yards on the season and has scored 30 touchdowns
• RB - Lukas Gutierrez - Running Back - Goddard - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for over 1,000-yards on the season and scored 10 touchdowns
• RB - O’Muary Samuels - Running Back - Los Lunas - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,306-yards this year
• RB - Joaquin Gutierrez - Running Back - Centennial - Class of 2018 - Ran for 936-yards and 15 touchdowns
• FB - Allen Michel - Running Back - Moriarty - Class of 2016 - Power back that has rushed for 1,590-yards and 19 touchdowns this year
• TE - Trevor Brohard - Tight End - Los Lunas - Class of 2017 - Caught for 450-yards and 3 touchdowns
• WR - Bryce Rewalt - Receiver - Centennial - Class of 2016 - Has caught for 670-yards and 12 touchdowns
• WR - Ethan Duff - Running Back - Artesia -Class of 2017 - Over 500-yards rushing on the season
• WR - Junior Pena - Receiver - Centennial - Class of 2017 - Has caught for 662-yards and 12 touchdowns
• WR - Miles Hilton - Receiver - St. Pius X - Class of 2016 - Has caught for over 700-yards on the season and 10 touchdowns
• WR - Jake Taylor - Receiver - Aztec Class of 2016 - Caught for 1,262-yards on the season
• OL - Cameron Burkley - Offensive Linemen - Centennoal - Class of 2016
• OL - George Nino - Offensive Linemen - Centennial - Class of 2016
• OL - Bo Glines - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2017 - Started for the Hawks on the offensive line
• OL - Gabe Desoto - Offensive Linemen - Del Norte - Class of 2016
• OL - Tristan Bowden - Offensive Linemen - Artesia - Class of 2016
• OL - Marcus Bramwell - Offensive Linemen - Artesia - Class of 2017

5A 1st Team Defense

• DL - Codey Scott - Defensive Linemen - Artesia - Class of 2017 - 17 sacks on the season
• DL - Alex Sais - Defensive Linemen - St. Pius X - Class of 2016 - 16 sacks on the season with 85 tackles
• DL - Jerry Gurrola - Defensive Linemen - Centennial - Class of 2016 - Has 78 tackles and 9.5 sacks this year
• DL - Ricardo Silva - Defensive Linemen - Roswell - Class of 2017 - Has 11.5 sacks this year
• LB - Jake Boykin - Linebacker - Centennial - Class of 2016 - Has 100 tackles on the season
• LB - Trevor Brohard - Tight End - Los Lunas - Class of 2017 - 111 total tackles on the year
• LB - Jacob Enriquez - Linebacker - Artesia -Class of 2016 - Top linebacker for the Bulldogs, over 50 tackles this year
• LB - Ethan Featherstone - Linebacker - Goddard - Class of 2016 - Has over 50 tackles on the season
• LB - Santiago Mora - Linebacker - Moriarty - Class of 2017 - 136 total tackles this year
• DB - Carlos Carrasco - Defensive Back - Artesia - Class of 2016 - Leads the state of New Mexico in interceptions with 7
• DB - Marcos Flores - Athlete - Espanola Valley - Class of 2016 - Over 1,500 all purpose yards, over 15 touchdowns, is the quarterback and a top defensive back, returns kicks as well
• DB - Dominic Anaya - Quarterback - Roswell - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for over 800-yards, rushed for 630-yards and has 20 touchdowns

5A 1st Team Special Teams

• K - Sergio Carvajal List as a kicker
• The best kicker in Roswell's history. 31 out of 36 Touchback on kickoffs. Didn't miss a PAT. 8 of 9 on field goals.
• KR - Alex Shay - Athlete - Piedra Vista - Class of 2017 - Over 1,000-yards of offense, dangerous kick returner
• KR - Devon Quiroz - Athlete - Goddard - Class of 2017
• PR - Matt Gonzales - Athlete - Piedra Vista - Class of 2017
• PR JR Pena - WR/PR - Centennial - Class of 2017

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5A 2nd Team Offense

• QB - Brooke Quinones - Quarterback - Lovington - Class of 2017 - Threw for 1,176-yards and 10 touchdowns in just 5 games of play
• QB - Elijah Gamboa - Quarterback - Piedra Vista - Class of 2017 - Over 1,500 all purpose yards, scored 18 touchdowns
• QB - Dominic Anaya - Quarterback - Roswell - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for over 800-yards, rushed for 630-yards and has 20 touchdowns
• QB - Augie Larranga - Quarterback - Capital - Class of 2016 - Has over 1,200-yards passing, 800-yards rushing on the season
• QB - Cameron Stevenson - Quarterback - Goddard - Class of 2018 - Has accounted for more than 1,000-yards of offense this year and scored over 15 touchdowns
• QB - Cody Smith - Quarterback - Aztec - Class of 2018 - Has thrown for 2,558-yards this year
• QB - Kody Becenti - Quarterback - Farmington - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 2,900-yards this year
• Thomas Wisneski - Quarterback - Belen - 12 TD pass 4 Rush TD over 1000 yds all-purpose in 7 games. Not the best Soph in the state but worthy of a mention
  
