Your Thoughts: No. 1 Cleveland has to go on the road

What is the point of seeding if No. 1 Cleveland has to head to Mayfield in the semifinals?

4A Quarterfinal Thread - Portales, Hatch Valley dominate

Thoughts?

2015 State Tournament - Players To Watch By Class
By: Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com | nmpreps@yahoo.com

Today we highlight some of the top New Mexico High School High School Football Players taking part in this weekend's U.S. Bank State Football Championships.

Class 6A

Aaron Bean - Running Back - Atrisco Heritage - Class of 2016 - 1,239-yards rushing this year

Adam Clark - Offensive Linemen - Eldorado - Class of 2017 - Very experienced linemen, 255 pounds

Alejandro Vallejos - Manzano - Defensive Linemen - Class of 2018 - 70 tackles on the season

Ben Bertram - Defensive Linemen - Sandia - Class of 2017 - 45 tackles this season

Brandon Baeza - Receiver - Las Cruces - Class of 2018 - Has caught for 1,004-yards on the season

Brian Drake - Receiver - Rio Rancho - Class of 2016 - Has caught for 657-yards and 7 touchdowns

Brian Parks - Linebacker - Volcano Vista - Class of 2016 - Has 65 tackles on the season

Bryce Watts - Linebacker - Manzano - Class of 2016 - 78 tackles on the season

Caleb Beaird - Linebacker - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - 109 tackles this year

Charles Sooley - Defensive Linemen - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Very underrated pass rusher

Chris Kuykendall - Linebacker - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - 92 tackles this year

Dakota Carrasco - Quarterback/Defensive Back - Class of 2017 - Has 2 interceptions on the season

Daulton Hatley - Quarterback - Clovis - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 971-yards and 9 touchdowns

David Cormier - Receiver - Volcano Vista - Class of 2017 - Caught for 659-yards and 5 touchdowns

David Inman - Receiver - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Caught for 517-yards

Devin Beard - Receiver - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - Has caught for 1,324-yards this season

Dominc Sandoval - Defensive Back - Eldorado - Class of 2017 - Very good offensive weapon and
defensive back

Elias Baker - Fullback/Linebacker - Eldorado - Class of 2017 - 260 pound FB/LB that has speed

Elijah Gudelj-Cox - Athlete - Eldorado - Class of 2017 - Special teams threat, has returned one on
the year

Fernando Acosta - Defensive Linemen - Clovis - Class of 2017 - 77 tackles this year

Gabe Ortega - Quarterback - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 1,897-yards this year with
22 touchdowns

Gannon Chavez - Quarterback - Cibola - Class of 2017 - 1,409-yards this year

Gavin Swinson - Receiver - Mayfield - Class of 2017 - Has caught for 835-yards this year

Grant Hermanns - Offensive Linemen - Rio Rancho - Class of 2016 - 6-foot-6, 255 pound tackle that
is committed to Iowa State.

Henry Hattis - Offensive Linemen - Cleveland- Class of 2016 - 6-foot-7, 265 pound offensive tackle
that is committed to Stanford

Isaac Amaya - Quarterback - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 3,322-yards and scored 40
touchdowns

Isaac Vance - Running Back - Mayfield - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,587-yards

Jacob Archibeque - Quarterback - Sandia - Class of 2017 - Thrown for 984-yards and 4 touchdowns
this year

Jared Reber - Linebacker - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - Has 115 total tackles this season

Jayce Jackson - Quarterback - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 1,629-yards

Jeremiah Bell - Linebacker - Cibola - Class of 2017 - 106 tackles

Jeremy Padilla - Running Back - Hobbs - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 1,164-yards

Jimmy Gallegos - Running Back - Sandia - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 1,422-yards and 17
touchdowns

Joeray Valencia - Quarterback - Mayfield - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 2,058-yards

Jordan Byrd - Athlete - Manzano - Class of 2018 - Has rushed for 449-yards and scored 9
touchdowns

Jordan Dickey - Defensive End - Volcano Vista - Class of 2018 - Has 9 sacks on the season

Jordan Duncan - Linebacker - Clovis - Class of 2016 - 87 tackles on the season

Josh Foley - Running Back - Rio Rancho - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,081-yards this year and
15 touchdowns

Josh Williams - Quarterback - Volcano Vista - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 1,891-yards and scored
29 touchdowns

