Either Las Cruces High or Mayfield (or both) has been in the big-school state title game in each of the last 10 seasons, and 18 of the last 20. The Bulldogs have six championships in that period, the Trojans seven.

But since Centennial opened, LCHS and MHS have had their enrollments drop significantly. Mayfield has been hit especially hard. Meanwhile, Rio Rancho and Cleveland have emerged as huge schools with top-notch programs.

So has the Golden Age of football in Las Cruces passed? Las Cruces and Mayfield will no doubt always be good, but will they dominate like they have recently?

Las Cruces Enters 2015 With Chip On Their Shoulder
By: Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com

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Overview

Over the past 5-seasons at Las Cruces High School the Bulldawgs have a record of 48-13 with two quarterfinal appearances, one semifinal showing, and two state championships. Their current program prestige is among the top 5 teams in New Mexico under Head Coach Jim Miller who is 6-0 in state title games since taking over in the late 90’s. As you drive up to Las Cruces High School there are construction signs and contraction workers everywhere almost frantically trying to complete the new school in August.

While Las Cruces High School is finally getting a facelift, the feel of championship football is still present, the football parking lot is still dirt, the weight room is average for a program of their caliber, and the coaches office, well it’s in the lower bottom 10 of 6A. With that said, Las Cruces doesn’t seem to care about those fancy additions, they care about pumping out championships and since the dawn of NMPreps.com in 2006, no team has competed with more enthusiasm to win than the Bulldawgs. No team.

The practices at Las Cruces are always intense, it’s an old school feel, but after a 6-6 season and dipping out in the quarterfinals Las Cruces is hungry to get back to work and eager to get a little bit of redemption on those teams that beat them in some tight games. They lost to Rio Rancho (6A State Champs) 30-22 and then 41-23 in the quarterfinals, they lost to rival Centennial 49-47, lost to Artesia (5A State Champs) 41-33, lost to rival Onate 25-20, and lost to rival Mayfield 28-27.

What To Expect

“It’s a good group, they work hard, we have those 70 kids each and everyday that are committed and understand it’s two-a-days and though it’s been over 100 degrees out here the last few days they have been going hard and I like their effort. We’re going to make some mistakes, but that is why we are practicing and we’re correcting them and they are getting better,” said Jim Miller about his roster going into the 2015 season.

The Bulldawgs return quite a bit of guys that saw varsity experience in 2014 because of the amount of injuries they were plagued by. NMPreps.com 2015 Mr. Football Candidate and NMPreps Elite Combine MVP Kameron Miller returns for his senior season at quarterback. The 6-foot-2, 185 pound D-1 prospect has had a stellar summer racking up offers from New Mexico State and New Mexico. As a junior he threw for 1,954-yards and 20 touchdowns, rushed for 743-yards, and 5 touchdowns.

“He works so hard and though he got hurt towards the end of the season, we look at that as a blessing because now he is 100%, he’s faster, bigger, stronger. It’s his team, it was his team last year too, he’s a great leader, probably the best leader I’ve ever had here at Las Cruces High. With you having your son here it’s good (referring to my son Kaden being with me) as time goes so quickly. He’s been out at the practices since he was two-years old and now he’s a senior, this is the last two-a-day Friday he’ll ever be out here, so I am cherishing it. We have a great relationship, he’s my best friend, and it’s going to be awesome to watch him this year,” said Miller about his son/quarterback.

The running back looks to be Sophomore Payton Ball at 5-foot-8, 159 pounds. Ball had a great showing at the combine running a 4.6 40-time, benching 185 pounds 9 times, and had a standing broad of 8-feet-11 inches. Also watch for junior to be Ryan Beltran at 5-foot-7 and 161 pounds who looked very good at practice on Friday. On the outside at receiver watch for guys like Brandon Baeza at 5-foot-6, 150, Sam Ellis at 6-foot-5, 185, and Andrew Chavez at 5-foot-11, 173. Baez is a gamer and started last year as a freshman for the Bulldawgs, Ellis is a great multi sport athlete who stepped in for Miller at quarterback late in the season. At tight end the Bulldawgs have a stud in Vincent Delgadillo at 6-foot-2, 100 pounds.

Up front on offense the Bulldawgs are anchored by offensive center Tristan Olson at 6-foot-2, 266 pounds who looks like one of the top linemen in the city. Also watch for Damian Aguirre at 5-foot-10, 196 pounds, Jeremy Chavez at 6-foot-0, 228 pounds, and David Andrade at 5-foot-10, 196 pounds.

On the defensive side of the football, Vincent Delgadillo will be a two-year starter at defensive end and should have a monster season. At the combine he benched 185 pounds 18 times and had a broad jump of 8-feet-3 inches. Dominik Frietze is a new name to watch at end, Jeremy Chavez and Tristan Olson will play both ways in situations, and their backers look solid with Cory Noel returning, who is a three year starter. Also at backer watch for Damian Aguirre, Jesus Vullegas at 183 pounds, and Julian Molina at 207 pounds. The secondary has a good amount of playmakers, Brandon Baeza, Payton Ball, Sam Ellis, Alex Hernandez, and Ryan Olson should all see playing time, it’s a good unit of athletes.

“Last year there were times where 4 freshman started for us because of so many injuries. These guys went through a lot of adversity last year and these guys improve a lot. We lost a lot of tight games to some good teams, and these kids understand we were right there. A lot of these kids are so much more advanced right now though we’re 5-days into practices we got 90-95 percent of our stuff in on both sides of the football already. We’re really happy with the progress these guys are making,” said Miller regarding returners and new names for the 2015 season.