• RB - Keath Jasso - Running Back - Centennial - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 652-yards and 8 touchdowns
• RB - Tommy Trujillo - Running Back - Espanola Valley - Class of 2017 - Over 600-yards rushing on the season
• RB - Gabe Kline - Running Back - Valencia - Class of 2017 - Ran for 587-yards and 5 touchdowns
• RB - JR Varges - Running Back - Capital - Class of 2017 - Ran for 1,215-yards and 16 touchdowns, also had 89 tackles on defense
• AJ Starkovich - Running Back - Miyamura - Class of 2016 - Ran for 1,200-yards on the season
• RB - Axel Fowler - Running Back - Farmington - Class of 2018 - Ran for 897-yards on the season
• RB - Isaiah Weideman - Running Back - Artesia - Class of 2017 - Ran for more than 10 touchdowns this year
• RB - Dominick Dozal - Running Back - Santa Teresa - Class of 2018 - 1st Team All-District Running Back
• TE - Chase Austin - Tight End - Centennial - Class of 2016 - Caught for 135-yards and 3 touchdowns this year
• WR - Caden Bailey - Receiver - Lovington - Class of 2016 - Caught for 895-yards and 9 touchdowns, number 9 all-time in receiving yards from Lovington
• WR - Deigo Elebario - Receiver - Farmington - Class of 2016 - Caught for 814-yards on the season
• WR - Chaz Matthews - Receiver - Artesia -Class of 2016 - Key receiver for the Artesia Bulldogs, over 500-yards on the year
• WR - Kevin Brown - Receiver - Capital - Class of 2016 - Top receiver for the Jaguars, has over 500-yards receiving this season
• WR - Dylan DiLorenzo - Receiver - St. Pius X - Class of 2017 - 686-yards with 10 touchdowns
• WR - Mel DeHerrera - Receiver - St. Pius X - Class of 2017 - Caught for 502-yards and 9 touchdowns
• WR - Beau Crawford - Receiver - Aztec - Class of 2016 - Caught for 755-yards on the season
• WR - Daniel Leon - Receiver - Artesia - Class of 206 - Caught for 803-yards on the season
• OL - Dylan Weaver - Offensive Linemen - Piedra Vista - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-6, 245 pound linemen
• OL - Tommy Slavery - Offensive Linemen - Goddard - Class of 2016
• OL Donald Truex - Offensive Tackle - Roswell - Class of 2017
• OL - John Corcoran - Offensive Linemen - St. Pius X - Class of 2016
• OL - Santiago Mora - Offensive Linemen - Moriarty - Class of 2017
• Troy Skinner - Los Lunas - Offensive Linemen - Key offensive linemen for the Tigers

5A 2nd Team Defense

• DL - Edgar Hernandez - Defensive Line - Centennial - Class of 2016 - 55 tackles on the year
• DL - Austin Shull - Defensive Linemen - St. Pius X - Class of 2017 - Recorded 91 tackles with 2 tacks
• DL - Sergio Garay - Defensive Linemen - Los Lunas - Class of 2016 - 6.5 sacks on the season
• Michael Chino - Defensive Line - Del Norte - Class of 2018 - 40 tackles, 10 for loss, 5 sacks
• LB - Brady Moffett - Linebacker - Aztec - Class of 2017 - Recorded 122 tackles on the season
• LB - Cedric Reynaud - Linebacker - Class of 2017 - Started for the Hawks, good prospect to keep tabs on
• LB - Jaren Schneider - Linebacker/Defensive Linemen - Del Norte - Class of 2017 - 70 tackles with 9 tackles on the year, 6-foot-0, 230 pounds
• LB - Matt Smith - Linebacker - Moriarty - Class of 2018 - 105 tackles on the season
• LB - Jared Vigil - Linebacker - St. Pius X - Class of 2017 - 80 tackles on the season with 3 fumble recoveries
• LB - Taylor Elwood - Linebacker - Aztec - Class of 2016 - Had 91 tackles on the year
• DB - Jacob Miley - Defensive Back - Class of 2016 - Started every game for Roswell
• DB - Marc Sotelo - Defensive Back - Class of 2017 - Started every game for Centennial, 2 interceptions
• DB - Cruz Chavez - Defensive Back - Class of 2017 - Started every game for Centennial, 2 interceptions
• DB - Grady Frost - Defensive Back - Class of 2016 - Started every game for Artesia