Kameron Miller - Quarterback - Las Cruces - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 1,771-yards, rushed for
1,285-yards, and scored 33 touchdowns

Kayzan Martin - Running Back - Cibola - Class of 2017 - 800-yards rushing this year

Kurt Kelly - Defensive Back - Clovis - Class of 2016 - 30 tackles on the season and 5 touchdowns

Marcus Williams - Receiver - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - Has caught for 717-yards and 10
touchdowns

Mark Flores - Linebacker - Sandia - Class of 2016 - 62 total tackles tho shear

Micah Gray - Running Back - Clovis - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,057-yards and 13
touchdowns

Nick Mourning - Defensive End - Volcano Vista - Class of 2016 - 45 tackles on the season

Noah Sweitzer - Linebacker - Eldorado - Class of 2016 - Has over 181 total tackles, has over 500
yards rushing, next level guy

Orlando Perez - Quarterback - Manzano - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 668-yards, has rushed for
765-yards and scored 15 touchdowns

Payton Ball - Running Back - Las Cruces - Class of 2018 - Has scored 10 touchdowns this year

Roland Chavez - Tight End - Clovis - Class of 2017 - Committed to Nortern Arizona, caught for 379-
yards and 6 touchdowns

Ryan Anderson - Running Back/Receiver - Cleveland - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 380-yards,
caught for 382-yards, 7 touchdowns

Santos Taylor - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2016 - 6-foot-2, 278 pound linemen

Sean Davis - Defensive Linemen - Cleveland - Class of 2017 - 56 total tackles this year

Seth Lopez - Running Back - Clovis - Class of 2018 - Has rushed for 759-yards and 9 touchdowns

Shawn Nieto - Running Back - Cleveland - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 698-yards and 11
touchdowns

Steve Bailey - Quarterback - Rio Rancho - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 2,137-yards and 17
touchdowns

Tori Locklin - Defensive Back - Mayfield - Class of 2018 - 4 interceptions on the season

Trey Parnell - Linebacker - Rio Rancho - Class of 2017 - Has 76 tackles on the season

Vincent Palmeri - Linebacker - Rio Rancho - Class of 2017 - Has 88 tackles on the season

Class 5A

Allen Michel - Running Back - Moriarty - Class of 2016 - Power back that has rushed for 1,590-yards and 19 touchdowns this year

Augie Larranga - Quarterback - Capital - Class of 2016 - Has over 1,200-yards passing, 800-yards rushing on the season

Bryce Rewalt - Receiver - Centennial - Class of 2016 - Has caught for 670-yards and 12 touchdowns

Cameron Stevenson - Quarterback - Goddard - Class of 2018 - Has accounted for more than 1,000-yards of offense this year and scored over 15 touchdowns

Carlos Carrasco - Defensive Back - Artesia - Class of 2016 - Leads the state of New Mexico in interceptions with 7

Chaz Matthews - Receiver - Artesia -Class of 2016 - Key receiver for the Artesia Bulldogs, over 500-yards on the year

Codey Scott - Defensive Linemen - Artesia -Class of 2017 - 13 sacks on the season

Cody Smith - Quarterback - Aztec - Class of 2018 - Has thrown for 2,558-yards this year

Dante Lopez - Quarterback - Centennial - Class of 2017 - Has thrown for 1,525-yards and 28 touchdowns

Dominic Anaya - Quartebrack - Roswell - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for over 800-yards, rushed for 630-yards and has 20 touchdowns

Drew Ortiz - Quarterback - St. Pius X - Class of 2017 - Has thrown for over 2,000-yards on the season and has scored 30 touchdowns

Elijah Gamboa - Quarterback - Piedra Vista - Class of 2017 - Over 1,500 all purpose yards, scored 18 touchdowns

Ethan Duff - Running Back - Artesia -Class of 2017 - Over 500-yards rushing on the season

Ethan Featherstone - Linebacker - Goddard - Class of 2016 - Has over 50 tackles on the season

Jacob Enriquez - Linebacker - Artesia -Class of 2016 - Top linebacker for the Bulldogs, over 50 tackles this year

Jacob Miley - Receiver/Linebacker - Roswell - Class of 2016 - Has caught 6 touchdown passes, has 47 tackles on defense

Jake Boykin - Linebacker - Centennial - Class of 2016 - Has 81 tackles on the season

