Preseason Rankings: No. 43 Albuquerque Academy Chargers

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Albuquerque Academy had a rare down season falling to 10-17, 2-5 in 2014-2015 and missing on the 2015 post season. Not often, if ever, that the Chargers haven't been apart of the post season.

Overview: Head coach Roy Morgan graduates top-5 leading scorers and will have to replace a senior led team. Jackson Morris (2017) is the most experienced player coming back playing in 26 of the 27 games averaging 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest. They had some young prospects and will again be young in 2015-2016, which could be in store for another sub .500 season. The Chargers return 7 players but actual minutes was not high and could be a learn on the go season. They will play with high energy and this summer they did things well, have some height and saavy guards that look to make big plays.

Last Season
Record: 10-17, 2-5
Home Record: 8-7
Away Record: 2-10
Post Season: Missed the Playoffs
Points per game: 48.8 (1318)
Points against: 51.7 (1397)


Realistic Prediction: This could be another year where the Chargers scrap to get to double digit wins. The Chargers will battle in district but Grants, Pius and an improving Moriarty might make for another fight for third type of district slate. The Chargers also play a difficult pre-district schedule filled with 6A competition, their own tournament is loaded each season and they play top comp. 10 wins might be a success for this team but they have a coaching staff that will beat you if you are sleeping on them. The strange things with Academy dating to the Mike Brown era is that they are a program that could beat you any given night, no matter how many wins. Saying that we could see them as a bubble team or missing on the playoffs in 2016.

District Champ: 10%
Playoff Team: 52.3%:
Elite Eight: 15%
Final Four: 3%
Title Game: 1%

Returning Players: They do lose some their scoring, rebounding and majority of what they did along with 5-starters from last season. They bring back seven players with limited playing experience at the varsity level. The summer went well from the games we seen and could be a dark horse of players.

Roster
Mazen Hassan (2016)
Nate Spratley (2016)
Brandon Catbagan (2016)
Max Preissler (2016)
Jackson Morris (2017)
Ryan O'Malia (2017)
Markus Parrish (2018)

Brackets Here
http://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/threads/2015-football-playoff-brackets-here.10188

Poll: Grade The NMAA Seeding Committee

In an attempt to move the threads in a positive direction...

Who do you think had the best individual state championship performance?

Name that comes to mind for me, Dante Caro in the title game against Eldorado (in 2008 I believe). Kid never came off the field, dominated on offense throwing and running, and if I remember correctly had a pick on defense. However, it was just the way he carried himself that day that was impressive.

Breaking Down The 48
By: Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com

Today we are breaking down the 48 teams that made the New Mexico High School 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3A State Football Tournament. Please not place copy or post premium information on social media sites.

Tournament Brackets Here
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Class 6A

1. Cleveland 10-0, 4-0
Key Wins: Manzano, Clovis, and Eldorado, Volcano Vista, Cibola, Rio Rancho
Key Losses: None
Notes: No. 1 seed if they finish 10-0

2. Eldorado 8-2, 3-1
Key Wins: West Mesa, Volcano Vista, Mayfield, La Cueva, Manzano
Key Losses: Cleveland and Sandia
Notes: District 2-6A Champ

3. Rio Rancho 7-3, 3-1
Key Wins: Clovis, Atrisco, Volcano Vista
Key Losses: Las Cruces
Notes: District 1-6A Runner Up

4. Clovis 7-3, 3-0
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: Goddard, Cibola, Atrisco, Hobbs, Alamogordo, Carlsbad
Key Losses: Cleveland, Rio Rancho,
Notes: District 4-6A Champ

5. Mayfield 7-3, 4-0
Key Wins: Hobbs, Carlsbad, Onate, Deming, Gadsden
Key Losses: Alamogordo, Eldorado, Manzano
Notes: District 3-6A Champ

6. Las Cruces 7-3, 3-1
Key Wins: Volcano Vista, Rio Rancho, Artesia, Deming, Gadsden, Gadsden, Onate
Key Loses: Centennial, Mayfield
Notes: District 3-6A Runner Up

7. Volcano Vista 6-4, 2-2
Key Wins: Sandia, Manzano, Atrisco, West Mesa, Cibola, Santa Fe
Key Losses: Las Cruces, Eldorado, Rio Rancho, Cleveland
Notes: District 1-6A At Large

8. Manzano 6-4, 3-1
Key Wins: West Mesa, Mayfield, Sandia
Key Losses: Cleveland, Volcano Vista, Cibola, Eldorado, La Cueva
Notes: District 2-6A Runner Up

9. Sandia 7-3, 3-1
Key Wins: Atrisco, Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Eldorado, La Cueva
Key Losses: Volcano Vista, Cleveland, and Manzano
Notes: District 2-6A Runner Up

10. Hobbs 6-4, 2-1
Key Wins: Roswell, Onate, Goddard, Carlsbad, Alamogordo
Key Losses: Mayfield, Artesia, Clovis
Notes: District 4-6A Runner Up

11. Cibola 6-4, 1-3
Key Wins: Albuquerque, Manzano,
Key Losses: Clovis, Volcano Vista, Rio Rancho, Cleveland
Notes: District 1-6A At Large

12. Atrisco Heritage 5-5, 4-0
Who’s Left: Season Complete, Clinched District Championship
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: Highland, Albuquerque, Valley, West Mesa
Key Losses: La Cueva, Sandia, Clovis, Rio Rancho
Notes: District 5-6A Champion

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Class 5A

1. Centennial 10-0, 5-0
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: Onate, Del Norte, Las Cruces, Los Luas, Chaparral, Valencia, Belen
Key Losses: None
Notes: District 3-5A Champ

2. Artesa 9-1, 3-0
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: Belen, Hobbs, Valencia, Deming, Carlsbad, Alamogordo, Roswell, Goddard
Key Losses: Las Cruces
Notes: District 4-5A Champ