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Class 4A

4A 1st Team Offense

• QB - Caleb Meyer Hagen - Hope - Class of 2016
• QB - Jamie Ramirez - Portales - Class of 2016
• QB - Jarad Garay - Hatch - Class of 2016
• RB - Adrien Grajeda - Hatch - Class of 2016
• RB - Bronte Staugaard - Portales - Class of 2016
• RB - Joseph Griego - Robertson - Class of 2017
• WR - Robert Rodriguez - Cobre Class of 2016
• WR - Miguel Sena - West LV - Class of 2016
• WR - Jordan Leake - Hope - Class of 2016
• WR - Isaiah Otero - Ruidoso - Class of 2018
• OL - Ryan Montez - Hatch - Class of 2017
• OL - Morgan Dunnahoo - Hatch - Class of 2017
• OL - Jake Tetrault - St. Mike’s - Class of 2018
• OL - Brandon Caalim - Hope - Class of 2017
• OL - Jeremy Karngbaye - Portales - Class of 2017

4A 1st Team Defense

• DL - Jeremy Karngaye - Portales - Class of 2017
• DL - Santino Rojo - Ruidoso - Class of 2016
• DL - Brandon Caalim - Hope - Class of 2016
• DL - Luke Johnson - NMMI - Class of 2016
• LB - Cooper Carson - Hatch - Class of 2017
• LB - Francisco Arguello - Robertson - Class of 2016
• LB - Xavier Vigil - St. Mike’s - Class of 2017
• LB - Austin Franzoy - Hatch - Class of 2016
• DB - Arjay Ortiz - Robertson - Class of 2018
• DB - Cade Hackey - Hatch - Class of 20
• DB - Darion Ontiveros - Portales - Class of 2017
• DB - Chross Jaramillo - St. Mike’s - Class of 2017

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4A 2nd Team Offense

• QB - Andru Sanchez - Cobre - Class of 2017
• QB - Arjay Ortiz - Robertson - Class of 2018
• QB - Brendon Charley - Bloomfield - Class of 2017
• QB - Darein Wetley - Hot Springs - Class of 2016
• QB - Kyler Woodul - Ruidoso - Class of 2017
• QB - Antonio Gabaldon - St. Mike’s - Class of 2018
• QB - Jordan Martinez - West LV - Class of 2016
• RB - Cisco Mayville - Ruidoso - Class of 2017
• RB - Carlos Xibille - NMMI - Class of 2016
• RB - Nick Moreno - Hot Springs - Class of 2016
• RB - Mike Armijo - Socorro - Class of 2016
• RB - Marc Grano - Robertson - Class of 2017
• WR - Cade Hackey - Hatch - Class of 2016
• WR - Darion Ontiveros - Portales - Class of 2017
• WR - Chross Jaramillo - St. Mike’s - Class of 2017
• WR - DeShawn Lee - Hope - Class of 2017
• OL - TJ Ortiz - Cobre - Class of 2016
• OL - Lathaniel Atencio - Kirtland - Class of 2016
• OL - Estevan Varela - Robertson - Class of 2016

4A 2nd Team Defense

• DL - Adian Grajeda - Hatch - Class of 2016
• DL - Tyler Sanchez - Hope - Class of 2017
• DL - TJ Ortiz - Cobre - Class of 2017
• DL - Miguel Arrelano - St. Mike’s - Class of 2018
• LB - Angelo Atencio - Bloomfield - Class of 2019
• LB - Matt Peery - Hope - Class of 2016
• LB - Joey Fernandez - St. Mike’s - Class of 2018
• LB - Felix Martinez - Ruidoso - Class of 2017
• LB - Matt Peery - Hope - Class of 2016
• LB - Connor Houdek - Robertson - Class of 2017
• DB - Matthew Baca - Robertson - Class of 2017
• DB - JR Gonzalez - Robertson - Class of 2016
• DB - Chad Flower - Silver - Class of 2017
• DB - Jeremiah Burke - Silver - Class of 2016
• DB - Emilo Lovato - Portales - Class of 2017
• DB - Saul Trujillo - Hatch - Class of 2018