Jerry Gurrola - Offensive Linemen - Centennial - Class of 2016 - Has 64 tackles and 6.0 sacks this year

Junior Pena - Receiver - Centennial - Class of 2017 - Has caught for 662-yards and 12 touchdowns

Justin Hougtaling - Quarterback - Artesia - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for over 2,500-yards and 20
touchdowns this year

Keath Jasso - Running Back - Centennial - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 652-yards and 8 touchdowns

Kevin Brown - Recevier - Capital - Class of 2016 - Top receiver for the Jaguars, has over 500-yards receiving this season

Kody Becenti - Quarterback - Farmington - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 2,586-yards this year

Lukas Gutierrez - Running Back - Goddard - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for over 1,000-yards on the season and scored 10 touchdowns

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

Matt Gonzales - Athlete - Piedra Vista - Class of 2016 - Key player at several different positions this year, playmaker, also returns punts

Miles Hilton - Receiver - St. Pius X - Class of 2016 - Has caught for over 700-yards on the season and 10 touchdowns

O’Muary Samuels - Running Back - Los Lunas - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,306-yards this year

Ricardo Silva - Defensive Linemen - Roswell - Class of 2017 - Has 11.5 sacks this year

Santiago Mora - Linebacker - Moriarty - Class of 2017 - 136 total tackles this year

Tommy Trujillo - Running Back - Espanola Valley - Class of 2017 - Over 600-yards rushing on the season

Class 4A

Adrien Grajeda - Running Back - Hatch - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 1,281-yards and 19 touchdowns this year, also has 7 sacks on defense

Andru Sanchez - Quarterback - Cobre - Class of 2017 - Has thrown for 2,073-yards, rushed for 656-yards, and totaled 38 touchdowns

Angelo Atencio - Linebacker - Bloomfield - Class of 2019 - Has a total of 72 tackles on the season which leads the team

Arjay Ortiz - Quarterback - Robertson - Class of 2018 - Has thrown for 888-yards, has also rushed for 497-yards, and 18 total touchdowns

Austin Franzoy - Linebacker - Hatch - Class of 2016 - Has 66 total takles

Brendon Charley - Quarterback - Bloomfield - Class of 2017 - has thrown for 1,093-yards and 16 touchdowns this year

Bronte Staugaard - Running Back - Portales - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 1,639-yards and 29 total touchdowns, likely the best player overall in Class 4A

Cade Hackey - Receiver/Defensive Back - Hatch - Class of 2017 - Has caught for over 400-yards on the season and has 28 tackles on defense with 3 interceptions

Caleb Meyer Hagen - Quarterback - Hope Christian - Cass of 2016 - Has thrown for 1,783-yards and 17 touchdowns this year, also has 64 tackles on defense

Carlos Xibille - Running Back - NMMI - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for over 1,500-yards on the season and 15 touchdowns

Chad Flower - Quarterback/Defensive Back - Silver - Class of 2016 - 6-foot-1, 165 pound athlete that has had a great season.

Chross Jaramillo - Athlete - St. Mike’s - Class of 2017 - Key player for the Horsemen this year on both sides of the football. 6-foot-2, 190 pounds

Cisco Mayville - Running Back - Ruidoso - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,008-yards and 14 touchdowns

Darin Wetly - Athlete - Hot Springs - Class of 2016 - Has over 1,000 all-purpose yards on the season

Darion Ontiveros - Defensive Back - Class of 2016 - Portales - 5 interceptions, 45 tackles, has caught 6 touchdowns on offense with over 500-yards receiving.

Emilio Lovato - Defensive Back - Portales - Class of 2017 - 62 total tackles this year

Francisco Arguello - Linebacker - Robertson - Class of 2016 - Has a total of 106 tackles this year

Jamie Ramirez - Quarterback - Portales - Class of 2017 - Has thrown for 1,016-yards, rushed for 786-yards on the season with 28 touchdowns

Jared Garay - Quarterback - Hatch Valley - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 803-yards and 11 touchdowns this year, has 28 tackles on defense

Jeremiah Burke - Athlete - Silver - Class of 2016 - 5-foot-11, 185 pound athlete that has 4.4 speed and can make the big play.