Key Returners

Kameron Miller - Quarterback - 6-2, 183, Senior
Tristan Olson - Offensive Linemen - 6-2, 266, Junior
David Andrade - Offensive Linemen - 5-9, 196, junior
Brandon Baeza - Receiver - 5-6, 150, Sophomore
Jeremy Chavez - Defensive Linemen - 6-0, 228, Junior
Julian Molina - Linebacker - 5-8, 207, Senior
Vincent Delgadillo - Defensive Linemen - 6-1, 195, Senior
Sam Ellis - Receiver/Defensive Back - 6-5, 175
Corey Noel - Linebacker/Running Back - 5-11, 185

New Names To Know

Jesus Villegas - Linebacker - 5-7, 183, Sophomore
Payton Ball - Running Back - 5-8, 159, Sophomore
Richy Terrazas - Receiver - 5-6, 125, Junior
Damien Aguirre - Linebacker - 5-9, 198, Junior
Joseph Hernandez - Offensive Linemen - 5-9, 245, Junior
Andrew Chavez - Receiver - 5-11, 173, Junior
Ryan Beltran - Running Back - 5-7, 161, Junior

2015 Schedule

“We got state champ Rio Rancho, state champ Artesia, Centennial who could of won the state championship in 5A, you got Montwood who had a huge 7-on-7 season this summer, La Cueva is always good, Volcano Vista returns a lot of talent, but we are excited about it and you have to play a tough schedule to get you ready for the district season and for the playoffs,” commented Miller on the schedule.

Aug. 28 @ El Paso Montwood, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 5 @ La Cueva, 1 p.m. (At Wilson Stadium) 1:00pm
Sept. 12 Volcano Vista, 1 p.m.
Sept. 18 Rio Rancho, 7 p.m.
Sept. 25 @ Centennial, 7 p.m.(At Field of Dreams)
Oct. 2 Artesia, 7 p.m.
* Oct. 9 @ Deming, 7 p.m.
* Oct. 15 Gadsden, 7 p.m.
BYE
* Oct. 30 @ Oñate, 7 p.m.
* Nov. 6 Mayfield, 7 p.m. (At Aggie Memorial Stadium)

The Past 9-seasons

2014 - 6-6 Quarterfinals
2013 - 12-1 State Champs
2012 - 12-1 State Champs
2011 - 8-3 Quarterfinals
2010 - 10-2 Semifinals
2009 - 7-4 Quarterfinals
2008 - 13-0 State Champs
2007 - 10-2 Semifinals
2006 - 3-7 did not make the playoffs

Our Take

The Bulldawg’s winning history speaks for itself. You really think this year’s Las Cruces team is going to take a dip with Miller’s son finally a senior? No way. Really the only concern would be that they don’t have a ton of size up front on both sides of the football. In years past when we’ve seen them run the table they have had some very dominate offensive and defensive linemen and while they do have some All-State caliber talent in the trenches, there is not of ton of depth in that department.

Their skill guys are very good and while some are still young, they’ve had experience which should translate well come Friday Nights. Kameron Miller propels this team, but it’s not a one-man show. He’s a leader, he’s clutch, but also had a good senior, junior, and sophomore class to depend on. The Dawgs have a right to have a chip on their shoulder entering the season. Lock and load, here comes the Las Cruces.

Mayfield once again is a State Title Contender
By: Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com

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Overview

Knocking on the door of Coach Michael Bradley’s office you could tell he was tired. Likely hadn’t slept much in the last few days, he’s supposed to have surgery in a few days (non serious), his mother’s birthday is this weekend, he’s got a cold, he had been fighting off mosquito bites, and if any coach I spoke with during my prep football tour needed to be in the Bahamas sipping Mai Tai’s watching the surf roll in it was him. However, despite his weariness he kept it professional during the interview and of course while at practice. He spoke to his kids about leadership after their Friday practice.

He never once complained about his current state or showed self pity, because as he’s said many times to the Trojans, “Life is hard, but you move forward, you get tired, you move forward,” if you want your son to be a good man after he graduates high school, Bradley has got to be your selection because of attitude and poise and that sort of character spills onto the field of the athletes at Mayfield. The Trojan Program aka the Green Machine has won three state championships over the last 9-seasons, been state runner ups 4 times, been to the semifinals once, and been to the quarterfinals once, no other program in (6A) can say that. The Trojans have been to the state championship game two-years running, they lost both games by a total of 3 points, both special teams errors late in the game.

The 2014 Trojans although headlined by UTEP Quarterback Commit Kavika Johnson were a good mix of seniors and juniors, thus they return quite a bit of veteran players into the 2015 season. Can they really win more than 10 or 11 games again for a third year in a row? Likely, could this year’s team be better than last year’s? Likely. If you have never been to Mayfield and you just think they’ll full of high caliber athletes and it’s easy, you’re dead wrong. It starts when these kids enter 8th and 9th grande, being a Mayfield Trojan is a way of life that exists no where else in New Mexico.

What To Expect

“This is probably one of the best senior leadership groups that we have had and that is saying a lot. These kids, they’re just fantastic kids. They are hard workers, they are committed to what they do, and they get along with everybody. Leadership is a funny thing. Either you have it or you don’t. You can try to develop it and sometime that works, but these guys came into the program as born leaders and I think that starts with the parents. Sometimes you don’t get that nowadays, but these are great kids and I expect great things out of them this year,” Said Bradley on his seniors.

Taking over at quarterback for the Trojans will be Joeray Valencia at 5-foot-11 and 146 pounds. He’s got quite big shoes to fill replacing Kavika Johnson who scored 30 touchdowns in 2014, but Valencia has been playing behind Johnson for the last three seasons and knows the offense in and out. We’ve been impressed with him this summer and he has some very good targets and backs to get the football to. In the backfield is Isaac Vance at 5-foot-8 and 152 pounds who just picked up an offer from New Mexico State. Vance is only a junior, but accounted for close to 1,000-yards and scored over 15 touchdowns during his sophomore year on varsity last season. He has a great burst of speed, excellent hands, he’s a game breaker and Mayfield’s next big time offensive threat.

At the tight end position, the Trojans will look to 6-foot-2, 228 pound Noah Pierce who will be a two-year starter and a guy that is big, strong, and has good hands. He can block as well, but don’t be surprised if he scores or causes mismatches inside the red-zone. At the receiver position watch for 6-foot-3, 187 pound Gaven Swinson who is part of the Franzoy bloodline and every bit as good as his relatives to go through the Trojan program, he’ll impress you this year. Up front in the trenches for the Trojans will be Colton Evans who was named the 2015 NMPreps Combine Linemen MVP. At 6-foot-0 and 225 pounds Evans is technically sound and very aggressive and smart. Also watch for James Noe at 282 pounds and Jalen Guerrero at 6-foot-5, 282 pounds.