3. Piedra Vista 8-2, 4-0
Key Wins: Goddard, Moriarty, Farmington, Miyamura, Aztec, Gallup
Key Losses: Roswell
Notes: District 1-5A Champs

4. Moriarty 8-2, 2-0
Key Wins: Belen, Los Alamos, Valencia, Gallup, Roswell, Grants, St. Pius X, Grants
Key Losses: Miyamura, Piedra Vista
Notes: District 5-5A Champ

5. Espanola 9-1, 3-1
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: West LV, Pojoaque, Gallup, Taos, Del Norte, Capital
Key Losses: Los Alamos
Notes: District 2-5A Champ

6. Roswell 6-4, 2-1
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: Silver, Belen, Piedra Vista, Lovington, Goddard
Key Losses: Hobbs, Moriarty, Artesia
Notes: District 4-5A Runner Up

7. St. Pius X 9-1, 1-1
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: Del Norte, Los Alamos, Gallup, Miyamura, St. Mike’s, Rio Grande, Lovington
Key Losses: Moriarty
Notes: District 5-5A Runner Up

8. Goddard 5-5, 1-2
Who’s Left: Roswell
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: Los Lunas Belen, Carlsbad, Lovington
Key Losses: Clovis, Piedra Vista, Hobbs, Artesia, Roswell
Notes: District 4-5A At Large

9. Capital 7-3, 3-1
Key Wins: Silver, Santa Fe, West LV, Lovington, Los Alamos, Bernalillo, Del Norte
Key Losses: St. Mike’s, Robertson, Espanola
Notes: District 2-5A Runner Up

10. Los Lunas 6-4, 4-1
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: Del Norte, Santa Teresa, Belen, Chaparral
Key Losses: Farmington, Alamogordo, Goddard, Centennial
Notes: District 3-5A Runner Up

11. Aztec 4-6, 3-1
Key Wins: Kirtland, Gallup, Farmington
Key Losses: Del Norte, Cobre, Valley, Piedra Vista
Notes: District 1-5A Runner Up

12. Farmington 7-3, 2-2
Key Wins: Los Lunas, Belen, Los Alamos, Grants, Miyamura
Key Losses: Piedra Vista and Aztec
Notes: District 1-5A At Large

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Class 4A

1. Portales 10-0, 4-0
Key Wins: Robertson, Lovington, Texico, Eunice, Dexter, Hope, Ruidoso, St. Mike’s, NMMI
Key Losses: None
Notes: District 4/5-4A

2. Hatch Valley 10-0, 4-0
Who’s Left: Season Complete, District Champions
Key Wins: Dexter, Ruidoso, Lordsburg, West LV, Socorro, Silver, Cobre, Hot Springs
Key Losses: None
Notes: District 3-4A Champ

3. Cobre 7-3, 3-1
Key Wins: Robertson, Aztec, Lordsburg, Hot Springs, Socorro, Silver
Key Losses: Hatch Valley
Notes: District 3-4A Runner Up

5. Bloomfield 9-1, 5-0
Key Wins: Aztec, Pojoaque, Socorro, Taos, Wingate, Shiprock, Thoreau, Zuni, Kirtland
Key Losses: Hope Christian
Notes: District 1-4A Champ

4. Robertson 7-2, 2-0
Key Wins: Santa Rosa, St. Mike’s, Capital, Ruidoso, Clayton, Pojoaque, Taos
Key Losses: Portales, Cobre
Notes: District 2-4A Champ

6. Ruidoso 4-6, 2-2
Key Wins: Pojoaque, Hope, St. Mike's
Key Losses: Hatch, Lovington, Robertson, NMMI, Portales
Notes: 4-5/4A Runner Up

7. Hope 7-3, 2-2
Key Wins: Academy, Taos, Santa Rosa, Bloomfield, St. Mike’s, NMMI
Key Losses: Grants, Portales, Ruidoso
Notes: District 4-5/4A At Large

8. St. Mike’s 5-5, 1-3
Key Wins: Capital, Taos, NMMI
Key Losses: Robertson, St. Pius X, Hope, Portales, Ruidoso
Notes: 4-5/4A At Large

9. Silver 4-6, 2-2
Key Wins: Lovington, Hot Springs, Socorro
Key Losses: Hatch, Roswell, Deming, Cobre
Notes: District 3-4A At Large

10. NMMI 7-3, 1-3
Key Wins: Ft. Sumner, Capitan, Hot Springs, Ruidoso, Academy
Key Losses: St. Mike’s, Hope, Portales
Notes: 4-5/4A At Large

11. Hot Springs 6-4, 1-3
Key Wins: Thoreau, Lordsburg, Socorro
Key Losses: NMMI, Silver, Cobre, Hatch Valley
Notes: District 3-4A At Large

12. Taos 5-5, 2-1
Key Wins: Laguna, Academy, West LV, Pojoaque
Key Loses: Hope, St. Mikes, Bloomfield, Espanola, Robertson
Notes: District 2-4A Runner Up

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Class 3A

1. Estancia 10-0, 3-0
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key Wins: Lovington, Navajo Prep, Tucumcari, Capitan, Santa Rosa, Tularosa, Cuba Clayton, Dulce, Laguna Acoma
Key Losses: None
Notes: District 2-3A Champ

2. Clayton 5-5, 3-0
Key Wins: West LV, Eunice, Tucumcari, Raton, Santa Rosa
Key Losses: Texico, Robertosn, Estancia,
Notes: District 5-3A Champs

3. Eunice 6-3, 3-0
Key Wins: Tularosa, Jal, Dexter, Loving, Texico
Key Losses: Clayton, Portales,
Notes: District 4-3A Champs

