Team Preview: Manzano Monarchs
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Youthful Manzano Will Rely On Speed in 2015
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Manzano Monarch Overview
The Manzano Monarchs have reached the big school classification playoffs in the last 6 of 7 seasons. Head Coach Chad Adcox has been with Manzano since 2003 and took over as Head Coach for Aaron Ocampo in 2012. Entering his 4th year as Head Coach at Manzano, Adcox has kept Manzano is the big school mix, but with declining numbers at Manzano getting past yearly bigs like Cleveland, Mayfield, and their district has been a continued struggle. In fact, since 2012 Manzano is 2-8 against district opponents. They graduate a good mix of linemen and skill guys, but their younger group coming up is very talented. “We got some new names like: Orlando Perez, Jordan Byrd, and Antonio Padilla, and skill wise overall I liked the way we competed at the UNM 7-On. It’s all about learning right now in the summer time, for right now I think we are where we need to be,” said Manzano Head Football Coach Chad Adcox.
A Look Back Over The Years
2014 4-6 *Lost to Onate in the 1st Round
2013 5-5 Did not reach the playoffs
2012 6-5 *Lost to Mayfield in the 1st Round
2011 11-3 *Lost to Mayfield Semifinals
2010 11-2 *Lost to Mayfield in the Title Game
2009 10-2 *Lost to La Cueva in the Semifinals
2008 8-4 *Lost to Las Cruces in the quarterfinals
Senior Spotlight: Orlando Perez
“Orlando Perez is a very dynamic athlete, has a cannon for an arm, and we’re moving him to quarterback this year, He is also a great runner, and will bring some excitement to the table,” commented Head Manzano Coach Chad Adcox on Perez who will take over for Brandon Bray this year at quarterback. As a junior Perez ran for 137-yards, caught for 290-yards, and racked up 342-yards returning kicks. In the past, when Manzano has a dual threat at the helm, they are very tough to stop on offense.
Skill Guys Will Be Their Strength
The Monarchs might not have the size up front they have had in the past, but their skill guys are going to be very dangerous. Jordan Byrd (pictured) at 5-foot-10, 165 pounds won the 100M state championship as a just a freshman last year. His best time was a 10.6 and according to Adcox, Byrd is not just a track guy, he’s one who loves contact and can make plays with the football. Adcox tells us we’ll see Byrd all over the field: Slot, backfield, kick off returns, but eventually in years to come he could take over the quarterback position, the position he played all throughout YAFL. “Jordan is a person of great character, works his butt off, lightning fast, and he is going to have a target on his back, but with that he is very humble. He just does his job,” says Adcox on Jordan. Their running back this year taking over for 1,100-yard rusher Isaiah Cordova is Matt Gutierrez who looked to hit the whole hard at practice. The Monarchs return 6-foot-3, 190 pound Dominick Konstan who led the team in receiving last year with 387-yards and 5 touchdown catches. Also watch for 5-foot-9, 170 pound Michael Youchison who looked the part in practice Monday Morning.
Big Man To Watch Is Antonio Padilla
The Monarchs strongest player up front is Antonio Padilla (pictured) at 5-foot-10, 240 pounds. He has a bench of 320 pounds, squat of 425, hang clean of 270, and an incline of 300 (1,315 Total). Padilla will be at the left guard position during the 2015 season. “Not as big as we’ve been in the past, we have some good guys with some strength. Antonio has a bench of 300 pounds, very strong kid, the strongest in our program. Caleb Dimas at 6-foot-1, 220 pounds is back, and some new guys are competing for positions and Greg Romero will likely start at Center."
6 or 7 Sophomores Could Start
Speaking with Coach Adcox, there is a good chance that 5 or 6 sophomores could see varsity time this year. Jordan Byrd at slot/athlete, Cameron Herrera (pictured) at linebacker. Herrera looks solid and looks more like a senior than a sophomore at a strong 185 pounds. Alejandro Vallejos could see time in the secondary at safety, Noah Baca has a chance to start at backer, Kydae Jones could see time at running back, Andrew Erickson is battling for a position at outside receiver, and Greg Romero will be starting at Center.