On defense the Trojans return quite a bit of starters, up front at defensive end watch for Noah Pierce at 228 pounds, their linebacking corps will be led by Louis Lombardi. Lombardi shined at the recent NMPreps Elite Combine and checks in at 5-foot-11 and 202 pounds. The City of Las Cruces has a ton of big time linebackers this year, Lombardi is at the top and had a monster junior year, expect him to be making plays all over the field in 2015. The Trojans secondary is loaded with talent: Watch for Riley Folkman at 5-foot-11, 163 pounds, very good in man coverage, Ethan Alvarado at 5-foot-11, 162 pounds, he’s a playmaker, and sophomore Chris Mar-Yuen who had a 10-feet-2 inch broad this summer, and looks like a dynamic play-maker to add to the secondary.

The Trojans also have a loaded coaching staff and according to Bradley it’s one of the best he’s ever had, “They really care about the kids and they know their trade and are excellent coaches of football. They are very great to work with and as a head coach you should not have tell coaches what to do all the time and they know their place and position and it’s a family.”

Key Returners

Isaac Vance - Running Back - 5-8, 152, Junior
Louie Lombardi - Linebacker - 5-11, 202, Senior
Riley Folkman - Defensive Back - 5-11, 163, Senior
Ethan Alvarado - Defensive Back - 5-11, 152, Senior
Colton Evans - Offensive Linemen - 6-0, 225, Senior
Noah Pierce - Tight End - 6-2, 228, Tight End, Senior

New Names To Know

Gaven Swinson - Receiver - 6-3, 187, Junior
Joray Valencia - Quarterback - 5-11, 146, Senior
Jalen Guerroro - Offensive Linemen - 6-5, 236, Junior
James Noe - Offensive Linemen - 6-1, 282, Senior
Chris Mar-Yuen - Defensive Back - 5-9, 145, Sophomore

2015 Schedule

“That is going to be a tough one in Hobbs. It’s a long drive, it’s going to be a hot night and we always tell our kids, we got a target on our backs and everyone knows that if they pull one out against Mayfield it’s going to be big. Hobbs always has the capability of doing that. We have El Paso Franklin and we’ve beat them two-years running and you know they are going to be hungry. Then we got Carlsbad, where my brother is now the head coach and you know they are going to be hungry, it don’t matter what type of team you have, our kids have got to step up every single week,” said Bradley regarding the 2015 schedule.

Aug. 28 @ Hobbs, 7 p.m.
Sept. 4 El Paso Franklin, 7 p.m.
Sept. 11 @ Carlsbad, 7 p.m.
Sept. 18 @ Alamogordo, 7 p.m.
Sept. 26 Eldorado, 1 p.m.
Oct. 2 @ Manzano, 7 p.m. (At Wilson Stadium)
* Oct. 8 Oñate, 7 p.m.
BYE
* Oct. 23 Deming, 7 p.m.
* Oct. 30 @ Gadsden, 7 p.m.
* Nov. 6 @ Las Cruces, 7 p.m. (At Aggie Memorial Stadium)
* District 3-6A

The Past 9-Seasons

2014 - 11-2 State Runner Up
2013 - 11-2 State Runner Up
2012 - 7-5 Quarterfinals
2011 - 10-3 State Runner Up
2010 - 9-4 State Champs
2009 - 11-2 State Runner Up
2008 - 9-3 Semifinals
2007 - 12-1 State Champs
2006 - 13-0 State Champs

Our Take

Look at what the Trojans have done over the last two seasons. They have a combined record of 22-4 and have reached the state title game in 2013 and in 2014. More and more we hear that the days of Las Cruces and Mayfield Football are going to dwindle because of Centennial High School opening, not the case at all. These two programs have a forever foundation, Mayfield Football is as rich as it’s ever been.

This year’s team is going to be very dangerous and while it’s going to be tough to lose an athlete like Kavika Johnson, the Trojans have replaced D-1 talent before and won without D-1 talent before. After a few games this Mayfield Trojan roster is going to be very comparable to the last few years at Mayfield and they’ll be very good again next year and the year after that. There is a reason Mayfield has a continued target on their back, it’s the model program that everyone wants to be, but few can put into the effort or dedication it takes to get on their level. Green Machine is polished and ready for another state title run.

Andrew Rodriguez, assistant to Casey Crandall and Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach in 2014 is the new Head Coach of the Hagerman Bobcats.

With 16 returning starters, Alamogordo has high expectations in 2015
By: Kyle Henderson of NMpreps.com

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Overview

The last time I visited Alamogordo was just before the 2013 season when Dale Hooper had first taken over as Head Coach replacing Tommy Standefer. How much the program has developed since that time, I was thinking if 2013 Alamogordo Team that finished 1-9 on the season was to play this incoming 2015 Alamogordo team the score would probably be 50-0 by half-time. Part of that thought is because Alamogordo just has a solid senior class with many returning already two-year lettermen. Last year the Tigers took baby steps forward starting the year off 5-1 before going 0-3 in district play losing their last 4-games of the season.

What To Expect In 2015

Once again the Tigers return the most returning starters out of any district team with 16. They return 10 on offense and 6 on defense. That experience has provided high expectations around the Alamogordo community, the Tigers now have a new turf stadium which is beautiful and brand new weight room up there with Hobbs’ weight room (yes it’s that nice).

“It’s taken a while to get these kids into our weight program, I think that is a huge part and most of these kids started for me my first year here and they played a pretty tough schedule and now as incoming seniors they have a lot of game experience. We also have not changed is how we run the offense and defense, that hasn’t changed in three-years so these kids know everything on both sides of the football,” said Head Alamogordo Football Coach Dale Hooper who is 6-14 in two-years at Alamogordo.

The Tigers have had a stellar summer season and return a ton of top level skill position players. Hooper’s Son Kyle is a 6-foot-3, 175 pound Junior Quarterback that threw for 2,065-yards and 31 touchdowns breaking 6 school records last year as just a sophomore.