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Class 3A

3A 1st Team Offense

• QB - Johnny Plowman - Lordsburg - Class of 2017
• QB - Dominic Lomeli - Dexter - Class of 2016
• RB - Adam Lujan - Estancia - Class of 2016
• RB - Blane Ferbrache - Eunice - Class of 2016
• RB - Gabino Rodriguez - Dexter - Class of 2017
• FB - Ezekiel Tapia - Estancia - Class of 2017
• WR - Jake Rogers - Navajo Prep - Class of 2017
• WR - Jacob Esquivel - Lordsburg - Class of 2017
• WR - Karlex Capitan - Tohatchi - Class of 2016
• OL - Gabe Garcia - Estancia - Class of 2016
• OL - Trevor Noblitt - Estanca - Class of 2016
• OL - Isaiah Begay - Tohatchi - Class of 2016
• OL - Jacob Aragon - Laguna - Class of 2016
• OL - Dalton Hacker - Eunice - Class of 2016

3A 1st Team Defense

• DL - Tucker Poling - Clayton - Class of 2016
• DL - Seth Martinez - Clayton - Class of 2016
• DL - Caleb Ortiz - Estancia - Class of 2016
• DL - Austin Johnson - Dexter - Class of 2016
• LB - Price Brown - Capitan - Class of 2018
• LB - Aaron Madrid - Estancia - Class of 2016
• LB - Johnny Plowman - Lordsburg - Class of 2017
• LB - Tyler Franzoy - Mesilla Valley - Class of 2017
• LB - Mason Golden - Texico - Class of 2017
• DB - Justin Taylor - Clayton - Class of 2016
• DB - Jacob Esquivel - Lordsburg - Class of 2017
• DB - Adam Lujan - Estancia - Class of 2016
• DB - Raul Duran - Dexter - Class of 2016

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3A 2nd Team Offense

• QB - Dakota Haliburton - Navajo Prep - Class of 2018
• QB - Joel Hernandez - Loving - Class of 2016
• QB - Tyler Ferguson - Tucumcari - Class of 2016
• RB - Joaquin Lopez - Santa Rosa - Class of 2016
• RB - Justin Taylor - Clayton - Class of 2016
• RB - Moises Anaya - Estancia - Class of 2018
• RB - Daniel Lopez - Tucumcari - Class of 2016
• WR - Dante Alonzo - Navajo Prep - Class of 2016
• WR - Marceo Tortalita - Navajo Prep - Class of 2017
• WR - Karlex Capitan - Tohatchi - Class of 2016
• OL - Matthew Culipher - Dexter - Class of 2016
• OL - Tucker Poling - Clayton - Class of 2016
• OL - Brandon Rue - Mesilla Valley - Class of 2016
• OL - Sam Cooksey - Loving - Class of 2016

3A 2nd Team Defense

• DL - Tate Wasser - Mesilla - Class of 2017
• DL - Karlex Capitan - Tohatchi - Class of 2016
• DL - Greg Gonzalez - Tularosa - Class of 2016
• DL - Jacob Aragon - Laguna - Class of 2016
• DL - Antonio Norton - Tucumcari - Class of 2016
• LB - Tarringtino Begay - Tohatchi - Class of 2016
• LB - Darren Chavez - Santa Rosa - Class of 2019
• LB - Eric Lopez - Santa Rosa - Class of 2018
• DB - Joel Hernandez - Loving - Class of 2016
• DB - Ramon Retana - Lordsburg - Class of 2016
• DB - Joseph Esquibel - Santa Rosa - Class of 2017
• DB - Kari York - Eunice - Class of 2018

All Feedback Wanted And Welcomed

APS Invite

Here is the list of schools attending:

Albuquerque, NM
Atrisco Heritage Academy, NM
Bernalillo, NM
Carlsbad, NM
Chaparral, NM
Cibola, NM
Del Norte, NM
Eldorado, NM
Gadsden, NM
Highland, NM
La Cueva, NM
Manzano, NM
Moriarty, NM
Rio Grande, NM
Sandia, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Valley, NM
Volcano Vista HS, NM
West Mesa, NM

Josh Grine just posted on the coaching job board thread that Laguna Acoma is now open

Rodger Cordova leaves after 5 seasons

In 2014 they went 9-2

In 2013 they went 8-4

Road To The PIT: Four Weeks In We Predict

This won't be as in depth as the last break down but we seed 1-16. Who is in and who is out after the first month of basketball is complete.