Defensive Players To Watch
The Monarchs will be young on defense with just 4 projected starters in the Class of 2016. Shamille Carver is a 6-foot-1, 195 pound defensive end that looked noteworthy at practice. Bryson Watts will be a two-year starter at the linebacker position, typical linebacker that looks aggressive. At Manzano you rarely see players going both ways. In the secondary watch for Ryan Moore (should have a big year) and Devon McGee. Two incoming prospects that coach tells us has looked good early on. As mentioned there are a good amount of sophomores that could see time on defense: Cameron Herrera at linebacker, Alejandro Vallejos at safety, and Noah Baca at linebacker.
Breaking It Down
If I had to guess at how many games Manzano would win today I would say at least 5, maybe 6 if they can upset a district opponent. It’s not that they are going to be bad, but they are young on defense and not very big up front on either side of the football. Their skill position players and speed are going to keep them in games as they have players that have home-run play ability. They’ll be able to stretch the field when passing the football, Orlando Perez at quarterback throws the football very well and as mentioned he’s one of the best runners on their team. Then there is the Jordan Byrd factor, UNM has not offered a sophomore (since who knows when) and speed kills. This team pounded Volcano Vista last year, was beating Cibola 28-7 before the game was called, nearly beat La Cueva, and lost by just 4 to Onate in the playoffs. Hard to see Manzano making a run this year, but they are going to have some bite and it’s best you don’t overlook this bunch. We're highlighting week 2 against Volcano Vista and their first district game against Sandia on October 10th as marquee match ups.
2015 Schedule
@ Cleveland 08/28/2015 7:00 pm
Volcano Vista 09/03/2015 7:00 pm
Rio Grande 09/10/2015 7:00 pm
@ West Mesa 09/17/2015 7:00 pm
@ Cibola 09/25/2015 7:00 pm
Mayfield 10/02/2015 7:00 pm
Sandia 10/10/2015 1:00 pm
@ Highland 10/16/2015 7:00 pm
Eldorado 10/30/2015 7:00 pm
@ La Cueva 11/05/2015 7:00 pm
2015 Returning Stat Leaders
Orlando Perez - Class of 2016 Quarterback - Caught for 290-yards, ran for 137-yards, 383 kick return yards
Dominick Kinston - Class of 2016 Receiver - Caught for 387-yards/5 TD’s
Shamble Dumas - Class of 2016 Linemen - 41 tackles
Stephen Woods - Class of 2016 Defensive Back - 30 tackles
Bryson Watts - Class of 2016 Linebacker - 20 tackles
Matt Gutierrez - Class of 2016 Running Back - 356-yards on special teams
2014 Schedule
L - Cleveland 40-21
W - Volcano Vista 40-14
W - Rio Grande 38-0
W - West Mesa 55-14
Game against Cibola Called to lightning
L - Sandia 26-14
W - Highland 53-0
L - Eldorado 35-0
L - La Cueva 34-32
L - Onate 24-20 *1st Round of 6A playoffs
2014 Stat Leaders
Brandon Bray - Class of 2015 Quarterback - Threw for 1,376-yards
Isaiah Cordova - Class of 2015 Running Back - Ran for 1,190-yards/14 TDs
Charles Counteee - Class of 2015 Athlete - Ran for 341-yards/Caught for 320 yards
Tanner Huber - Class of 2016 Linebacker - 117 tackles
Cameron Mcmahon - Class of 2016 Linebacker - 117 tackles
By Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com
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Manzano Monarch Overview
The Manzano Monarchs have reached the big school classification playoffs in the last 6 of 7 seasons. Head Coach Chad Adcox has been with Manzano since 2003 and took over as Head Coach for Aaron Ocampo in 2012. Entering his 4th year as Head Coach at Manzano, Adcox has kept Manzano is the big school mix, but with declining numbers at Manzano getting past yearly bigs like Cleveland, Mayfield, and their district has been a continued struggle. In fact, since 2012 Manzano is 2-8 against district opponents. They graduate a good mix of linemen and skill guys, but their younger group coming up is very talented. “We got some new names like: Orlando Perez, Jordan Byrd, and Antonio Padilla, and skill wise overall I liked the way we competed at the UNM 7-On. It’s all about learning right now in the summer time, for right now I think we are where we need to be,” said Manzano Head Football Coach Chad Adcox.