4. Dexter 7-3, 2-1
Key Wins: Tularosa, Hagerman, Tucumcari, Santa Rosa, Navajo Prep, Texico, Loving
Key Losses: Hatch, Portales, Eunice
Notes: District 4-3A Runner Up

5. Lordsburg 7-3, 3-0
Key Wins: Newcomb, Capitan, Mesilla Valley, Tularosa
Key Losses: Hatch, Hot Springs, Cobre
Notes: District 3-3A Champs

6. Capitan 6-4, 2-1
Key Wins: Hagerman, Jal, Texico, Loving, Tularosa, Mesilla Valley
Key Losses: NMMI, Estancia, Lordsburg
Notes: District 3-3A Runner Up

7. Santa Rosa 4-6, 2-1
Key Wins: Laguna Acoma, Raton, Tucumcari
Key Losses: Texico, Robertson, Hope, Estancia, Dexter
Notes: District 5-3A Runner Ups

8. Texico 3-7, 1-2
Playoff Chances: 100%
Key wins: Santa Rosa, Clayton, Loving
Key Losses: Tucumcari, Capitan, Dexter, Eunice
Notes: District 4-3A At Large

9. Tucumcari 3-6, 1-2
Key Wins: Texico, Ft. Sumner, Raton
Key Losses: Escalante, Estancia, Dexter, West LV, Clayton, Santa Rosa
Notes: District 5-3A At Large

10. Navajo Prep 5-4, 3-0
Key Wins: Zuni, Thoreau, Tohatchi, Newcomb
Key Losses: Estancia, Escalante, Shiprock, Dexter
Notes: District 1-3A Champs

11. Laguna Acoma 4-5, 2-1
Key Wins: SF Indian, Tohatchi, Cuba, Dulce
Key Losses: West LV, Socorro, Taos, Santa Rosa, Estancia
Notes: District 2-3A Runner Ups

12. Tohatchi 7-3, 2-1
Key Wins: Cuba, Zuni, Wingate, Crownpoint
Key Losses: Navajo Prep, Thoreau
Notes: District 1-3A Runner Ups

Each Day this week we will discuss a new classification and the matchups being played in the Quarterfinals.

4A Girls Quarterfinals Preview

1. Hope Christian Huskies vs. 9. Monte Del Sol Dragons (Thursday 5:30 PM Field 1)
Head to Head: Have not played.
Hope Players to Watch: Avery Lewis (22 goals, 13 assists) Lauren Rupp (17 goals) Bella Starkweather (11 goals, 20 assists)
Monte Players to Watch: Jaquelin Galaviz (18 goals) Kadyn Wilson (11 assists)
Prediction: Hope wins

2. Socorro Wildcats vs. 10 Kirtland Central Broncos (Thursday 6:00 PM Field 2)
Head to Head: Socorro won 3-2
Socorro Players to Watch: Sabine Fuierer (35 goals, 21 assists) Danielle Moore (30 goals, 19 assists) Sophia Beams (21 goals) Kaylene Baca (18 goals, 13 assists)
Kirtland Players to Watch: Nikki Begay (16 goals)
Prediction: Socorro holds on for the win

3. St. Michael’s Horsmen vs. 12. Bloomfield Bobcats (Thursday 6:00 PM Field 3)
Head to Head: Have not played
St. Mikes Players to Watch: Nique Enloe (48 goals, 17 assists) Monse Camarena (19 goals, 24 assists)
Bloomfield Players to Watch: Teagan Moseley (18 goals)
Prediction: St. Mikes wins

4. Sandia Prep Sundevils vs. 5. Bosque Bobcats (Thursday 5:30 PM Field 4)
Head to Head- Bosque won game 1 1-0. Prep won game 2 3-2.
Prep Players to Watch: Madison Trainor (38 goals, 10 assists) Calista Cordero (15 goals, 21 assists)
Bosque Players to Watch: Dalis Bruce (24 goals) Genevieve Gray (16 goals)
Prediction: Prep pulls through with a win

4A Boys Quarterfinals Preview

1. Bosque Bobcats vs. 8. Rehoboth Christian Lynx (Thursday 8:30 AM Field 1)
Head to Head: Bosque has won both matchups, 9-1 and 4-1.
Bosque Players to Watch: Aaron McAlister (21 goals) Dylan Chant (12 goals)
Rehoboth Players to Watch: Christian Jaquez (18 Goals, 15 assists) Ben Kruis (13 goals, 15 assist) Gil Alvarez (11 goals) Luke Pikaart (11 goals, 14 assists)
Prediction: Bosque wins

2. Taos Tigers vs. 7. Santa Fe Prep Griffins (Thursday 9:00 AM Field 3)
Head to Head: Taos won 5-2 on September 8.
Taos Players to Watch: Aidan Cserhat (49 goals, 26 assists) Carlos Ruiz (22 goals, 22 assists) Tyrone Green (10 goals)
Santa Fe Prep Players to Watch: Adam Weyhrauch (14 goals) Patrick Boyd (12 goals)

3. Socorro Warrios vs. 6. Hatch Valley Bears (Thursday 9:00 AM Field 2)
Head to Head: Tied on October 13. Socorro won 3-1 on October 22.
Socorro Players to Watch: Michael Armijo Jr. (21 goals, 12 assists), Sean Moore (15 goals) Ryan Botko (13 goals, 16 assists)
Hatch Players to Watch: Jose Lopez (24 goals, 11 assists)
Prediction: Socorro wins

4. Sandia Prep Sundevils vs. 5. Hope Christian Huskies (Thursday 8:30 AM Field 4)
Head to Head: Prep won on October 7 4-1. The two tied on October 20 1-1.
Prep Players to Watch: Skylor Rose (31 goals, 10 assists) Gabe Eckenroth (22 assists)
Hope Players to Watch: Avery Serda (21 goals) Steven Lee (15 Goals, 11 assists) Edward Oropesa (16 assists)
Prediction: Prep wins

NMPREPS.COM'S PLAYOFF PICTURE

6A VOLLEYBALL - November 4th
November 4th, 2015


AUTOS DISTRICT CHAMPS
District 1-6A
Volcano Vista (13-6, 6-2): Won the regular season district title in a playoff win last night. Committee on Sunday could still place Cleveland or Cibola higher if I am correct on seed placement rules.