Jeremy Karngaye - Defensive End - Portales - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-4, 210 pound linemen that has 7.5 sacks this year

Joseph Griego - Running Back - Robertson - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,063-yards and 12 touchdowns

JR Gonzalez - Receiver/Defensive Back - Robertson - Class of 2016 - Has 32 tackles on defense, has caught for over 262-yards on offense

Kyler Woodul - Ruidoso - Ruidoso - Class of 2017 - Has thrown for 1,701-yards and 9 touchdowns

Matt Peery - Linebacker - Hope - Class of 2016 - Has a total of 75 tackles

Nick Moreno - Running Back - Hot Sprnigs - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for over 1,000-yards on the season

Robert Rodriguez - Running Back/Receiver - Cobre - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 765-yards, has caught for 800-yards, and 22 total touchdowns also has 81 total tackles on defense

Santino Rojo - Defensive Linemen - Ruidoso - Class of 2016 - Has a total for 10.5 sacks this season

Xavier Vigil - Fullback/Linebacker - Class of 2017 - 6-foot-0, 225 pound linebacker with next level capabilities.

Class 3A

Aaron Madrid - Running Back - Eunice - Class of 2016 650-yards rushing, 11 touchdowns

Adam Lujan - Running Back - Estancia - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 1,471-yards and 21 touchdowns this year and 14 touchdowns

Blane Ferbrache - Running Back - Eunice - Class of 2016 951-yards rushing this season

Caleb Ortiz - Defensive End - Class of 2016 - Has 49 tackles and 6.5 sacks this year

Dakota Halliburton - Quarterback - Navajo Prep - Class of 2018 - Has thrown for 2,571-yards and 26 touchdowns

Dominic Lomeli - Quarterback - Dexter - Class of 2016 - Has thrown for 1,137-yards and 19 touchdowns this year

Ezekiel Tapia - Running Back - Estancia - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 961-yards this year

Erik Cordero - Linebacker - Dexter - Class of 2018 - Has 43 solo tackles this year

Gabino Rodriguez - Running Back - Dexter - Class of 2017 - Has rushed for 1,510-yards and 15 touchdowns this year

Jacob Esquivel - Athlete - Lordsburg - Class of 2017 - Has accounted for over 1,000-yards of offense and has 21 touchdowns

Jacob Smith - Linebacker - Capitan - Class of 2018 - Has 71 total tackles

Jake Rogers - Receiver - Navajo Prep - Class of 2017 - Has caught for 1,042-yards and 12 touchdowns this year

Johnny Plowman - Quarterback - Lordsburg - Class of 2017 - Has thrown for 1,437-yards and 16 touchdowns this year, also has 640-yards rushing

Jose Zamora - Running Back - Clayton - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for over 679-yards and 11 touchdowns this season

Justin Taylor - Running Back - Clayton - Class of 2016 - Has rushed for 1,124-yards and 7 touchdowns this year

Maceo Tortalita - Receiver - Navajo Prep - Class of 2016 - Has caught for 803-yards and 5 touchdowns

Mason Golden - Running Back - Texico - Class of 2016 - Has over 1,000-yards rushing and 10 touchdowns

Moises Anaya - Running Back - Estancia - Class of 2018 - Has rushed for 910-yards and 16 touchdowns this year

Price Bowen - Linebacker - Capitan - Class of 2018 - Has 136 total tackles

Seth Martinez - Linebacker - Clayton - Class of 2016 - Has 92 total tackles this season

Trevor Noblitt - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2016 - Continues to me mentioned weekly as a top performer opening holes for their three back attack.

Tucker Pling - Defensive Linemen - Class of 2016 - Has a total of 13 sacks on the season

Tyler Ferguson - Quarterback - Tucumcari - Class of 2016 - Has over 800-yards passing and has scored 10 touchdowns

Class 2A/8Man/6Man

Dominic Montano - Escalante - Quarterback - Class of 2016
Has thrown for 2,036-yards, thrown for 536-yards, and accounted for 49 touchdowns thins year

Jo Hurd - Escalante - Defensive Linemen - Class of 2016
Has 8.0 sacks this season

Jude Segura - Ft. Sumner - Athlete - Class of 2019
Has thrown for 1,464-yards and 18 touchdowns this season

Kyle Idtensohn - Ft. Sumner - Running Back - Class of 2016
Has rushed for 2,011-yards and 27 touchdowns this season