A Look Back Over The Years
2014 4-6 *Lost to Onate in the 1st Round
2013 5-5 Did not reach the playoffs
2012 6-5 *Lost to Mayfield in the 1st Round
2011 11-3 *Lost to Mayfield Semifinals
2010 11-2 *Lost to Mayfield in the Title Game
2009 10-2 *Lost to La Cueva in the Semifinals
2008 8-4 *Lost to Las Cruces in the quarterfinals
Senior Spotlight: Orlando Perez
“Orlando Perez is a very dynamic athlete, has a cannon for an arm, and we’re moving him to quarterback this year, He is also a great runner, and will bring some excitement to the table,” commented Head Manzano Coach Chad Adcox on Perez who will take over for Brandon Bray this year at quarterback. As a junior Perez ran for 137-yards, caught for 290-yards, and racked up 342-yards returning kicks. In the past, when Manzano has a dual threat at the helm, they are very tough to stop on offense.
Skill Guys Will Be Their Strength
The Monarchs might not have the size up front they have had in the past, but their skill guys are going to be very dangerous. Jordan Byrd (pictured) at 5-foot-10, 165 pounds won the 100M state championship as a just a freshman last year. His best time was a 10.6 and according to Adcox, Byrd is not just a track guy, he’s one who loves contact and can make plays with the football. Adcox tells us we’ll see Byrd all over the field: Slot, backfield, kick off returns, but eventually in years to come he could take over the quarterback position, the position he played all throughout YAFL. “Jordan is a person of great character, works his butt off, lightning fast, and he is going to have a target on his back, but with that he is very humble. He just does his job,” says Adcox on Jordan. Their running back this year taking over for 1,100-yard rusher Isaiah Cordova is Matt Gutierrez who looked to hit the whole hard at practice. The Monarchs return 6-foot-3, 190 pound Dominick Konstan who led the team in receiving last year with 387-yards and 5 touchdown catches. Also watch for 5-foot-9, 170 pound Michael Youchison who looked the part in practice Monday Morning.
Big Man To Watch Is Antonio Padilla
The Monarchs strongest player up front is Antonio Padilla (pictured) at 5-foot-10, 240 pounds. He has a bench of 320 pounds, squat of 425, hang clean of 270, and an incline of 300 (1,315 Total). Padilla will be at the left guard position during the 2015 season. “Not as big as we’ve been in the past, we have some good guys with some strength. Antonio has a bench of 300 pounds, very strong kid, the strongest in our program. Caleb Dimas at 6-foot-1, 220 pounds is back, and some new guys are competing for positions and Greg Romero will likely start at Center."
6 or 7 Sophomores Could Start
Speaking with Coach Adcox, there is a good chance that 5 or 6 sophomores could see varsity time this year. Jordan Byrd at slot/athlete, Cameron Herrera (pictured) at linebacker. Herrera looks solid and looks more like a senior than a sophomore at a strong 185 pounds. Alejandro Vallejos could see time in the secondary at safety, Noah Baca has a chance to start at backer, Kydae Jones could see time at running back, Andrew Erickson is battling for a position at outside receiver, and Greg Romero will be starting at Center.