His primary targets include Julian Segura a 6-foot-3, 195 pound next level prospect that has impressed time and time again this summer. Besides running crisp routes he’s got the best hands in New Mexico and is super physical at nearly 200 pounds. Junior to be Alex Ramirez at 5-foot-10, 185 pounds really impressed us yesterday and is a shifty receiver with excellent hands.

Also watch for Carlton Bartley at 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds who will be split wide. In the backfield is 5-foot-11, 200 pound Hunter Graham who is who has speed, power, great side to side ability, and good football instincts. Consider Graham a home-run hitter if you will. Also in the backfield is Carlos Hicks who is a speed type back at 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds. Up front Nathan Martin returns at 6-foot-2, 235 pounds, Nathan Nowell is 6-foot-0, 225 pounds, Herbert Huffman is 6-foot-2, 255 pounds, Nathan Reuss returns up front, and Santiago Trujillo returns at 220 pounds.

On the defensive side of the football Alamogordo returns 6 with Nathan Silva leading the linebacker corps. At just 5-foot-5 and 165 pounds Silva has a nose for the football we’re told and loves to get after it. Marcello Barrientoz will be moved from offense to defense where he’ll serve as a very good defensive back along with Brandon Henderson, that’s a very good duo in the secondary. A new name that also impressed us was Jacob Gerber who looked tough as nails and also made quite a few plays on the field on Wednesday. Isaiah Saldana will be a three-year starter and can play pretty much anything: QB, WR, TE, but this year he’ll be their outside backer and he’s just a play-maker, one of their top overall athletes. Up front the Tigers are anchored by nose: Peter Sanders who equates nearly 500 pounds.

16 Returning Starters

Alex Ramirez - receiver - junior
Brandon Henderson - Defensive Back - Senior
Brandon Henderson - receiver/linebacker - senior - big year
Carlos Hicks - Defensive Backs/Running Back - Senior
Dewy huffman - left tackle - Junior
Hunter Graham - Running Back - Senior
Isiash Saldana - Outside linebacker - Senior
Julian Segura - receiver - Senior -
Kyle Hopper - Quarterback - Junior
Marcello Barrientoz - Defensive Back - Senior
Nathaniel Martin - Right Tackle - Senior
Nathaniel noel - Guard - Senior
Nathaniel Reuss - Offensive Line - Senior
Nathan Silva - MLB - Senior
Peter Sanders - Nose - Senior
Santiago Trujillo - Center - Junior

2015 Football Schedule

“Our first game is against Valencia and we don’t know too much about them being they have a new coach and likely a new scheme, have not seen them at any tournaments, or anything like that. Our community is excited about opening night and we’re looking forward to that one. We have Los Lunas over there and I think Los Lunas is going to be a much improved team, they got a heck of a good running back, coaching staff, and return a good quarterback, I am expecting big things about of Los Lunas and overall we are not going to take any teams lightly. We got Highland and Mayfield here which is a huge game, Gadsden, Deming, and then it’s district, just a tough end of the year schedule. We battled with Hobbs this summer in 7-On’s, Clovis is just Clovis always good, and now Bradley at Carlsbad is going to bring a new scheme,” Said Hooper.

8-28 - Valencia
9/4 - @ Los Lunas
9/11 - @ Highland
9/18 - Mayfield
9/25 @ Gadsden
10-2 Deming
10/9 @ Artesia
10/23 Carlsbad
10/30 Clovis
11/6 @ Hobbs

Senior Quote

We caught up with 6-foot-3, 195 pound Julian Segura on Wednesday to get his thoughts on what it’s like to represent the Alamogordo Tigers. “I love being a Tiger and every night strapping it up for the Tiger’s it’s a blessing. The school pride towards our program has picked up after last year and there are a lot of people excited about this year and I can’t wait to see our stadium packed on Friday Nights,” said Segura.

Our Take

They have come a long way since 2013 and this is without question going to be the best Alamogordo has been in several seasons. They are loaded with skill position players, playmakers, and while it’s tough to get a gage at the defense early on, Alamogordo is going to win some ball games and play teams they lost to last year down the wire or even win those games in 2015. Likely a playoff team and its going to be disappointing to this bunch if they don’t make the final round of 12 because of the talent level and the level of overall experience. Head Coach Dale Hooper has brought some great add ons to Alamogordo and the community is right to have high expectations going in. It’s going to be quite a ride for the Tigers in 2015, consider us on the bandwagon.

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District 1-6A Best and Worst Case Scenarios for 2015
Joshua J. Grine - August 5th, 2015

Best and worst case is just a look at the schedule for teams heading into next season. Another feature to give you things to debate, it's okay to voice your own best and worst case scenario. Good morning y'all!

SANTA FE DEMONS

Best Case
Looking at the best case scenario right now for the Demons, yes we put a more on the favorable side of the team we are loping at, we could see the Demons going 6-4. Looking at their schedule they could be favorites in four games (Los Alamos, Grants, Capital and Gallup). Some of those could still be BIG maybes. The two we gave them as upset wins are Deming and Cibola. The duo of Adrian Blea (QB) and Bailey Cabbage (TE) are the reason we say best case scenario.
Record: (6-4. 1-3). One win in District with a possible upset of Cibola and Demons could be a 12-seed in the state tournament.

Worst Case
The defense struggles again with blowout losses and they could fall to another 3 or 4 win season missing out on the playoffs. The went 4-6 last season and wins from last season (four above) could provide some battle especially in Grants and Capital who will be improved.
Record: (2-8, 0-4) - Miss the playoffs.

CIBOLA COUGARS

Best Case
The Cougars are ranked 17th (NMPreps.com Top 100) in the state to open the season and looking to improve on a successful (6-5) season. Best case scenario we could see a 6/7 wins to improve on last season. That might be far fetched but they will be favorites in or around 3/4 games and coin flips on another two. IF they "upset" one or two teams in District and beat Santa Fe High - 6/7 games. Only counted 9-games on their schedule so.
Record: (6-3, 2-2). They could be another "dark horse" come late in the season and Coach Williams has developed his program. Maybe another playoff win.