District 2-6A
La Cueva (18-0, 8-0): The number one team in New Mexico.

District 3-6A
Onate Knights (15-5, 8-0): Number two team in 6A and one of the hottest teams in NM this season.

District 4-6A
Hobbs (10-10, 6-0): Not a strong resume but have come on strong winning last six games in a row.

District 5-6A
Albuquerque (9-7, 6-0): The Lady Bulldogs overcome the Lady Mustangs of West Mesa for the title and final bid into state.

AT-LARGE - In that order
Cibola (14-4, 6-2)
Cleveland (11-9, 6-2)
Eldorado (11-7, 5-3)
Sandia (11-7, 5-3)
Mayfield (13-7, 4-4)
Las Cruces (11-10, 4-4)
Gadsden (10-11, 4-4)

Still Alive - In this order
West Mesa (9-9, 6-2): Needs to win the district tournament. Gadsden falling to fourth and losing last night helps.
Santa Fe (8-13): Beat Rio Rancho last night, but needs to win the District tournament.


5A WE PICK 12 (Will Change before Sunday)

The Autos
St. Pius X (18-2)
Roswell (18-2)
Los Lunas (16-4)
Piedra Vista (16-4)
Los Alamos (17-3)

The At-Large
Centennial (18-3)
Moriarty (16-5)
Albuquerque Academy (13-7)
Santa Teresa (15-6)
Goddard (14-7)
Artesia (13-7)
Miyamura (16-5)

Bubble
Farmington (11-9) Tied with Miaymura for second in 1-5A. Committee has the choice. Play-in game Today at 7PM of their district tournament???
Espanola Valley (12-8)

1. Pius
2. Roswell
3. Los Lunas
4. Centennial
5. Los Alamos
6. Piedra Vista
7. Moriarty
8. Goddard
9. Albuquerque Academy
10. Santa Teresa
11. Artesia
12. Miyamura

4A & 3A Top 4 Seed Scenarios

4A

Most Likely
1. Hatch Valley or Portales (if Portales finishes 10-0)
2. Portales or Hatch Valley (if Portales finishes 10-0)
3. Cobre (with win over Silver)
4. Robertson (with win over West LV)

Possible
1. Hatch Valley or Portales (if Portales finishes 10-0)
2. Portales or Hatch Valley (if Portales finishes 10-0)
3. Bloomfield (With win over Kirtland)
4. Cobre (with win over West LV)

Still Possible
1. Hatch Valley or Portales (if Portales finishes 10-0)
2. Portales or Hatch Valley (if Portales finishes 10-0)
3. Bloomfield (with win over Kirtland)
4. Robertson (with win over West LV, Silver win over Cobre)

Top 4 Scenarios For Class 3A

Strongest Possibility
1. Estancia
2. Lordsburg
3. Dexter (if they win District 4-3A)
4. Clayton (with win over Santa Rosa)

Possible
1. Estancia
2. Lordsburg
3. Clayton (with win over Santa Rosa)
4. District 4-3A Champ (If Eunice)

4A OFFICIAL SEEDINGS
1. Portales
2. Hatch
3. Cobre
4. Robertson
5. Bloomfield
6. Ruidoso
7. Hope
8. St. Mike's
9. Silver
10. NMMI
11. Hot Springs
12. Taos

4A Official Bracket


3A Official Bracket


3A OFFICIAL SEEDINGS
1. Estancia
2. Clayton
3. Eunice
4. Dexter
5. Lordsburg
6. Capitan
7. Santa Rosa
8. Texico
9. Tucumcari
10. Navajo Prep
11. Laguna Acoma
12. Tohatchi

Today in Rio Rancho the hardworking New Mexico cross country teams met up for the state title. The results were as following:

Team:
1. Hobbs
2. Rio Rancho
3. Eldorado
4. Onate
5. Cleveland

Individuals:
1. Andrew Bosquez (Hobbs)
2. Conner Laktasic (Eldorado)
3. Jericho Cleveland (Volcano Vista)
4. Thomas Salas (Onate)
5. Nathaniel Montemayor (Onate)

I post this here cause these athletes do not get great coverage from anyone. Their sport and passion is very strenuous and they deserve to be recognized! Great job to the finishers and Hobbs for winning the title!

Who are they? Post here and I'll get write ups on each of them. You can also email me at nmpreps@yahoo.com

NMPreps.com 2015-2016 Preseason Rankings

Today, we start to release our team capsules leading us to our NMPreps.com weekly Top-25 Team Rankings. The season officially starts on November 2nd 2015, less than a week away and we will continue to release our preseason look at all teams, players and coaches this preseason.

Rankings 72-51

With our opening team capsules, we will give a quick overview before we break down the top 50 teams in our countdown.

51. Pojoaque Valley Elks: Always one of the top 4A teams in the state, Pojoaque will look to reload off a 19-10, 3-3 season. The Elks reached the 4A Elite Eight season, falling to district foe Taos (46-35). Adding to that the Elks graduate 10-players from last seasons squad. How does a team with that much talent out the door return, ranked this high? Well, the Elks don't rebuild under Trujillo at the helm and they reload with a talented junior guard in 6'3" James Garcia who as a sophomore was one of the most talented players on the roster.

52. Shiprock Chieftains: The Chieftains are coming off a 14-15, 6-4 season. The Chieftains made the 2015 playoffs, falling in the first round to Pojoaque Valley (55-43). The Chieftains will graduate 7-players from last season and will replace some veteran players. The Chieftains can put up points, average is around 60 per game, but will look to a few new faces to take bigger roles.