Defensive Players To Watch
The Monarchs will be young on defense with just 4 projected starters in the Class of 2016. Shamille Carver is a 6-foot-1, 195 pound defensive end that looked noteworthy at practice. Bryson Watts will be a two-year starter at the linebacker position, typical linebacker that looks aggressive. At Manzano you rarely see players going both ways. In the secondary watch for Ryan Moore (should have a big year) and Devon McGee. Two incoming prospects that coach tells us has looked good early on. As mentioned there are a good amount of sophomores that could see time on defense: Cameron Herrera at linebacker, Alejandro Vallejos at safety, and Noah Baca at linebacker.
Breaking It Down
If I had to guess at how many games Manzano would win today I would say at least 5, maybe 6 if they can upset a district opponent. It’s not that they are going to be bad, but they are young on defense and not very big up front on either side of the football. Their skill position players and speed are going to keep them in games as they have players that have home-run play ability. They’ll be able to stretch the field when passing the football, Orlando Perez at quarterback throws the football very well and as mentioned he’s one of the best runners on their team. Then there is the Jordan Byrd factor, UNM has not offered a sophomore (since who knows when) and speed kills. This team pounded Volcano Vista last year, was beating Cibola 28-7 before the game was called, nearly beat La Cueva, and lost by just 4 to Onate in the playoffs. Hard to see Manzano making a run this year, but they are going to have some bite and it’s best you don’t overlook this bunch. We're highlighting week 2 against Volcano Vista and their first district game against Sandia on October 10th as marquee match ups.
2015 Schedule
@ Cleveland 08/28/2015 7:00 pm
Volcano Vista 09/03/2015 7:00 pm
Rio Grande 09/10/2015 7:00 pm
@ West Mesa 09/17/2015 7:00 pm
@ Cibola 09/25/2015 7:00 pm
Mayfield 10/02/2015 7:00 pm
Sandia 10/10/2015 1:00 pm
@ Highland 10/16/2015 7:00 pm
Eldorado 10/30/2015 7:00 pm
@ La Cueva 11/05/2015 7:00 pm
2015 Returning Stat Leaders
Orlando Perez - Class of 2016 Quarterback - Caught for 290-yards, ran for 137-yards, 383 kick return yards
Dominick Kinston - Class of 2016 Receiver - Caught for 387-yards/5 TD’s
Shamble Dumas - Class of 2016 Linemen - 41 tackles
Stephen Woods - Class of 2016 Defensive Back - 30 tackles
Bryson Watts - Class of 2016 Linebacker - 20 tackles
Matt Gutierrez - Class of 2016 Running Back - 356-yards on special teams
2014 Schedule
L - Cleveland 40-21
W - Volcano Vista 40-14
W - Rio Grande 38-0
W - West Mesa 55-14
Game against Cibola Called to lightning
L - Sandia 26-14
W - Highland 53-0
L - Eldorado 35-0
L - La Cueva 34-32
L - Onate 24-20 *1st Round of 6A playoffs
2014 Stat Leaders
Brandon Bray - Class of 2015 Quarterback - Threw for 1,376-yards
Isaiah Cordova - Class of 2015 Running Back - Ran for 1,190-yards/14 TDs
Charles Counteee - Class of 2015 Athlete - Ran for 341-yards/Caught for 320 yards
Tanner Huber - Class of 2016 Linebacker - 117 tackles
Cameron Mcmahon - Class of 2016 Linebacker - 117 tackles
Hendo's Top 10 From This Weekend
- By kyle h
- New Mexico High School Football
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Henderson’s 10 thoughts from the weekend
Hendo’s Top 10
1. New Mexico Prospects with College offers
There are 15 New Mexico High School Prospects total that have college scholarship offers to play at the next level. 8 of those 15 have D-1 offers. We have to rewind all the way back to 2011 when 10 New Mexico prospects signed D-1 scholarships. Class of 2016/2017 is having an impressive showing of talent and it’s only June.