Worst Case
They lost three close games, one in the playoffs, and this team could have been a two loss team in 2014. Say they lose those close games and maybe lose some of their favorite games this could be a rebuilding type of season. Manzano, Volcano Vista (W-2014), Valley (W-2014), and even Albuquerque High (W-2014) could become games that get away from them.
Record: (3-6, 1-4) - Miss the playoffs.

VOLCANO VISTA HAWKS

Best Case
The Hawks are ranked 10th (NMPreps.com Top 100) in the state to open the season. This could be the "boom or bust" type of season for the Hawks. They went 3-7 last season and struggled in losses but also had a close game against Las Cruces that seemed to be a good performance but faltered. Best case this team could win games that they dropped from a year ago and go say 6 or 7 wins. Need games against Manzano, Atrisco, West Mesa and maybe Eldorado. Then reel off two wins in District.
Record: (7-3, 2-2). Make the playoffs and could be a one win team.

Worst Case
Sandia (w-2014) is better, and that one win could be a difference maker to look similar to last seasons 3-7 finish. They need to put more points on the board this season. They schrod 8 points to end the season in the final three games.
Record: (2-8, 1-3) - Miss the playoffs.

RIO RANCHO RAMS

Best Case
The Rams are one of my favorite teams to watch and this program doesn't skip a beat. They stay hungry and best case they could be a 8 or 9 win team this season. It's without question that this team could repeat, doesn't happen often I know, but this team/program returns quality players to replace those studs that have graduated.
Record: (8-2, 3-1). Could play for the State Championship again.

Worst Case
This is no way the team from a year ago as far as key players and that stud QB and might be the reason they take a small step back. They some what squeaked out games in scoring battles late in the season and with a new QB it could be a late game fall in close matches. Worst case 5 or 6 win season and yes that's not "bad" but it is a step back.
Record: (5-5, 2-2). Make the Playoffs.

CLEVELAND STORM

Best Case
They enter the season as the number one team in New Mexico led with a wealth of talent. 7-4 last season was still a great season and this could be the team that reaches the title game. They have all the makings of a team that could repeat 2011 and be perfect when all is said and done in December.
Record: (10-0, 4-0). State Champs.

Worst Case
The expectations are high and for young men sometimes it's difficult to bring it every night. Worst case scenario I could see this team dropping only a game or two, maybe three on the year. That's not saying "worst" but in this scenario this team is extremely talented and well coached. It's hard not to like what they bring. They had a two point loss, a one point loss and then had to do a difficult thing and try to beat a District foe in the playoffs. One's to watch out for are Clovis, Rio Rancho and Onate (along with Del Valle (TX) who they lost to a year ago.
Record: (7-3, 3-1). Make the Playoffs.

#1. CARLSBAD CAVEMEN (6-15, 3-3)
Last Season District Finish: 3rd Place
Quick Hit: It's hard to make the argument that Carlsbad is the favorite to win this District after only winning six games a season back. The add to that they graduate six players from that team and one of the better players for the 2014 team. Well, what we like about this team is the trio returning in Caitlin Carrasco (2016), Gabi Wilson (2016) and a stud freshman (sophomore to be) from last season Rebecca Morrison (2018). The next thing is, not much is known about this district, could be a down year or have that surprise team.

The biggest question regarding the Cavemen: Are their returners better than others in this down district?



#2. ALAMOGORDO TIGERS (6-12, 3-3)
Last Season District Finish: 2nd Place
Quick Hit: Again, we try to make the case for a six win team to be in consideration for a District title. Well, last season the Tigers did tie with the Cavemen for the runner-up spot and I can honestly say that maybe the Tigers should be the favorite to open the season. They graduate two players from last years squad and welcome back a well of talent. Also, there might be a new head coach in black and gold its uncertain how a team responds. This could be the clear favorite and out of a one bid league they could get it. The three that return for the Tigers is six-foot Sierra Gentry (2016), Rebecca Sparks (2016), and Krysten Archuleta (2016).

The biggest question regarding the Tigers: Are the going to be the real deal or play below the expectation?



#3. CLOVIS WILDCATS (11-11, 6-0)
Last Season District Finish: 1st Place
Quick Hit: The Wildcats are the reigning champs but graduate nine players from the 11-11 team. It will be difficult to replace that much talent in back to back years. This years Wildcats return outside hitter, a 2018 stud in Makinzie Johnson. She will likely be the name to know and carry the load as a young sophomore. Chesney Carter (2016) will bring the senior leadership for this team and they do welcome back several seniors-to-be, so could be a bit of a unknown start.

The biggest question regarding the Clovis: On the shoulders of a sophomore can the Clovis Wildcats sustain as the team to beat in this District?



#4. HOBBS EAGLES (4-17, 0-6)
Last Season District Finish: 4th Place
Quick Hit: The Eagles will look to shake off a four win season by handing over the reigns to what was already a young team last season. Nine sophomores was the story for the Eagles last season, well those 2017 prospects are coming into the year ready to make a name in the Southeast. As bulletin board material the Eagles have to be thinking a 4th place prediction and preseason ranking (#20) are a slap in the face to a talented team. Essence McGaha (2017) and Hannah Strickland (2017) take over as the go-to players that look to lead the Eagles to a special season .

The biggest question regarding the Hobbs: Is this a 15-win team and the "should-be" opening favorites? Do they have the most talent or are they a year away?


2015 4-6A PRESEASON ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
Caitlin Carrasco (2016), Carlsbad *Player of the Year Candidate
Sierra Gentry (2016), Alamogordo * Player of the Year Candidate
Essence McGaha (2017), Hobbs * Player of the Year Candidate
Makinzie Johnson (2018), Clovis * Player of the Year Candidate
Gabi Wilson (2016), Carlsbad
Rebecca Morrison (2016), Carlsbad
Krysten Archuleta (2016), Alamogordo
Rebecca Sparks (2016), Alamogordo
Chesney Carter (2016), Clovis
Hannah Strickland (2017), Hobbs



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General thoughts on the playoff rule? Also, I believe the NMAA is only counting games for who vs. who that were semifinal or championship games. Better, but still not the best way imo. Higher seeds should host period.