53. Deming Wildcats: The first 6A team off the board at No. 53 for our preseason rankings. The Wildcats are coming off a down year at 8-20, 0-8 in which the lost 12 of their last 13 games. They were allowing teams to average 61 points per contest and struggled, and lost, several close contests but just couldn't find any rhythm on the year. This will be year three of the Juan Alvarado era the Wildcats are 21-33 during his two year stint.

54. Sandia Prep Sundevils: It's sort of strange ranking the Sundevils this far back, they are historically in or near the Top-25 as one of those little schools that hold their own. the Sundevils return one of the top players in the state in Dustin Gaddis (2016/F) who averaged 19 points a game, 7 rebounds a game. The Sundevils are coming off one of their lowest win totals in years at 5-22, 1-8 and missing the playoffs for the first time in years.

55. Lovington Wildcats: The Wildcats had a solid two year run but a 13-14 season falling under .500 was a step back for this program. The Wildcats graduate one of the best players in the state last season and will have huge shoes to fill. The last two years they have graduated some talented players and the leap into a higher classification is making the transition tough. They have some young players returning from last season that will look to lead them in 2015-2016. This will be year two under Casey Riddle.

56. Hatch Valley Bears: Another program on the rise and might be a bit high for what they will end up by seasons end. Head coach Derek Bean has done a tremendous job developing the Bears and after a .500 season at 14-14, 2-6 look for them to be a playoff team in 2016. 5-foot-11 Estevan Esparza returns this season and you will likely see a jump in his numbers. Esparza was second in points (8.8) per game. Senior Jared Garay also returns at point this season he lead the team in assists with 3.1.

57. Valencia Jaguars: The Jaguars are coming off a (9-18, 3-7) season in which they failed to reach the playoffs. Jake Herrin will enter his first season as the head coach and his first head coaching job. Herrin served as a lead assistant for the Volcano Vista Hawks the last four years. The Jaguars graduated Quentin Wanstall who went to play at the next level, leaving a void for the Jaguars to fill. Travis Lewis (2016/6'1) will look to take the lead for the Jaguars.

58. Cobre Indians: This program has been down for a few years but currently on the upswing with a 16-13, 7-1 season. The Indians also reached the state tournament along with winning a game and playing for the Elite Eight. The bad news is they graduate a top player in the state in Jordan Benfield along with 7-players. Andru Sanchez (2017) will look to carry the load for the Indians, he averaged 6.9 points per contest as a sophomore. After him though it will be players with limited experience having to fill big holes.

59. Aztec Tigers: The Tigers finished the 2014-2015 season at (10-18, 1-7) last under first year head coach Devon Lapahie. The Tigers found a late season win over Miyamura in back-to-back games but went 4-11 in 2015 (Jan-March) which led to them missing out on the 2015 post season. The Tigers graduate 7-players off last season and will look to one of the 6-returning players to take charge.

60. Ruidoso Warriors: Another team that will be improved drastically in year two (second stint) under head coach Billy Page. The Warriors went 11-17, 2-4 in Page's first season back with the Warriors but featured one of the younger rosters in 4A. They welcome back a future top guard in the classification in Randall Poor Thunder (2016/6'3) who came on strong near the end of the season and garnered all-district honors. A quiet kid that just played ball last season and did it well, he will be fun watch develop under Page.

61. Santa Fe Indian Braves: The Braves found success last season going 12-15 and making the 2015 state tournament falling to Taos in the opening round. They will start year two under head coach Ceci Moses who the Braves improved offensively under going from 49 points per game in 2013-2014 to 61 points per game last season. The Braves only graduate two players from last season and could be one of the dark horse teams in 2015. Francis Calabaza (2016), Job Schimmel (2016) will be some of the players to watch but they welcome back 11 class of 2016 members back.

62. New Mexico Military Institute Colts: The Colts made a run that ended with a runner-up in District 4-4A last season at (10-14, 3-3). They graduate all-star game player Mack Brown but welcome back a big guard in Carlos Xibille (2016) who provided scoring. Xibile is a wing that also will bring up the ball if need but can make things happen off penetration, he has the body to bang when he gets into the paint. You will likely see an increase in his points per game of 10 (ppg) and 5 rebounds, 5 assists per game.

63. Thoreau Hawks: The Thoreau Hawks will also have a new head coach in 2015-2016 in former Grants head coach Ryan Walsh who went 9-18 in his lone season. The Hawks are coming off a 19-11 season and made the 2015 State Tournament, falling in the first round to Portales. The Hawks were able to put up points last season and will need to replace some guard play to duplicate the year they had. They will have a tough time to replace spot up shooter Alfred Smith.

64. Socorro Warriors: The Socorro Warriors finished last season at (11-16, 2-6) missing the 4A post season. They will have a new head coach in Chase Brownfield, who has never been head coach but spent time as an assistant coach for the Grants Pirates from 2008-2012 under former Grants head coach Marty Zeller. The Warriors allowed around 60 points per contest last season and averaged 54 on the offensive end. They will need to improve defensively this coming season. The Warriors graduate 5-players from last season.

65. Los Alamos Hilltoppers: Another program and team searching for some stability and direction. Head coach Mike Kluk enters his second season with the program as the head coach, previous assistant coach that will benefit this program. The Hilltoppers allowed 61 point a game last season and when you play in a district that teams are able to put in points it hurts. They also weren't able to match that by only scoring 39 points a game. Bright side of things is the Hilltoppers return 2018 class members Antonio Trujillo and Jack Stewart. Trujillo lead the team in points at 8.3 and also put in 2.5 rebounds a game. Stewart scored 7.9 points a game, behind Trujillo but had 2.9 rebounds a game. This two will be the face as this program develops.