Look back at 2011
Brandon Branch - Academy - New Mexico
Tyler McCuclloch - Eidorado - Colorado
Matthew Ramondo - Mayfield - Michigan State
Matthew Hegarty - Aztec- Notre Dame
Ronnie Daniels - La Cueva - Texas Tech
Dustin Walton - Raton - New Mexico
Brandon Branch - Academy - New Mexico
Abram Holland - Cleveland - New Mexico State
Brandon Betancourt - Mayfield - New Mexico State
Matthew Jaramillo - West Mesa - New Mexico State
Henry Hattis - Cleveland - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2016
Offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Missouri, New Mexico, New Mexico State, San Diego State, Texas Tech, UCLA, and Washington State
Grant Hermanns - Rio Rancho - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2016
Offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Northern Arizona, San Diego State, Texas Tech, and Washington State
Teton Saltes - Valley - Defensive Linemen - Class of 2016
Offers from: CAL, Iowa State, New Mexico, Oregon, San Diego State, Texas Tech, Washington, and Washington state
Kameron Miller - Las Cruces - Quarterback - Class of 2016
Offer from: New Mexico State
Gabe Ortega - Cleveland - Quarterback - Class of 2016
Offer from: New Mexico
Jordan Byrd - Manzano - Athlete - Class of 2018
Offer from New Mexico
O'Maury Samuels - Los Lunas - Running Back - Class of 2017
Offer from New Mexico State
Roland Chavez - Clovis - Tight End - Class of 2016
Offers from: New Mexico State, NMMI and Eastern New Mexico
Isaiah Martinez - Eldorado - Safety - Class of 2016
Offers from: Adams State and Western Colorado
Noah Sweitzer - Eldorado - Running Back - Class of 2016
Offers from: Adams State and Wester State Colorado
Daulton Hatley - Clovis - Quarterback - Class of 2016
Offers from: University of Central Oklahoma and Northwestern State University
Jake Harrelson - Ruidoso - Linebacker - Class of 2016
Offer from: Eastern New Mexico
Marcus Williams - Cleveland - Receiver - Class of 2016
Offer from: Eastern New Mexico
Roope Henry - Cleveland - Linebacker - Class of 2016
Offer from: Eastern New Mexico
Tukcer Dobbs - Clovis - Receiver - Class of 2016
Offer from: Eastern New Mexico
2. Aggie Camp Recap
During June 19th and 20th, I was in Las Cruces, New Mexico to check out the New Mexico State Football Camp as well as the Hobbs vs. Centennial 7-On-7/Linemen Challenge.
There was plenty of talent in Las Cruces this past weekend at the New Mexico State Camp. Two prospects pulled in D-1 offers from the Aggies on Friday. The Aggies offered Los Lunas Running Back O'Maury Samules and Clovis Tight End Roland Chavez. Samuels is a 5-foot-11, 185 pound running back out of the Class of 2017 (incoming junior) that ran a 4.4 40-time, 35 inch vertical, and a 10-foot-4 inch broad jump. Chavez is a 6-foot-4, 210 pound tight end that now holds offers from New Mexico State, Northern Arizona, Eastern New Mexico, and NMMI.
Complete List Here
Wrap Up From Las Cruces Here
3. Jordan Spieth Wins US Open
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4. Fugitives on the run
When will they catch killers David Sweat and Richard Matt? the two escaped from a Max Security prison in New York 17 days ago. Latest update from CNN. The two used power tools to break out Shawkshank Redemption Style using power tools http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/22/us/new-york-prison-break/index.htm
5. National Weather
It’s hot. This is just Albuquerque with a high of 104 for Monday
6. Youtube Videos of the Week
Squirrel at Phillies Game
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Login to view embedded media Gator 1 Human 0
Login to view embedded media Uncle of the year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtnC9gO_MM0&index=43&list=PL8fVUTBmJhHJDAtZwiIOooPRurN0hna-j
7. Review: The Godfather
Coming Soon
8. Tweets of interest
Max Scherzer throws No-Hitter For Dad
https://twitter.com/espn/status/612724750805286912
Women’s World Cup in front of 53K
https://twitter.com/FIFAWWC/status/612791229772922880
Rainbow worth checking out
https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/611146986155192320
9. NMPreps Elite Combine is just around the corner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07s250wmve4
NMPreps.com's 2015 Elite Combine - Powered By Las Cruces Visitors & Convention's Bureau
City: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Location: Field Dreams Football Stadium in Las Cruces *Under the lights
Date: Friday, July 17th, 2015 - Registration Time TBA
Host Hotels - Click Here For A Room In Las Cruces
Contact: nmpreps@yahoo.com or Kyle Henderson at 505.577.5953
Invite Only: Coaches, please e-mail recommendations to Kyle Henderson asap
10. Father’s Day
Love Father's Day. Who doesn't right? I'll break my write up into two sections. Talking about my own father and a few times we shared and also talk about my own experience on being a father.