#1. ONATE KNIGHTS (17-7, 5-3)
Last Season District Finish: 2nd Place
Quick Hit: The Knights had a successful run last season and this season could go either way for this team. They graduate seven players off the 17-7 team that finished second in District 3-5A. The Knights also made the State Tournament winning in the first round before falling in the second round to eventual state champion Cibola High School. The exciting part is the Knights return four stud players who gained huge experience last season. Sidney Aguilera (2016) and Alexis Benda (2017) are two names to watch for in the Las Cruces area. Brandy Hernandez (2016) and Isabelle Silva (2017) create a four some that will have the Knights hunting for a District and State championship.

The biggest question regarding the Knights: They graduated a lot of players, can the youth lead them to the next level of this developing program?



#2. LAS CRUCES BULLDAWGS (12-11, 4-4)
Last Season District Finish: 3rd Place
Quick Hit: The Lady Bulldawgs come into the 2015 season looking to make believers as they are preseason ranked #7 in the state. A state tournament bid in 2014 and third place finish for the Bulldawgs was only the start to what could be an impressive run this year. Jeri Alaniza (2016) and Amber Saiz (2017) lead a team that returns nine players from last seasons 'young' team.

The biggest question regarding the Bulldawgs: Could this be one of the deepest teams south of 1-25?



#3. MAYFIELD TROJANS (9-14, 3-5)
Last Season District Finish: 4th Place
Quick Hit: Another team deep team in terms of returning players after only graduating three players on a rebuilding type of season in 2014. After going under .500 and missing the playoffs in 2014 the Trojans are looking as using that season as an experience type of season. The 2015 Trojans have the makings of special team and three way battle for the District title and looking to challenge the talent in the North. Kameryn Baker (2016) and Samantha Tuton (2016) are two seniors that lead the team that returns 10 players, which will have 7 that are from the class of 2016.

The biggest question regarding the Trojans: Could they have the best duo in the District and two years under .500 could they finally make the leap?



#4. GADSDEN PANTHERS (18-5, 8-0)
Last Season District Finish: 1st Place
Quick Hit: The Panthers enter year four of the Jaramillo tenure after taking over the program from Al Rosen who lead the Panthers to the 2011 State Title. The Panthers have not 20-games since that 2011 season but 49-20 in her tenure and winning the District last season. Bad news for this squad is they graduate eight players from last years team. Briana Bustillos (2016) is the bright side for the Panthers with plenty of experience but she might have to carry the load for a majority of the 2015 campaign.

The biggest question regarding the Panthers: The Panthers are in for a transition year, can they sustain the success or will this be a down year?



#5. DEMING WILDCATS (4-17, 0-8)
Last Season District Finish: 5th Place
Quick Hit: The Deming Wildcats have seen better days and enter year two in class 6A after moving up a classification. The Wildcats return eight players and look to bring more of a challenge to the other teams in the District. Amanda Borden (2016) and Miquela Jurado (2016) are the talent returning to the Wildcats and hope to lead what will be a senior heavy team. Borden was on the varsity team as a junior and freshman, hoping to make the most of her senior season.

The biggest question regarding the Wildcats: Can they finally make a run led by several players who have two/three years of experience?


2015 3-6A PRESEASON ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
Sidney Aguila (2016), Onate * Player of the Year Candidate
Jeri Alaniza (2016), Las Cruces * Player of the Year Candidate
Kameryn Baker (2016), Mayfield * Player of the Year Candidate
Briana Bustillos (2016), Gadsden * Player of the Year Candidate
Alexis Benda (2017), Onate
Brandy Hernandez (2016), Onate
Isabelle Silva (2017), Onate
Amber Saiz (2017), Las Cruces
Samantha Tuton (2016), Mayfield
Amanda Borden (2016), Deming
Miquela Jurado (2016), Deming



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How would you rank the 6A divisions in strength, top to bottom? And, as an alum of a certain NE heights school, do any of the Albuquerque schools have more than an 'any given Sunday' chance at taking the 6A Blue Trophy this year?

Here is look at the top Class of 2017 (and some Class of 2018) prospects in New Mexico.

Class of 2017 Top Prospects (6A Added)

If you see that an athlete is missing form our top prospect list, e-mail us at nmpreps@yahoo.com


Adrianna Joyner - Alamogordo
Alexis Chavez - Hobbs
Alicia Chavez - Valley
Amaya Brown - Cibola *Freshman
Bailee Bolen - Rio Rancho
Brianna Rudolph - Eldorado
Cara Liggins - Sandia
Cindy Nevarez - Hobbs
Coryn Cunningham - Cibola
Delaney Markham - La Cueva
Elena Gonzales - Santa Fe
Jaci Sievers - Clovis
Jaelyn Foster - Sandia
Jayce Gorzeman - Mayfield
Jayden Perez - Las Cruces *Freshman
Kavionna Brown - Cibola
Kayla McGuire - Volcano Vista
Kim Best - Carlsbad
Kishina Smith - Gadsden
Lauren Wade - Carlsbad
Liliana Tafoya - Valley
Melissa Mancha - Volcano Vista
Monay Phillips - Clovis
Payton O'Brain - Hobbs
Priscella Orona - Hobbs
Rhiana Quinones - Mayfield
Sarah Abney - Las Cruces *Freshman
Shantelle Allen - Rio Rancho
Shelby Bloom - Eldorado
Stacy Johnson - Volcano Vista
Sydney Candaleria - Eldorado
Tamara Morris - Cibola
Teya Morris - Clovis *Freshman

Tori Stucker - Albuquerque

5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A lists coming soon. [/B]


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DISTRICT 1-6A: DANGEROUS BATTLE

Overall, this district is one of the toughest in terms of strength of talented teams headed into the the 2015 season. They have some serious talent and four, maybe 5, could be dancing come State Tournament time. Looking at this District you could make the argument that the top four could be favorites to win the state title or even all four being in the final four.

The biggest question regarding District 1-6A: Could all four teams play for the Final Four this state tournament? Reminder 3 played for the semi-final last season.



#1. CIBOLA COUARS (14-12, 4-4)
Last Season District Finish: 3RD PLACE
Quick Hit: The Cibola Cougars come into the season preseason ranked #1 in the state after winning the state title a year ago, but the interest note is that the Cougars actually finished third in District last season. Hannah Thompson, the junior to be is the clear name to know as mentioned Monday in the preseason team rankings but will need a consistent year with the pressure to live up to the state title of a year ago.