Cade Barnard - Melrose - Linebacker/Quarterback - Class of 2018
6-foot-3, 200 pound sophomore that has over 20 total touchdowns this year

Wyatt Williams - Melrose - Linebacker/Running Back - Class of 2016
Multi purpose athlete with over 10 touchdowns, also great baseball player

Rowdy Allen - Melrose - Linebacker - Running Back - Class of 2016
Has returned two kicks for touchdowns this year

Jorrell Mirbal - Magdalena - Quarterback - Class of 2018
Over 1,500 all purpose yards and 20 touchdowns, also great hoops player

Antonio Varquez - Hondo Valley - Quarterback - Class of 2017
Threw for 201-yards, rushed for 156-yards and scored 5 touchdowns against Lake Arthur

More to follow

25 to watch from 6A

Both are 11-0!!! Thoughts?

Most Intriguing Score Friday Night?

Week 13 - Friday Night High School Football Scoreboard -
Josh Grine will run point tonight - Please also text updates to 505.577.5953

Week 13 Schedule

6A
No. 1 Cleveland 50, No. 8 Manzano 7
No. 5 Mayfield 21, No. 4 Clovis 3
No. 6 Las Cruces 55, No. 3 Rio Rancho 14
No. 10 Hobbs @ No. 2 Eldorado - Saturday, 11/21 @ 1PM (Wilson)

5A
No. 1 Centennial 53, No. 8 Goddard 18
No. 4 Moriarty 27, No. 12 Farmington 26
No. 6 Roswell @ No. 3 Piedra Vista - Saturday, 11/21 @ 1PM
No. 7 St. Pius @ No. 2 Artesia - Saturday, 11/21 @ 1PM

4A
No. 1 Portales 41, No. 8 St. Mikes 7
No. 2 Hatch Valley 43, No. 7 Hope Christian 14
No. 5 Bloomfield @ no. 4 Robertson - Saturday, 11/21 @ 1:30PM
No. 6 Ruidoso @ No. 3 Cobre - Saturday, 11/21 @ 1PM

3A
No. 1 Estancia 54, No. 8 Texico 0
No. 2 Clayton 32, No. 7 Santa Rosa 7
No. 3 Eunice 42, No. 6 Capitan 18
No. 5 Lordsburg @ No. 4 Dexter - Saturday, 11/21 @ 1PM


8Man Finals
8Man Title GameNo. 2 Gateway @ No. 1 Melrose - Saturday, 11/21 @2PM

Who Wins: No. 4 Clovis or No. 5 Mayfield

Summary of train from Albuquerque to Clovis.

Due to the large number of passengers who choose the train for traveling from Albuquerque to Clovis, the train has become one of the most popular means of transportation to travel from Albuquerque to Clovis.

With an estimated travel time of 6 hours y 1 minutes the train from Albuquerque to Clovis goes through a network of railways in perfect condition through which it travels a distance of None miles, during which you will be secure and comfortably protected.

At the time that you buy your train tickets from Albuquerque to Clovis, you can choose from a wide range of options. You can buy the train tickets from Albuquerque to Clovis at your travel agency, at any railway station, or from the comfort of your home via the internet.

The friendly and considerate manner of the ground staff as well as that of the onboard personnel complement the pleasant experience of train travel rather than by other means.

See main thread here
http://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/th...gnment-updated-with-proposed-districts.13634/

WEEK 1 TOP PERFORMERS
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WEEK ONE LEADERS

Top Points
Amaya Lewis, Hobbs HS - 31 points
Kristyn Archuleta, Alamogordo HS - 27 points (Tuesday)
Kristyn Archuleta, Alamogordo HS - 19 points (Friday)
Top Rebounds
Kristyn Archuleta, Alamogordo HS - 12 rebounds (Tuesday)
Top Assists
None
Top Defender
None

Top Performances
Amaya Lewis, Hobbs HS - 31 points
Carsyn Boswell, Carlsbad HS - 14 points in win. (Tuesday)
DeAna Lopez, Onate HS - 13 points in win. (Tuesday)
Kristyn Archuleta, Alamogordo HS - 25 points, 12 rebounds in win. (Tuesday)
Kristyn Archuleta, Alamogordo HS - 19 points in win (Friday)
Lauryn Wade, Carlsbad HS - 15 points in win. (Tuesday)

Week One: Espanola Valley, Hobbs and Alamogordo Roll
Joshua J. Grine of NMPreps.com

The first Friday night with the highlight games of the evening. Oh yeah the first sell out of the season, in NOVEMBER!