My pops
We literally talk nearly every day. I call him early, know he is going to be up at 5AM and talk with me while I drive to some high school for a team preview. Honestly, I can't remember many times that we have even argued. It's such a fluid relationship and he is truly at the happiest point in his life, something I am so grateful for. Best memories: Him taking me to watch a Lobo Football Game/Lobo Basketball Game on the same day. It was the last time the Lobos won the WAC. We're not Lobo fans, but it was just the fact that we just got to hang out all day. Fishing is my dad's life, so naturally the 100's of times we spent tying knots and casting into the trees. Haha. Recently, my father and I took my son fishing (I didn't fish) I just sat back and watched my pops teach my son how to cast and how to land a fish. Too many good times to count.
Being a Father
A mother is so much of a better parent than a father, naturally imo. My wife is just amazing at taking care of the kids. I pray for patience and I try my best to soak up each and every second we are together. In my line of work I've come to realize that time flies by in a blink of an eye and then boom! Your child is entering their senior year and about to leave for college. Things have certainly changed for me since I've become a father, but for the better I hope. One goal I have is to be at 99% of all their functions, parent teacher conferences, games, performances, etc. Every morning I take them to school and pick them up. In my best efforts I try to provide wisdom and life lessons to my son, for example: these are the 7 things we say every day before school. (We started out with 3, then 5, now we are up to 7)
1. Listen to your teachers
2. Be nice to your friends
3. Help my friends
4. Be a leader
5. Have fun
6. Have mental endurance
7. Have a good attitude
With my little girl: I try my best not to be ran over. It's hard though. Haha.
Hope you enjoyed your day
Hendo’s Top 10
1. New Mexico Prospects with College offers
There are 15 New Mexico High School Prospects total that have college scholarship offers to play at the next level. 8 of those 15 have D-1 offers. We have to rewind all the way back to 2011 when 10 New Mexico prospects signed D-1 scholarships. Class of 2016/2017 is having an impressive showing of talent and it’s only June.
Look back at 2011
Brandon Branch - Academy - New Mexico
Tyler McCuclloch - Eidorado - Colorado
Matthew Ramondo - Mayfield - Michigan State
Matthew Hegarty - Aztec- Notre Dame
Ronnie Daniels - La Cueva - Texas Tech
Dustin Walton - Raton - New Mexico
Brandon Branch - Academy - New Mexico
Abram Holland - Cleveland - New Mexico State
Brandon Betancourt - Mayfield - New Mexico State
Matthew Jaramillo - West Mesa - New Mexico State
Henry Hattis - Cleveland - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2016
Offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Missouri, New Mexico, New Mexico State, San Diego State, Texas Tech, UCLA, and Washington State
Grant Hermanns - Rio Rancho - Offensive Linemen - Class of 2016
Offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Northern Arizona, San Diego State, Texas Tech, and Washington State
Teton Saltes - Valley - Defensive Linemen - Class of 2016
Offers from: CAL, Iowa State, New Mexico, Oregon, San Diego State, Texas Tech, Washington, and Washington state
Kameron Miller - Las Cruces - Quarterback - Class of 2016
Offer from: New Mexico State
Gabe Ortega - Cleveland - Quarterback - Class of 2016
Offer from: New Mexico
Jordan Byrd - Manzano - Athlete - Class of 2018
Offer from New Mexico