6A - The Bulldogs Are The Only Clear Seed

TOP
1. Albuquerque High vs 16 Mayfield
8. Sandia vs 9 Volcano Vista
5. Carlsbad vs 12 Gadsden
4. Onate vs 13 Cibola

BOTTOM
3. Valley vs 14 Las Crues
6. Hobbs vs 11 La Cueva
7. Rio Rancho 10 Rio Grande
2. Cleveland vs. 15 Eldorado

THE AUTOS
Cleveland (Projected District 1-6A Champ)
Sandia (Projected District 2-6A Champ)
Onate (Projected District 3-6A Champ)
Carlsbad (Projected District 4-6A Champ)
Albuquerque High (Projected 5-6A Champ)

THE AT-LARGE
3 - Valley; Currently ranked 2nd with resume win over Onate.
6-Hobbs; Ranked 5th right now. Still need some resume work as far as head to head. District runner up projection.
7-Rio Rancho; Get a home game with a decent resume and project runner up from a tough district.
9-Volcano Vista; Gave all DC home games and out of the At-Large teams they fall short of home game as a project third place in district.
10- Rio Grande: Head to head over La Cueva even as a third place finisher in district. Also, 5-6A stronger than 2-6A this year.
11-La Cueva; Projected runner up in 2-6A and quality resume. Valley win could help maybe get to 9 seed minus losses to Volcano Vista and Rio Grande.
12 Gadsden - Projected runner up in 3-6A.
13. Cibola - nice resume one of the better fourth place finishers.
14. Las Cruces - Projected fourth place team in district but weaker district than 1-6A.
15. Eldorado - Third place from 2-6A hurts this year.
16. Mayfield - Of the bubble this is a team that could steal a win over other top district finishers.

5A

AUTOS
1-5A: Gallup
2-5A: Capital
3-5A: Grants
4-5A: Roswell
5-5A: Centennial
Why: This is a powerful five that could all be seeded 1-5 and will have resumes to back it up. The true question in this bunch could be who is left standing for number one.

AT-LARGE/HOME GAMES
5- St. Pius X the highest at-large to get a top-5 seed. Maybe, argue them up to 4 but depends on 3-5A shake up with Grants.
7-Espanola Valley - Maybe get the 6-seed over Gallup with the head-to-head conversation. Gallup the nod as a projected DC and win over a potential DC in Rio Rancho.
8-Los Lunas - The best team and could have a better resume than Farmington by then. Four losses come against Top-10 teams in New Mexico regardless of classification.


SEED/BRACKET
1. Roswell vs. 16. Moriarty
8. Los Lunas vs 9. Farmington
5. St. Pius X vs 12. Belen
4. Centennial vs. 13. Goddard

3. Capital vs. 14. Miyamura
6. Gallup vs 11. Artesia
7. Espanola Valley vs. 10 Piedra Vista
2. Grants vs 15. Bernalillo


4A

1. Hope vs 16. Ruidoso
8. Robertson vs 9. Shiprock
5. Bloomfield vs. 12. Taos
4. Pojoaque Valley vs 13. Kirtland Central
3. Silver vs 14. Cobre
6. West Las Vegas vs 11. Sandia Prep
7. St. Mikes vs 10. Hatch Valley
2. Portales vs 15. Wingate

Why: Pojoaque and West may fall as this district is going to end in a tie somewhere with Robertson also being a team that could move up. Silver and Portales, for the most part, walk to a DC. More Portales as they won't be challenged in district. Bloomfield the favorite in 1-4A could sneak as the 5th team as a DC from a district that could get several dancing.

End of 2015 Team Rankings/Top 10 Wrestlers

What you got?

Belen pretty much dominated this tournament. Cobre had some very tough individuals as did Cruces. Does anyone know the results of the Tucumcari invite this past weekend? I' m thinking that Los Lunas did very well.

Week 5 All NMPreps.com Team
By: NMPreps.com

Teams are selected based off last week's top performances. Please send updates to nmpreps@yahoo.com, text us to 505.577.5953, or post inside the message board!

1st Team

Amaya Brown - Cibola - Scored 15 against Clovis

Ashlynn Trujillo - Los Alamos - Scored 21 against Artesia

Carsyn Boswell - Carlsbad - Scored 20 against Lovington

Cassie Vickery - Tularsosa - Scored 28, 14 steals, 11 boards against Ruidoso

Jocelyn Fernandez - St. Mike's - Scored 15 against Bernalillo, 14 against Hatch, 19 against McCurdy, and 20 against Pojoaque

Sydney Candelaria - Eldorado - Scored 32 against Rio Grande

2nd Team

Destiny Walther - Bloomfield - Hit buzzer beater layup to beat Piedra Vista, scored 24 on the night

Kaitlyn Romero - Espanola - Scored 15 and 9 boards against Santa Fe

Lia Mosher - Ruidoso - Scored 19 against Tularosa

Micah Crist - Ft. Sumner - Scored 18 against Santa Rosa

Nykki Benally - Piedra Vista - Scored 21 against Bloomfield

Raenne Herrera - Valencia - Scored 16 against Del Norte

Daelynn Lee - Dora - Scored 22 against Floyd

Cara Liggins - Sandia - Scored 20 against Clovis

Who's the best teams out there (3A-1A)?