BOYS

No. 22 Española Valley 62, Gallup 49: The Sundevils (1-0) open the season with a huge road win in Gallup, New Mexico where they sell out a game in November. Not many places like this and this environment only takes place in certain towns. Uriah Arellano poured in 29-points in the win for the Sundevils.

No. 7 Hobbs 79, No. 12 Las Cruces 64: The defending champs extend their win streak to 9-games, improving to (2-0) on the season. The Las Cruces Bulldawgs will fall to (0-2) on the young season.

Alamogordo 69, Deming 64: The Alamogordo Tigers are off to a (2-0) start with another win this week. Another Tiger led the way tonight with Dee Smith putting up 24-points in the win. Bishop Woodruff (14), Kamiron Bickham (13) and Jared Session (11) were others in double figures for the Tigers.

Week One: Top Performers (Men's)

WOMEN'S

No. 6 (6A) Hobbs 61, Lubbock-Coronado (TX) 54: One player we mentioned early this preseason was Amaya Lewis and she backed up her status with a 31-point night to lead the Lady Eagles to a (1-0) start.

No. 10 (6A) Alamogordo 64, Deming 36: Kristyn Archuleta broke an all-time school record on Friday night of career points. Archuleta who finished with 19 also passed the 1,150 point mark giving her the record. The Lady Tigers move to (2-0) on the season.

No. 5 (5A) Valencia 77, No. 8 (4A) Sandia Prep 26: The Lady Jaguars moved to (1-0) with an opening night thrashing of the 4A Sandia Prep Lady Sundevils (0-1).

Week One: Weekend What To Watch (Women's)

3A Quarterfinal Thread - Estancia, Clayton, Eunice dominate

Most Intriguing Score Friday Night?

What are the best opening round match ups?

Big Schools Proposed (Credit SF New Mexican Twitter)


Small Schools Proposed (Credit SF New Mexican Twitter)

Saw this on twitter that a new out of season practice rule has passed. What does this mean?

PRACTICE - A period of time in which a coach or other agent of the school conducts activities for members of the school’s sports team only. Practice shall not include teams or athletes from other schools.

7.4.1B Q26: Can a team practice with another team during the season or out of season?

A26: No. See Appendices: Definition of Practice. Rationale: Schools are conducting “practice” with other schools during the season and out of season which we consider scrimmaging.

My question is, how does this impact 7 on 7? How does impact sports like wrestling, baseball, volleyball, etc...

*****YOU PICK EM - WEEK 13*****

You Pick The Teams
We Keep Track
You Win Prizes

Week 13 Games
No. 8 Manzano @ No. 1 Cleveland +1,000 (Upset is Manzano +8,000)
No. 5 Mayfield @ No. 4 Clovis +5,000 either way
No. 6 Las Cruces @ No. 3 Rio Rancho +5,000 either way
No. 10 Hobbs @ No. 2 Eldorado +4,000 (Upset is Hobbs +8,000)
No. 8 Goddard @ No. 1 Centennial +2,000 (Upset is Goddard +8,000)
No. 12 Farmington @ No. 4 Moriarty +3,000 (Upset is Farmington +5,000)
No. 7 St. Pius X @ No. 1 Artesia +2,000 (Upset is St. Pius X +8,000)
No. 8 St. Mike's @ Portales +1,000 (Upset is St. Mike's +6,000)
No. 5 Bloomfield @ No. 4 Robertson +2,000 (Upset is Bloomfield +5,000)
No. 6 Ruidoso @ No. 3 Cobre +2,000 (Upset is Ruidoso +6,000)
No. 5 Lordsburg @ No. 4 Dexter +5,000 either way
No. 6 Capitan @ No. 3 Eunice +2,000 (Upset is Capitan +6,000)
No. 2 Gateway vs. No. 1 Melrose +4,000 either way

How to Pick (Not my picks, I post my picks on Thursday)
Manzano
Mayfield
Las Cruces
Hobbs
Goddard
Farmington
etc.

Ok I'm just a day or so away from being 32-years old. Haha. Every year we have a Publisher Roast. Have at it, now is your time to hammer down on the old man Kyle Henderson.

Let's see what you got!!!!