66. Miyamura Patriots: The next team from 5A basketball is the Patriots of Miaymura. The Patriots are coming off a (6-21, 1-7) season and struggled last season. The program has gone through a plethora of head coaches since opening in 2009 and in our opinion has only hurt them developing a program. The good news for the Patriots fans is they welcome back 10 players from a young team last season and could be a wait and see on which direction they go. They allowed 59 points a game last season and only average around 46 points a game.

67. Bosque Bobcats: Entering the 2015-2016 with their third head coach in as many years. They are coming off a (12-15, 3-7) season and only graduate 4-players from last season. It is unclear the direction the Bobcats will go but they had some late additions to the squad last season that could prove to be a tough opponent this season. Losing a player like Gabe Chaves will hurt this team drastically and will need to find that go-to player early.

68. Wingate Bears: We find it hard to place the Bears this far up but after an (11-16, 4-6) season they could be at the back end again graduating 5-players. Al Martinez is arguable one of the best coaches in the state for doing more with the little that he does. Point guard Kyle Begay a tough guard will make this team go this season and is the type of player to change the outcome of any contest. Look for 6-1 post Logan Shaulis to contribute to the Bears. The Bears allowed more points last season in 62 up from 50 a game in 2013-2014.

69. Chaparral Lobos: The first 5A school on the list for us and some might argue that this team will be better for the 2015-2016 season. Our reason right now, is history hasn't been in favor the Lobos who are coming off a (0-27, 0-10) season but the losing streak is at 29 dating back to 2013-2014 (last win is February 18th, 2014, overtime against Deming - 62-57). The Lobos didn't put up many points last season averaging 34.7 points a game.

70. Hot Springs Tigers: The Tigers play in 4A basketball and will likely move up the rankings quickly but the uncertainty right now is who is going to play the entire season, who's the head coach? Plenty of internal questions from last season but will have talent coming back. Nick Moreno (6'1/Guard/2016) was solid last season and could be one of the top players in the class.

71. East Mountain Timberwolves: The Timberwolves lose their point guard a 2-time All-District player and will be one of the younger teams in 4A. A small school that will struggle but made a great hire this off-season to continue building a program. They will have a pair of junior guards in Isiah Padilla (5'8/PG/2017) and Darryl Pennington (5'7/Guard/2017) that bring leadership and heart to the table.

72. Zuni Thunderbirds: The Thunderbirds were the talk of 4A, even receiving top-10 votes in the early season but finished (9-16, 0-10) and missed the playoffs. They graduated 8-players off that team and could be a another under .500 season in store for the Thunderbirds. Matthew Tsabetsaye (5'9"/Forward/2016) will be the face of this team this season but will need help.

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Breaking Down The Top Class of 2018 Prospects in New Mexico
By: Kyle Henderson


Manzano's Jordan Byrd (left) catches a pass during the NMPreps.com 2015 Elite Combine. He holds an offer from the University of New Mexico.

Moises Anaya - Estancia - Fullback - Has rushed for 717-yards and 13 touchdowns through 7 games this season.

Taylor Null - Artesia - Quarterback - Has started two games for the Artesia Bulldogs after starter Justin Houghtaling went down with a midseason leg injury. Threw for 264-yards and 1 touchdown to lead the Bulldogs past Alamogordo 34-30 in week 7.

Cameron Stevenson - Goddard - Quarterback/Safety - Has started 7 games at quarterback and at safety for the Goddard Rockets. Over 10 touchdowns this year.

Brandon Baeza - Las Cruces - Receiver - Started for the Dawgs as a freshman, this year he has caught 51 balls for 864-yards and scored 10 touchdowns.

Payton Ball - Las Cruces - Running Back - In his first year as a starter, Ball has been a great addition to the Bulldawgs line up. He ran for 100-yards and 3 touchdowns recently against Gadsden. On the season he has rushed for 266-yards and 11-touchdowns.

Monroe Young - Onate - Defensive Back - Sophomore defensive back that has a total 41 tackles on the season, already receiving interest from Arizona. 4.4 40-type guy.

Cade Barnard - Melrose - Quarterback - 6-foot-3, 205 pound two-year starter at Melrose and another member of the Barnard family that looks to be a next level player.

Derrick Reyes - Rio Rancho - Receiver - Has caught 25 passes this year, including a game winning hail mary against Volcano Vista in week 8.

Cody Smith - Aztec - Quarterback - Sophomore Quarterback at Aztec with good size at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds. Has thrown for 2,016-yards and 18 touchdowns.

Bryson Dowdy - Kirtland Central - Quarterback - Starting Quarterback for the Kirtland Central Broncos this year.

Keyshawn Banks - Rio Rancho - Defensive End - Has played multiple games this year for the Rams.

Damian Admire - Rio Rancho - Running Back - Has seen varsity action this year, also seen time on special teams returning punts.

Derek Loidolt - La Cueva - Linebacker - Leading tackler for the La Cueva Bears this year, tremendous aggression towards the football.

Lucas McNatt - Capital - Linebacker/Defensive End/Slot - 4.5 sacks this year, 3 interceptions, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 2 forced fumbles.

Jordan Byrd - Manzano - Receiver/Quarterback/Athlete - The fastest man in New Mexico (4.3 40-time/10.7 100M Dash) and already holds offer from New Mexico.

Gabe Trujillo - West Mesa - Safety - Second in tackles at West Mesa, on offense he has 29 carries for 239-yards and 3 touchdowns, also has a kick return for a touchdown.

Joey Fernandez Jr. - St. Michael’s - 5-foot-10, 165 pound running back that has seen action this year for the Horsemen. Father is Head Coach Joey Fernandez.

Christian Chavez - Piedra Vista - Kicker - Has kicked three field goals on the year, one from 50-yards and another 40-yards out.