O'Maury Samuels - Los Lunas - Running Back - Class of 2017
Offer from New Mexico State
Roland Chavez - Clovis - Tight End - Class of 2016
Offers from: New Mexico State, NMMI and Eastern New Mexico
Isaiah Martinez - Eldorado - Safety - Class of 2016
Offers from: Adams State and Western Colorado
Noah Sweitzer - Eldorado - Running Back - Class of 2016
Offers from: Adams State and Wester State Colorado
Daulton Hatley - Clovis - Quarterback - Class of 2016
Offers from: University of Central Oklahoma and Northwestern State University
Jake Harrelson - Ruidoso - Linebacker - Class of 2016
Offer from: Eastern New Mexico
Marcus Williams - Cleveland - Receiver - Class of 2016
Offer from: Eastern New Mexico
Roope Henry - Cleveland - Linebacker - Class of 2016
Offer from: Eastern New Mexico
Tukcer Dobbs - Clovis - Receiver - Class of 2016
Offer from: Eastern New Mexico
2. Aggie Camp Recap
During June 19th and 20th, I was in Las Cruces, New Mexico to check out the New Mexico State Football Camp as well as the Hobbs vs. Centennial 7-On-7/Linemen Challenge.
There was plenty of talent in Las Cruces this past weekend at the New Mexico State Camp. Two prospects pulled in D-1 offers from the Aggies on Friday. The Aggies offered Los Lunas Running Back O'Maury Samules and Clovis Tight End Roland Chavez. Samuels is a 5-foot-11, 185 pound running back out of the Class of 2017 (incoming junior) that ran a 4.4 40-time, 35 inch vertical, and a 10-foot-4 inch broad jump. Chavez is a 6-foot-4, 210 pound tight end that now holds offers from New Mexico State, Northern Arizona, Eastern New Mexico, and NMMI.
Complete List Here
Wrap Up From Las Cruces Here
3. Jordan Spieth Wins US Open
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4. Fugitives on the run
When will they catch killers David Sweat and Richard Matt? the two escaped from a Max Security prison in New York 17 days ago. Latest update from CNN. The two used power tools to break out Shawkshank Redemption Style using power tools http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/22/us/new-york-prison-break/index.htm
5. National Weather
It’s hot. This is just Albuquerque with a high of 104 for Monday
6. Youtube Videos of the Week
Squirrel at Phillies Game
Login to view embedded media Drive a land rover with your phone
Login to view embedded media Gator 1 Human 0
Login to view embedded media Uncle of the year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtnC9gO_MM0&index=43&list=PL8fVUTBmJhHJDAtZwiIOooPRurN0hna-j
7. Review: The Godfather
Coming Soon
8. Tweets of interest
Max Scherzer throws No-Hitter For Dad
https://twitter.com/espn/status/612724750805286912
Women’s World Cup in front of 53K
https://twitter.com/FIFAWWC/status/612791229772922880
Rainbow worth checking out
https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/611146986155192320
9. NMPreps Elite Combine is just around the corner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07s250wmve4
NMPreps.com's 2015 Elite Combine - Powered By Las Cruces Visitors & Convention's Bureau
City: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Location: Field Dreams Football Stadium in Las Cruces *Under the lights
Date: Friday, July 17th, 2015 - Registration Time TBA
Host Hotels - Click Here For A Room In Las Cruces
Contact: nmpreps@yahoo.com or Kyle Henderson at 505.577.5953
Invite Only: Coaches, please e-mail recommendations to Kyle Henderson asap
10. Father’s Day
Love Father's Day. Who doesn't right? I'll break my write up into two sections. Talking about my own father and a few times we shared and also talk about my own experience on being a father.