Stats: Points Per Game

Posted: December 18th, 2015

Points Per Game
Johnny Worral, SR, Gateway Christian - 25 points per game
Francis Castillo y Mulert, SR, Santa Fe Prep - 23.2 points per game
Tristan Fletcher, SR, Reserve HS - 22.8 points per game.
Jorrell Mirabal, SO, Magdalena HS - 22.8 points per game
Brenden Boatwright, JR, Carlsbad HS - 21.3 points per game
Michael King, SO, ATC - 21 points per game.
Clay Patterson, JR, Rio Rancho HS - 19.9 points per game.
Jose Rodriguez Jr., JR, Rio Grande HS - 19.8 points per game.
Casimiro Fresquez, SR, Mora HS - 18.5 points per game.
Dalton Privett, SR, Dora HS - 18 points per game.

Top Scoring Performances
Daniel Amador, SR, Roswell HS - 45 points (Week 4)
John Paul Garcia, SR, Tucumcari HS - 41 points (Week 2)
Nathan Bates, SR, Evangel Christian - 41 points (Week 1)
Jarrett Graham, SO, Piedra Vista HS - 40 point game (Week 5)
Jorell Mirabal, SO, Magdalena HS - 35 points (Week 3)
Michael Castillo, SR, Hatch Valley HS - 35 points (Week 2)

Most 3-Pointers In One Game
John Paul Garcia, Tucumcari HS - 10 3's (Week 2)
Jorell Mirabal, SO, Magdalena HS - 7 (Week 3)
Carlos Xibille, SR, NMMI - 6 (Week 1)
Michael Castillo, SR, Hatch Valley 4 (Week 2)

Week 6 Preview: Two Top-10 Teams Clash
Joshua J. Grine of NMPreps.com

Before the New Mexico High School basketball scene takes a break for the holidays we highlight the games that are still taking place this week.

BIG THREE FOR WEEK SIX: GAMES TO WATCH

No. 2 Grants at No. 9 Cleveland (Rio Rancho), 7 p.m., Monday

The No. 2 Grants Pirates (6-0) travel to Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho for the first meeting between the two programs. The 5A Pirates enter the week with the highest ranking in program history (NMPreps.com Top-25) and look to bring their talented roster for a win.

Anywhere you look in this game you have to like the match-up from the front court to the backcourt. First, in the front court we have, Bradley Hatten (6'6/Grants) vs Henry Hattis (6'7/Cleveland) and Richie Lucero (6'5/Grants) vs. Marcus Williams (6'5/Cleveland). To the backcourt we have Matt Vail/Michael Chambers (Grants) vs Marcus Gibson/Jayden Phillips (Cleveland).

Prediction: Grants 73, Cleveland 71

No. 10 Hobbs at Goddard (Roswell), 7 p.m., Tuesday

The No. 10 Hobbs Eagles (5-3) are still searching for their identity this season in which they graduated plenty from the 2015 title team. Leading scorer Jordaan Gonzales (15.9 ppg) will be the focus for the Eagles but they will look to the front court match up between Pierre Swain (Hobbs) and sophomore Dalton Stanford (Goddard to be the X-factor in the contest.

Prediction: Hobbs 70, Goddard 57

No. 13 Roswell at Alamogordo, 7p.m., Tuesday

Plenty of 6A vs 5A match up's this week and another 5A program enters as the favorite. The No. 13 Roswell Coyotes (6-1) suffer their first loss of the season two nights ago on Saturday and will be a dangerous team to play for the Tigers right now. Alamogordo (3-4) is currently on a three game losing streak and have been on the decline after a 2-0 start. Roswell's Daniel Armador will have every opportunity to go off in this contest as the Coyotes will be given the option to press and push the tempo on the Tigers who struggle against the pressure.

Prediction: Roswell 72, Alamogordo 50

Keep An Eye On

No. 12 Capital vs St. Michael's: The Jaguars by 10 plus, too many weapons.
No. 24 West Las Vegas vs Lovington: The Dons are undefeated and likely to stay that way this week.
Small School: Mora vs Santa Rosa: The 2A school in Mora is quickly become a title game favorite.
Small School: Pecos vs Santa Rosa: This is a rough week for Santa Rosa, Pecos now ranked No. 2 in 3A.

New Mexico Teams Head To California

Three teams will head to the Maxpreps Holiday Classics in California this week.