Logan Cooper - Piedra Vista - Athlete - Starter on Piedra Vista’s offensive line this year at tackle

Talon Ball - Piedra Vista - Defensive End - 500 pound squat, starts for the Panthers

Thomas Wisneski - Belen - Quarterback - Yes, another Wisneski coming up, had three touchdowns against Valencia in week 8.

Angelo Trujillo - Cleveland - Quarterback - Next in line at Cleveland following Gabe Ortega, very good ball, super athletic

Chris Mar-yuen - Mayfield - Defensive Back - Very good athlete, jumped 10-feet-2 inches on broad jump this summer

Nate Arrington - Carlsbad - Quarterback - Youngest of the three Arrington boys, very good athlete, quarterback

Joren Dickey - Volcano Vista - Defensive End - Leads the team with 8 sacks this season.

Cameron Herrera - Manzano - Linebacker - Top sophomore linebacker, who is starting at Manzano

Seth Lopez - Clovis - Running Back - Ran for 100-yards and a touchdown against Grants this year

It's November 6th - What You Got For Seeding???

You have 2 teams. Both are 7 and 3. Both are district champs.

One team is 2 and 0 against common opponents and one team is 1 and 1

One team lost to another 7 and 3 team and a 10 and 0 team and a 8 and 2 team. All these teams are district champs or runner up. All will be playoff teams.

Other team lost to 2 6 and 4 teams and an 8 and 2 team. Of these 3 teams they lost to 2 are playoff teams and one isn't going to the playoffs.

Would be seeded higher in ur opinion? Honest question. No team names for our purpose of resume.

Here It Is: Official Playoff Seeding Criteria

I heard the announcer on the Artesia game say the semi finals and finals games will be played at the higher seeds stadium. Is this correct?

6A
1. Cleveland 53.9
2. Eldorado 36.4
3. Las Cruces 32.5
4. Rio Rancho 31.1
5. Clovis 30.8
6. Volcano Vista 29.3
7. Mayfield 29.1
8. Hobbs 25.9
9. Manzano 23.4
10. Sandia 22.3
11. Alamogordo 21.9
12. Cibola 20.3
13. Oñate 16.9
14. La Cueva 9.2
15. Carlsbad 6.7

5A
1. Centennial 33.5
2. Artesia 32.3
3. Piedra Vista 25.2
4. Roswell 19.2
5. Moriarty 16.6
6. St. Pius X 15.0
7. Farmington 14.6
8. Goddard 13.7
9. Los Lunas 6.1
10. Española Valley 5.3
11. Belen 0.7
12. Capital -0.5
13. Aztec -3
14. Del Norte -5.2
15. Grants -6.8

4A
1. Portales 23.0
2. Hatch Valley 22.2
3. Cobre 11.0
4. Robertson 9.7
5. Hope Christian 4.9
6. Bloomfield 3.4
7. St. Michael's -0.7
8. Silver -2.2
9. NMMI -2.7
10. Ruidoso -5.3
11. Hot Springs -7.6
12. Taos -11.3
13. Socorro -12.8
14. Kirtland Central -13.5
15. West Las Vegas -18.7

I rarely if ever comment on the officiating but I have to say I have never before felt like a group worked to cheat until last night. Not to take anything away from the Las Cruces win but the officiating was so bad even the play by play folks for Las Cruces were embarrassed. If the NMAA doesn't address this crew there is no reason to have an NMAA. I don't have the time to point out each issue but trust me it wasn't just one or two calls it was over a dozen in one game.

Cibola 6-4
Alamogordo 6-4

Wow!!! Isaac Vance ran wild tonight for 256-yards and 4 touchdowns. Trojans lock up a top 4 spot?

I have them at the No. 3
https://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/t...11-playoff-predictions-updated-nov-6th.10188/

Week 11: Friday Night Recap, Highlights, & More
By: Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com

Final State Football Playoff Predictions Here
https://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/t...11-playoff-predictions-updated-nov-6th.10188/



Top 25 Recap

1. Cleveland - Defeated Rio Rancho 44-14
Now 10-0 on the season, District 1-6A Champs

2. Centennial - Defeated Santa Teresa 49-0
Now 10-0 on the season, District 3-5A Champs

3. Las Cruces - Lost to Mayfield 56-27
Now 7-3 on the season, District 3-6A Runner UP

4. Artesia - Defeated Lovington 53-22
Now 9-1 on the season, District 4-5A Champs

5. Rio Rancho - Lost to Cleveland 44-14
Now 7-3 on the season, District 1-6A Runner Up

6. Eldorado - Open
Now 8-2 on the season, District 2-6A Champs

7. Clovis - Defeated Carlsbad 21-14
Now 7-3 on the season, District 4-6 Champs

8. Volcano Vista - Open
Now 6-4, District 1-6A At Large

9. Manzano - Defeated La Cueva 21-0
6-4, District 2-6A Runner Up

10. Mayfield - Defeated Las Cruces 56-27
Now 7-3, District 3-6A Champ

11. Sandia - Defeated Highland
Now 7-3, District 2-6A At Large

12. Hobbs - Defeated Alamogordo 42-28
Now 6-4, District 4-6A Runner Up

13. Alamogordo - Lost to Hobbs 42-28
Now 6-4, District 4-6A At Large

14. Cibola - Defeated Santa Fe 52-2
Now 6-4, District 1-6A At Large

15. Piedra Vista - Open
Now 8-2, District 1-5A Champs

16. Moriarty - Open
Now 8-2, District 5-5A Champs

17. St. Pius X - Defeated Grants 41-6
Now 9-1, District 5-5A Runner Up

18. Goddard - Lost to Roswell 42-35
Now 5-5, District 4-5A At Large

19. Roswell - Beat Goddard 42-35
Now 6-4, District 4-5A Runner Up

20. Hatch Valley - Open
Now 10-0, District 3-4A Champ

21. Portales - Defeated NMMI 26-7
Now 10-0, District 4/5-4A Champ

22. Onate - Open
Now 4-6, District 3-6A At Large

23. Atrisco Heritage - Open
Now 5-5, District 5-6A Champ

24. Espanola - Defeated Bernalillo 46-0
Now 9-1, District 2-5A Champ

25. Capital - Open
Now 7-3, District 2-5A Runner Up

State Football Playoffs

2A Football Bracket (Opening Round)
No. 1 Escalante 42, No. 4 Questa 20 F
No. 2 Ft. Sumner 19, No. 3 Hagerman 12 F