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What Started The North vs. South Tension in New Mexico?

I've been around covering HS for 10-years and there has always been a huge rivalry between North and South?

What caused it and why will that rivalry never die?

Week 1: What to Watch Thursday Through Saturday

The 2015-2016 basketball season is underway we take a look at the Tuesday and Wednesday night slate of games across the state of New Mexico.

More: NMPreps.com Top 50 Rankings | Week One Scoreboard & Highlights

THE BIG THREE

"The Big Three" is the three games you should watch or the best three games taking place.

My Top Pick Game: Fan Base Clash
No. 22 Espanola Valley (0-0) vs. Gallup (0-0), Thursday: The last time these two met on an opening night it was as the number one team and number two team in their classification (4A at the time). The Sundevils will be a new look with a younger backcourt with the Bengals having a new lead man calling the shots.
Prediction: Sundevils
Point Spread: Devils by 7 points

If I was down South: 6A Clash
No. 7 Hobbs Eagles (1-0) vs No. 13 Las Cruces (0-1), Friday: The defending 6A champions will look to keep a winning streak alive with a southern battle. The Eagles will be a change of pace for the Bulldawgs who scored a whopping 32 points in a loss in overtime earlier this week. The Eagles try scoring 32 points in the opening quarter. Both, however, struggle at points in their opening game, Hobbs with a slow first half and the Dawgs the game.
Prediction: Hawbs
Points Spread: Hawbs by 12 points

The Streak is 31 Games: Not a Big Three But Please Win
Chaparral (0-2) vs EP Fabens (TX) (0-1), Thursday: The Lobos of Chaparral High School are averaging 37 points a game, dropping both opening contests. Not much to write about in this short preview but the Lobos might need this game more than any other program in the state. 31 losses dating back to 2013-2014 season and we are all rooting for the Lobos in border game.
Prediction: Chaparral
Point Spreads: Lobos by 1 point.

Grine's Record: 2-1

GRINE'S 5 RAPID FIRE

Cliff vs Cobre: The 1A Cowboys schedule is tougher, this game sould be close.
Alamogordo vs Deming (Fri.): Does the Tom Shield era continue winning in big ways.
Santa Teresa vs Deming (Sat.): Was game one a fluke for the Desert Warriors, we hope so.
Bloomfield vs Bosque (Sat.): Last season it was a close game (1 point). Bloomfield might be too good this season.
Mesa Vista vs Menaul: The Panthers have a 6'8 kid? Yup, go watch.


THREE PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON

Jordan Gonzales, Hobbs High School: Hello, Mr. Gonzales, welcome to the spotlight. I questioned the replacement of Trey Nelson. Well it's Jordan who went off fro 26-points in the opening win over Centennial.

Francis Castillo Y Mulert, Santa Fe Prep: FCYM (tried it out) went for 29 points against Bosque, I think it's safe to assume the same or 30-points tonight against East Mountain.

Jared Sessions, Alamogordo HS: Sessions had a coming out party of his own with 13 points on opening night against Santa Teresa. We are keeping tabs now Mr. Sessions.


More of this and that

• Might try to catch another game this week in town.
• Wish I could see the Gallup-Espanola game tonight.

SCHEDULE | Post Scores (Link to Scoreboard)
Saturday, November 21st
Bloomfield vs Bosque
Des Moines vs Raton
Hot Springs vs Cliff
NACA vs Crownpoint
Navajo Prep vs Santa Fe Indian
Pine Hill vs Reserve
Ramah vs Quemado
Santa Teresa vs Deming
Thoreau vs Newcomb
Wagon Mound vs Santa Fe Waldorf

Friday, November 20th
Alamogordo vs Deming
Bosque vs Navajo Prep
Clovis Christian vs Southcrest Christian
Corona vs Mosquero
Hobbs vs Las Cruces
Mesa Vista vs Menaul
Northwest vs Cuba
Penasco vs Cimarron
Socorro vs Santa Fe Indian
Thoreau vs Crownpoint

Thursday, November 19th
Chaparral vs. EP Fabens (TX)
Clayton vs Roy
Cobre vs. Cliff
Desert Academy vs. New Mexico School for the Deaf
East Mountain vs. Santa Fe Prep
Espanola Valley vs Gallup
Fort Sumner vs. San Jon
Loving vs. NMMI
Silver vs. Morenci

Preseason Rankings: No. 20 Capital Jaguars

The 2015-2016 season has officially started and today we start our countdown of the top 50 programs in New Mexico Big School Division (6A-4A).