No. 2 Grants, No. 9 Cleveland and we believe No. 5 Carlsbad head to California to represent New Mexico. Grants will take on Kelso, Washington (2-1) on Saturday. Cleveland will take on Thousand Oaks, California on Saturday.

Week 5 Recap: Unwrapping the Parity
Joshua J. Grine of NMPreps.com

If you decided to hit the road for travel early (I just returned) then you missed what could have been a busy weekend. Unranked beat ranked, the second number one ranked team in the Top-25 lost, and we try to make it clear that this season is unlike any other.

What We Learned In Week Five

In 6A Hoops: No Bulldog, not Cavemen but Cougars?

As mentioned by Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com on the Saturday night recap the final undefeated team in 6A lost. The Bulldogs ranked No. 1 in the NMPreps.com Week Five Top-25 lost to the Cibola Cougars, 68-62. So what did we learn besides the fact that when March comes we won't have a clear cut favorite?

The Cougars at (8-1) might be one of the most unlikely teams to make the run and likely get some first place votes in the Week 6 Top-25. We say unlikely because in the 68-62 win they had another player slide into the leading performer for the night. We have seen junior Desmond Carpenter, who is already being courted by college teams pour in twenty points. We have seen senior Isaac Maldonado lead the team from the frontcourt. Well, on Saturday night it was senior Carlos Barela who had 18 points to lead the Cougars. Although they had five players in double figures, Zack Baca (12 points) and Cameron Dixon (10 points) along with Carpenter (12 points) and Maldonado (11 points).

In 6A Hoops: The Vikings Might Get The Nod in Week 6

This team had the Top 100 prospects coming into the season and after a opening loss to La Cueva the Vikings of Valley (6-2) who sat at No. 2 last week could be the number one ranked team in the NMPreps.com Top-25 come Monday morning.

We learned that they have options of their own and could be a resemblance of the 2014 title team. They have the stellar guard in sophomore Anthony Chavez who had 7 points in the win over Highland, 44-40. But it was the inside presence of senior post Teton Saltes who led the way with 20 points on the night. If teams take away Chavez or the athletic wing in sophomore Segun Oyeku they can pound it inside to Saltes. We learned that this team has options to take over any game from several positions. They have a state champion coach and even though it's young they have a deep roster.

In 5A Hoops: Could a 5A Team Get The Nod for Number One?

Still undefeated the No. 4 Grants Pirates (6-0) fought of their toughest opponent in the No. 24 Gallup Bengals, 62-58 for the championship of the Eddie Pena Classic held in Grants, New Mexico.

The Pirates have a deep roster of their own and we learned that they have the talent to finish any game. Where do we start with the Pirates, 6'5 senior wing/forward Richie Lucero, junior guard Matt Vail or senior guard Michael Chambers? What about 6-foot-6 forward Bradley Hatten who is coming into his own as of late. It's hard to beat a team with several scoring options and the Pirates have such that several different areas from the backcourt in Vail and Chambers or to the frontcourt with Lucero and Hatten.

In 4A Hoops: We went East in Portales, the southwest with Silver but now West (Las Vegas)?

4A hoops each year has come to the Hope Christian Huskies and the year we are seeing some parity in 4A we might have found the likely suitor. Will it be the West Las Vegas Dons (6-0) who are coming off a 17-point win (67-50) over Portales?

Well, I think we should have had that on our big board as the Dons are the 2015 state runner ups. They return a likely Top-10 player in DJ Bustos a junior who will own several records before walking the stage as a graduate. Bustos a spot up shooter guided the Dons to the win on Saturday night. They might lack the roster depth we talk about with other classifications but when you have a clear next level player like Bustos then you have a team that could win it all.

In 4A Hoops: We Might Have a Two Headed Monster in 2-4A.

Yes, the West Las Vegas Dons are making the waves after the win but we can't forget about the Pojoaque Elks (8-1) also enter the conversation only losing one contest to 5A Gallup. The Elks finished the week (3-0) winning their Ben Lujan Invite beating Hatch Valley (55-36), Bloomfield (41-34) and Mora (49-43). They have the depth from junior James Garcia but don't sleep on speedy point guard Joseph Fresques or shooters Tevan Flowers (2017) and Dominic Roybal (2017).

In Small School Division: Mavericks and Steers?

The Lordsburg Mavericks at (8-0) are still standing perfect in 3A basketball beating Animas this week (74-34). This team has the talent and depth to go far this season. They have been the team on the fringe each season and this could be the year they finish in the PIT.