The biggest question regarding the Cougars: The Cougars did have a great state tournament winning three games to claim the title but can they sustain this for another year or was the glass sleeper of a "cinderella" year one size to small?


#2. VOLCANO VISTA HAWKS (8-14, 2-6)
Last Season District Finish: 4TH PLACE
Quick Hit: The Hawks pulled off a round one victory in last seasons state tournament before falling to Cleveland in five sets. Well, the Hawks return a trio that has experience from last season and could be a team to reckon with in 2015. They came in ranked 4th in the preseason rankings led behind, Lyric Ellison, Jordan Breding and Jaelyn Guajado.

The biggest question regarding the Hawks: Are the Hawks getting to much attention for being a team that only won 8 games last season?


#3. CLEVELAND STORM (19-4, 9-0)
Last Season District Finish: 1ST PLACE
Quick Hit: The Cleveland Storm are actually the District champs before falling to cross-town rival Rio Rancho in the semi-final game of the state tournament last season. The Storm graduate plenty off an impressive few runs that have resulted in a state title in 2012, a runner-up in 2013 and final four last season. Ariel Geruntho, will look to led the team this year as a senior on a rather unknown team.

The biggest question regarding the Storm: Are the Storm lacking the respect that they deserve going 9-0 in District or is this going to be a season to rebuild?


#4. RIO RANCHO RAMS (15-10, 6-3)
Last Season District Finish: 2nd PLACE
Quick Hit: Rio Rancho is sort of a "dark horse" team much like the Storm as they graduate 6-players from last season but don't forget this team was the District Runner-Up along with the State Tournament Runner-Up team. They also have one of the top coaches in the State of New Mexico in Toby Manzanares. They will try and fill the void with sophomores (juniors to be) that filled out the roster last season. We honestly feel this team could be a favorite led behind two three year lettermen in Nikki Carr and Kylee Rudolph.

The biggest question regarding the Rams: The Rams lost ten games last season but three were to Texas teams and the other 7 came against the Cibola Cougars or Cleveland Storm. Are we over-looking a team that could seems to always be among the top?


#5. SANTA FE DEMONS (9-12, 0-8)
Last Season District Finish: 5th PLACE
Quick Hit: The Demons again have to battle in one of the toughest (or thee toughest) district in the state of New Mexico. They started the season 8-0 last season before finishing 1-12 on the year with a majority of their losses at the hands of their own District. The transition to 6A doesn't get any easier for the Demons graduating six players but they have a few underclassmen from a year ago that could surprise people. Sophomore to be Brandee Fulgenzi is a name to know for the Demons as she had an impress end to the season.

The biggest question regarding the Demons: The Demons went 2-27 in sets through the district run last season, can they upset one team and make the state tournament? The District strength helps and one win could give them an at-large bid.


DISTRICT 1-6A PRESEASON ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
Hannah Thompson, Cibola *Player of the Year Candidate
Jordan Breding, Volcano Vista *Player of the Year Candidate
Destyni Brooks, Cibola
Aleah Martinez, Cibola
Lyric Ellison, Volcano Vista
Jaelyn Guajado, Volcano Vista
Kylee Rudolph, Rio Rancho
Nikki Carr, Rio Rancho
Ariel Geruntho, Cleveland
Brandee Fulgenzi, Santa Fe
Isabella Christian-Padilla, Santa Fe


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The Summer NMPreps.com Player Rankings have been released. Your chance to let us know which players we need to give a look at this coming season?

Want to be a better Football Player....be a Wrestler. Check out this article:


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For Florida State University linebacker and leading tackler Reggie Northrup, it's the art of the takedown that makes him a better tackler.

In this interview from last season, Northrup, his teammates and head coach Jimbo Fisher discuss how his wrestling background helps him be the defensive menace for the Seminole's.

Some of the most incredible men of the gridiron, such as current Falcon's wide receiver Roddy White (2x South Carolina State Champ), former Raven's linebacker Ray Lewis (Florida State Champ) and former NFL fullback Lorenzo Neal (NCAA All-American), used to mix it up on the mat before playing in front of thousands on Sunday's.

Recently, ESPN analyst and three-time Super Bowl Champ Mark Schlereth spoke about how wrestling was "the most challenging sport (he's) ever been involved with." Schlereth was a state champ in Alaska when he was in high school and gives plenty of credit to the sport for making him the competitor he was in the NFL.

Mark Schlereth said:

Wrestling in high school made me a much better football player. Learning leverage and how to use it.
If I was a high school football coach I would make all my offensive and defensive lineman wrestle.

He also believes strongly about the fundamentals that wrestling brings to the football field.

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Last week or two weeks ago two bombs went off outside of churches. What the hell is going on?

August 2nd Article

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A pair of small explosions just 20 minutes and a few miles apart shocked congregants Sunday morning at two churches in southern New Mexico.

There were no injuries or deaths from the blasts outside Calvary Baptist and Holy Cross Roman Catholic in Las Cruces, Las Cruces police spokesman Danny Trujillo said. Each building sustained minor damage.

Authorities are working to determine who planted the explosives, what materials were used and whether the blasts were related.

"It doesn't appear to be coincidental because of the timing, but you never know," Trujillo told The Associated Press.

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Here in Carlsbad today and I've just been informed that Legendary Mayfield Football Coach Jim Bradley Sr. Is very ill and had a tough night. As you know he suffered a stroke a few years ago that took him away from the sidelines forever. He's someone many people including myself care deeply about. I'm sure the Bradley family will appreciate prayers and support now. Gary is obviously not in Carlsbad today, he's in Las Cruces where he should be. I'll keep you posted.

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Mindset and work ethic propels Rockets
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Mike Whalen describes the program

”We’re small in numbers, we seldom have over 40 kids in our varsity program, but it is a year long thing in our program. Once they get into our program they are going to be a student first, they are going to be very loyal to our program, some of our kids even tell me it’s like boot camp.