8Man (Opening Round)
No. 1 Melrose 60, No. 8 Jemez Valley 6 F
No. 4 Logan 56, No. 5 Dora 6 F
No. 3 Magdalena 52, No. 6 Carrizozo 0 F
No. 2 Gateway 54, No. 7 Tatum 8 F

6Man (Semifinals)
11/7 @ 1PM
No. 5 Floyd @ No. 1 Grady/San Jon

11/6 @ 6PM
No. 2 Hondo 47, No. 3 Lake Arthur 26

Week 11 Complete Scoreboard

Artesia 53, Lovington 22 - F
Aztec 70, Miyamura 21 - F
Belen 46, Chaparral 14 - F
Bloomfield 48, Kirtland Central 7 - F
Capitan 54, Mesilla Valley 7 - F
Cibola 52, Santa Fe 2 - F
Clayton 36, Santa Rosa 8 - F
Cleveland 44, Rio Rancho 14 - F
Clovis 21, Carlsbad 14 - F
Cobre 20, Silver 13 - F
Del Norte 42, Los Alamos 0 - F
Deming 52, Gadsden 7 - F
Dexter 50, Loving 20 - F
Escalante 42, Questa 20 - F
Espanola Valley 46, Bernalillo 0 - F
Estancia 50, Laguna-Acoma 0 - F
Eunice 48, Texico 20 - F
Farmington 56, Gallup 6 - F
Hobbs 42, Alamogordo 28 - F
Honda Valley 47, Lake Arthur 26 - F
Hot springs 50, Socoror 28 - F
Logan 56, Dora 6 - F
Lordsburg 42, Tularosa 0 - F
Los Lunas 34, Valencia 8
Magdalena 52, Carrizozo - F
Mayfield 56, Las Cruces 27 - F
Melrose 60, Jemez Valley 6 - F
Navajo Prep 61, Crownpoint 6 - F
Portales 26, NMMI 7 - F
Roswell 42, Goddard 35 - F
Ruidoso 33, St. Mikes 28 - F
Sandia 33, Highland 7 - F
Shiprock 53, Wingate 0 - F
St. Pius X 41, Grants 6 - F
Taos 23, Pojoaque Valley 7
Tucumcari 36, Raton 6 - F

Final State Football Playoff Predictions Here
https://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/t...11-playoff-predictions-updated-nov-6th.10188/

Josh Grine will have the point tonight during a pivotal week 11! Please post your own updates in this thread or you can text me (Kyle Henderson) at 505.577.5953.

Thursday, November 5th
Centennial 49, Santa Teresa 0
Manzano 21, La Cueva 0
West Mesa 26, Albuquerque 21
Valley 43, Rio Grande 6

Friday, November 6th
Artesia 53, Lovington 22 - F
Aztec 70, Miyamura 21 - F
Belen 46, Chaparral 14 - F
Bloomfield 48, Kirtland Central 7 - F
Capitan 54, Mesilla Valley 7 - F
Cibola 52, Santa Fe 2 - F
Clayton 36, Santa Rosa 8 - F
Cleveland 44, Rio Rancho 14 - F
Clovis 21, Carlsbad 14 - F
Cobre 20, Silver 13 - F
Del Norte 42, Los Alamos 0 - F
Deming 52, Gadsden 7 - F
Dexter 50, Loving 20 - F
Escalante 42, Questa 20 - F
Espanola Valley 46, Bernalillo 0 - F
Estancia 50, Laguna-Acoma 0 - F
Eunice 48, Texico 20 - F
Farmington 56, Gallup 6 - F
Hobbs 42, Alamogordo 28 - F
Honda Valley 47, Lake Arthur 26 - F
Hot springs 50, Socoror 28 - F
Logan 56, Dora 6 - F
Lordsburg 42, Tularosa 0 - F
Los Lunas 34, Valencia 8
Magdalena 52, Carrizozo - F
Mayfield 56, Las Cruces 27 - F
Melrose 60, Jemez Valley 6 - F
Navajo Prep 61, Crownpoint 6 - F
Portales 26, NMMI 7 - F
Roswell 42, Goddard 35 - F
Ruidoso 33, St. Mikes 28 - F
Shiprock 53, Wingate 0 - F
St. Pius X 41, Grants 6 - F
Taos 23, Pojoaque Valley 7
Tucumcari 36, Raton 6 - F

Saturday, November 7th
West LV vs. Robertson

Small School Playoffs

2A Football Bracket (opening round)
11/6 @ 7PM
No. 4 Questa @ No. 1 Escalante

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 3 Hagerman @ No. 2 Ft. Sumner

8Man Football Bracket (opening round)
11/6 @ 7PM
No. 8 Jemez Valley @ No. 1 Melrose

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 5 Dora/Elida @ No. 4 Logan

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 6 Carrizozo @ No. 3 Magdalena

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 7 Tatum @ No. 2 Gateway Christian

6Man Football Bracket (Semifinals)
11/7 @ 1PM
No. 5 Floyd @ No. 1 Grady/San Jon

11/6 @ 6PM
No. 3 Lake Arthur @ No. 2 Hondo Valley