Magdalena could be the team with the least respect but the defending champs at (7-0) are still riding a 38-game win streak. They are actually 67-2 since the 2013-2014 season. The Steers have Jorrell Mirabal a 6-1 sophomore who putting his name among the best sophomores in New Mexico averaging 24.2 points per game.

Different Awards: Top Five Performance From Week Five

School President - Jarrett Graham, So, Piedra Vista HS: The sophomore led the Panthers with 40-points on Tuesday night in a win over Shiprock High School. Anytime a player goes off it's hard not to reward him with the award.

Vice President - Anthony Chavez, So, Valley HS: Well, why not stay with the sophomore theme as Chavez went off for 26-points against a Top-10 team in Cleveland High School on Friday night.

Student Council Rep - Bradley Hatten, Sr, Grants HS: The 6'6 post had 19-points against Bernalillo and 15 against one of the better big men in Holt Shelley (Cliff High School) this week.

Free Lunch Ticket - Brenden Boatwright, Jr, Carlsbad HS: The big man has the footwork, nice shooting touch and proved it this week with a 24-point night (vs Goddard) along with 23 against Las Cruces.

Homework Pass - Dalton Privett, Sr, Dora HS: 34-points against Floyd this week and Privett is silent putting himself in the conversation for Small School Player of the Year award.

Rapid Fire: The Extra, Leftover Awards

Principles' Parking Spot - Ray Rodriguez, Cibola HS: I will admit that I have questioned Rodriguez for having talent but falling short. Well, can I have take backs as the veteran head coach is proving why he should be considered one of the top in the metro area. The Cougars upset number one Albuquerque High this week.

District Car Approval - David Rodriguez, Santa Fe HS: Yes, only 5-5 on the season but the Demons looked solid this week going 2-0 and earning a Top-25 win over Las Cruces 75-62 on Saturday night. I don't think any of us would have taken the Demons against this program.

Teacher of the Week - Steve Heredia, Centennial HS: The 2015 defending champs showed that they are still a team you shouldn't forget about as they beat undefeated Roswell on Saturday night.

Bracket Tracker: Down, Up and Some Loops

6A
Cibola - Rise: Win puts them in home game convo.
Valley - Rise: Keep winning and could lock Top-4
Santa Fe - Rise: Out last week, likely in this week.
Rio Grade - Drop: Went from possible top-10 to (14-17 slots)
Volcano Vista - Drop: Went from home game to road game.
Las Cruces - Drop: Went from in to likely bubble out.

5A
Los Lunas - Rise: They were Top-Four consideration and that's back in play.
Centennial - Rise: Back in the talk for Top-4.
Piedra Vista - Rise: Could be in play for a home game.
Artesia - Drop: Chaparral loss hurt, Valencia loss puts them as bubble out.
Moriarty - Drop: Had them at 16 last week, likely out after a 'bad' loss to Clovis.

4A
Ruidoso - Rise: Cobre is not a great win but a bubble win for the most part.
Hatch Valley - Drop: Fell to Socorro in a bad loss.
Bloomfield - Drop: Laguna-Acoma is good but they don't appear in the game.

7-3 Arizona leads in the 1st Quarter

NMPreps.com's Week Five Awards
Joshua J. Grine

More: Week Five All-NMPreps.com Team | Week 5 Top Performances

NMPREPS.COM PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Brenden Boatwright, Forward, Carlsbad High School

It was a tough decision between two juniors this week but Boatwright takes home the award after back-to-toback double-double nights for the Cavemen during week five. Boatwright takes home the award for the first time this season and joins a group of talented prospects who will be finalist for the NMPreps.com Mr. Basketball award.

Past Winners
Week Four: Eric Coca, Capital HS
Week Three: Clay Patterson, Rio Rancho HS
Week Two: John Paul Garcia, Tucumcari HS
Week One: Johnny McCants, Onate HS

NMPREPS.COM COACH OF THE WEEK
Joe Coleman, Valley High School

The Vikings enter the week as the number one team in the state after beating Cleveland last week, Onate the week before. The Vikings are establishing themselves as a favorite in 6A and will be a likely pick heading into the second half of the season.

Past Winners
Week Four: Paul Corely, Farmington HS
Week Three: Sean Jimenez, Rio Grande HS
Week Two Winner: Brian Smith, Cleveland HS
Week One Winner: Richard Martinez, Espanola Valley HS

NMPREPS.COM TEAM OF THE WEEK
Los Lunas Tigers

The Tigers had a slow start in terms of wins, to a difficult schedule that is, but came out the week four 3-0 with a win over a Top-25 team in Rio Grande. The Tigers will be battle tested before March but looked impressive as the NMPreps.com Team of the Week with wins over Rio Grande, Bernalillo and Socorro.