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The Capital Jaguars went 12-17, 2-6 making the state tournament. Head coach Ben Gomez returns and enters his second season (in his second tenure).

Overview: The Capital Jaguars are coming into the 2015-2016 season with plenty of hype and back into the Top-25. The Jaguars also a favorite in 5A basketball, preseason Top-5 (No. 5 NMPreps.com 5A Rankings). They return some quality players, leading to the highly anticipated season, with Eric Coca. Coca scored 13.8 points per game, 5 rebounds and 2 assists in 2014-2015.

Last Season
Record: 12-17, 2-6
Home Record: 7-7
Away Record: 2-8
Neutral Record: 3-2
Post Season: First Round; Lost to Centennial (46-43)
Points per game: 48.1 (1395)
Points against: 48.2 (1398)

Realistic Prediction: The Jaguars, we agree, should be a favorite and will be there late into March. How far? That is a question that we will have to wait and see to answer but if we are projecting (and we are) this could be an Elite Eight team. Right now we have them in that section, many will argue Final Four or Title game, but we have that reserved for others at the moment. Don't get me wrong, Ben Gomez being re-hired was the best thing Capital could have done, they should have never let him go in the first place. 20-win team, will likely happen, depending on their schedule and Elite Eight for now.

District Champ: 95%
Playoff Team: 100%
Elite Eight: 95%
Final Four: 90%
Title Game: 80%

Returning Players: Coca has been mentioned and one of the more profile names listed this off-season. The other player being talked about in this backcourt is Jeremy Anaya creating a two player tandem.

Roster
Eric Coca (2016)
Jeremy Anaya (2017)
Isaiah Brooks (2017)
Kevin Brown (2016)
Jerome Arroyos (2016)
Brandon Lucero (2017)
Marcos Vargas (2017)
Anthony Salcido (2017)
Tyler Alarid (2018)
Gonzalo Arzaga (2018)
Enrique Gurule (2018)

Blog: Friday Questions

1. Top Concession Food To Get? What is that must have concession food you have to get when you go to a game? Okay, here we go I believe there is three things you have to get. I love the smell of fresh popcorn in the gym. When you go to a game in Gallup (Go Tonight) they have their concession stand in the gym and you can smell the popcorn in the game. Very hard to concentrate when coaching with the aroma of popcorn! Next, I would have to say, Navajo Taco (forgive me if that's not the correct term). They are amazing and the best one I had was at a game in Shiprock. Lastly, you have to love frito pies! Well, you don't have too but I do. Heart burn anyone?

2. What Team Can Go Undefeated? This one is tough and I wonder if it could actually happen? Maybe, but highly unlikely. The only team I could ever see doing this (Big School Division) is the Huskies of Hope if they played only teams in their classification. Last season however they played 14 6A teams. Looking at our top 4 teams, Carlsbad (1), Valley (2), Rio Rancho (3) and Onate (4) I really couldn't see any go undefeated into the state tournament. Could you?

3. This question is the one you may avoid to answer. Will Jim Murphy ever pass Ralph Tasker as the best coach in New Mexico history? I'll let you run with this one and unfortunately I didn't get to witness the Tasker era so I don't have the best opinion (rarely do) but I will say what Jim Murphy is doing is remarkable and the best coach of my era. The coach is genuine as can be and takes the time to talk with you. I can't say that about ever gym I've been too. Some coaches either don't care to talk to you or think you are not worth their time. It's funny though most are respectable and give you the time of day. When I went to the St. Mikes game coach Geyer was very welcoming, even though he reminded me about the 2006 state title (haha). It was awesome and I have much respect for Coach Geyer and is one of my favorite head coaches there is. Sorry off topic on the question of Murphy vs Tasker. I don't think it's a wrong question to ask at this moment and very debatable. Any thoughts?

WE LET ALIGNMENT GET IN THE WAY OF PLAYOFF FOOTBALL.

What is the best game this weekend. The one nobody should miss?

Semifinal predictions?

Biggest blowout of the weekend?

what games are you going to attend this weekend?

Poll: Who Wins - No. 2 Eldorado or No. 10 Hobbs