We’ve got to have tough kids here at Goddard, because we are not big and we’re not fast. And when you play teams like Clovis, Carlsbad, Hobbs, and Artesia even the teams in our district are big, we don’t see many teams that are smaller than us, even Fabens, Texas was bigger than us last year. We have to put extra effort into weight training and conditioning and toughness, in the summer we get them conditioned and then we go into the football season with aspirations and hopes, but I tell the kids you better dream that you’re going to hold that blue trophy up against the sky.

One of the prerequisites when you join our program is you better be a good dreamer. We’ve got to have kids that are willing to work, stay longer, bear crawl 600-yards, pull 25 ties, and be out here ready to go again. It’s a mindset and it’s always been that way here at Goddard,” Said Mike Whalen who is now in his second year as Head Football Coach at Goddard.

Inside Goddard

Once again, my son Kaden and I showed up at another practice this time Goddard. In the 10-seasons publishing NMPreps.com it was the first time at a Goddard High School Football Practice (Former Goddard Coach the Legendary Sam Jernigan) usually held a closed practice which is fine, every coach is different.

I spoke with now second year coach Mike Whalen (who’s been on Goddard staff since the 80’s) earlier this summer and he invited me out to Roswell. The heat was as hot as it’s been, maybe over 100. The school grounds were polished, the practice football field was manicured nicely, and on the field lay maybe 35 to 40 Goddard Rockets. “This is all varsity,” I asked Coach Whalen. “Yes.”

After speaking with Coach Whalen and Coach White I learned that it’s always been this way at Goddard, they have just 9 seniors on the team, something Whalen was excited about. Whalen and I walked across the 50-yard railroad tie pull station and entered the field house, where they have a very clean but small weight room, a good sized coaching office (again nothing to write home about) a nice training room (No trainer on staff), and a A+ film room which was added a few years a go.

Nothing fancy, but the walls are filled with Goddard Rocket History of teams dating back to the 90’s to the present day Goddard Rocket elite football teams. Whalen knows each of the kids in the picture by name still, tells me the 91 team was the best and also tells me that 2012 Los Lunas Team was outstanding and that the 2012 State Championship Game was one of the best when the Rockets completed their perfect season of 13-0 beating the Tigers 13-0.

What to expect

The Rockets lose some talented offensive and defensive seniors: Most notably losing Cameron Neff and Dean McDaniel who were big time players. Filling in those roles will be Lukas Gutierrez at running back, quarterback, everywhere pretty much, the new quarterback is slated to be sophomore Cameron Steveson who is also a great baseball player, Devon Quiroz is a new name that will pack a punch and hit the hole hard and up front watch for guys like Sam Sartain, Misael Zaragoza, and Andres Villa to be some hard nose linemen.

On defense up from is 305 pound Jordan Sosa who looks like a hoss, we’re told Devon Qurioz could play some defensive end, their linebacker is Ethan Featherston at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds who looks like a next level prospect. In the secondary Lukas Gutierrez will be at safety and watch for guys like Diego Miranda and Kobe Ramage to also be secondary role players.

Key Returners

Lukas Gutierrez - Running Back/Defensive Back - Senior - 5-10, 180
Ethan Featherstone - Linebacker - Senior - 6-2, 215
Jordan Sosa - Offensive Tackle/Defensive Tackle - 6-2, 305
Diego Miranda - Receiver
Tony Salvarrey - Defensive Linemen/Offensive Linemen
Misael Zaragoza - Offensive Linemen
Sam Sartain - Offensive Linemen

New Names To Know

Cameron Stevenson - Quarterback - Sophomore - 6-2, 170
Devon Quiroz - Running Back/Defensive Linemen - Junior 5-7, 170
Kobe Ramage - Running Back - Sophomore
Hunter Johnson - Receiver - Sophomore
Andres Villa - Offensive Linemen

2015 Schedule

August 28th - @ Clovis
September 4th @ Piedra Vista
September 11th Los Lunas
September 18th Belen
September 25th Hobbs
October 2nd Fabens
October 9th @ Carlsbad
October 23rd @ Lovington
October 30th Roswell
November 6th @ Artesia

Senior Quote

We caught up with Goddard Rocket Seniors Lukas Gutierrez and Ethan Featherstone after practice, here is what they had to say. “It’s one of the best feelings to be a Goddard Rocket and to be coached by Coach Whalen, I love him. We work hard out here, we represent Roswell as best we can,” said Featherstone who will be one of the top linebackers in the district. “There is a lot of great tradition here at Goddard and we look up to those past players and want to be them. Those guys carried themselves well on and off the field and it’s really an honor to play here at Goddard,” Said Gutierrez.

Our Take

It really surprises you when you’re at a Goddard practice how few there are. It’s not a bad thing as Whalen spoke on it’s a small group which makes a tight knit bunch. It was really something special to be at Goddard and cruise through the halls looking at plaques and awards and pictures of some of the best New Mexico High School Football Teams ever. This year’s outlook is I guess what you expect from them every year. Hard nose blue collar team that hits hard, runs hard, and is coached well. Their schedule is right where it needs to be and they’ll have some challenging games in front of them just before district season. Talent is still there and the program is still running at full steam despite Jernigan’s departure more than a year ago. Sirens are going to in full force at the Wool Bowl.

Since 2006

2014 5A Semifinals Artesia 42, Goddard 41
2013 5A Title Game Farmington 7, Goddard 0
2012 4A Title Game Goddard 17, Los Lunas 14
2011 4A Title Game Aztec 28, Goddard 27
2010 4A Semifinals Artesia 38, Goddard 29
2009 4A Title Game Goddard 28, Belen 21
2008 4A Title Game Goddard 49, Aztec 45
2007 4A Title Game Artesia 58, Goddard 31
2006 4A Title Game Artesia 30, Goddard 23

6-foot-3, 285 pound Santos Taylor has landed two offers as of late: Western New Mexico and New Mexico Highlands have both offered the Cleveland two-year starter.

Adams State has offered Albuquerque Defensive Linemen Raymond Cole



Write up from the Combine

Raymond Cole - Albuquerque - 6-4, 302
Was interested to see how he would fair in the one-on-one’s, he did exceptional, like to see a bit more aggression, but he’ll come at you for sure