My pops
We literally talk nearly every day. I call him early, know he is going to be up at 5AM and talk with me while I drive to some high school for a team preview. Honestly, I can't remember many times that we have even argued. It's such a fluid relationship and he is truly at the happiest point in his life, something I am so grateful for. Best memories: Him taking me to watch a Lobo Football Game/Lobo Basketball Game on the same day. It was the last time the Lobos won the WAC. We're not Lobo fans, but it was just the fact that we just got to hang out all day. Fishing is my dad's life, so naturally the 100's of times we spent tying knots and casting into the trees. Haha. Recently, my father and I took my son fishing (I didn't fish) I just sat back and watched my pops teach my son how to cast and how to land a fish. Too many good times to count.
Being a Father
A mother is so much of a better parent than a father, naturally imo. My wife is just amazing at taking care of the kids. I pray for patience and I try my best to soak up each and every second we are together. In my line of work I've come to realize that time flies by in a blink of an eye and then boom! Your child is entering their senior year and about to leave for college. Things have certainly changed for me since I've become a father, but for the better I hope. One goal I have is to be at 99% of all their functions, parent teacher conferences, games, performances, etc. Every morning I take them to school and pick them up. In my best efforts I try to provide wisdom and life lessons to my son, for example: these are the 7 things we say every day before school. (We started out with 3, then 5, now we are up to 7)
1. Listen to your teachers
2. Be nice to your friends
3. Help my friends
4. Be a leader
5. Have fun
6. Have mental endurance
7. Have a good attitude
With my little girl: I try my best not to be ran over. It's hard though. Haha.
Hope you enjoyed your day
Goddard Athlete Breaks Powerlifting Records
- By kyle h
- New Mexico High School Football
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Goddard Rockets shine at recent NASA Powerlifting Competition
Dallas, Texas
Tal Price and Lukas Gutierrez (pictured) of Goddard High School both competed at the NASA Powerlifting Nationals over the weekend.
According to NASA-Sports.com “NASA was founded in 1990 by Rich Peters after he had already conducted more than fifteen years worth of running meets as a meet director. NASA was featured exclusively on the cover of Powerlifting USA more than half a dozen times, the Natural Nationals event was hailed as the largest powerlifting competition in the history of the sport for a few years in a row and at one time NASA was putting on more meets annually across the United States than any other organization that existed.”
Both Tal and Lukas took home first place medals in their prospective weight classes for total weight. Both lifted over 1,000-pounds total in squat, deadlift, and bench press. Lukas closed the night with a national record 496 pound deadlift (all lifts are judged by an official NASA Judge). In total he left the meet with two national records.
NASA, Natural Athlete Strength Association will have a nationals meet in Roswell, New Mexico later in July 2015.
Dallas, Texas
Tal Price and Lukas Gutierrez (pictured) of Goddard High School both competed at the NASA Powerlifting Nationals over the weekend.
According to NASA-Sports.com “NASA was founded in 1990 by Rich Peters after he had already conducted more than fifteen years worth of running meets as a meet director. NASA was featured exclusively on the cover of Powerlifting USA more than half a dozen times, the Natural Nationals event was hailed as the largest powerlifting competition in the history of the sport for a few years in a row and at one time NASA was putting on more meets annually across the United States than any other organization that existed.”
Both Tal and Lukas took home first place medals in their prospective weight classes for total weight. Both lifted over 1,000-pounds total in squat, deadlift, and bench press. Lukas closed the night with a national record 496 pound deadlift (all lifts are judged by an official NASA Judge). In total he left the meet with two national records.
NASA, Natural Athlete Strength Association will have a nationals meet in Roswell, New Mexico later in July 2015.
Goddard Rockets shine at recent NASA Powerlifting Competition
Goddard Rockets earn honors at recent NASA Powerlifting Competition
Dallas, Texas
Tal Price and Lukas Gutierrez (pictured) of Goddard High School both competed at the NASA Powerlifting Nationals over the weekend.
According to NASA-Sports.com “NASA was founded in 1990 by Rich Peters after he had already conducted more than fifteen years worth of running meets as a meet director. NASA was featured exclusively on the cover of Powerlifting USA more than half a dozen times, the Natural Nationals event was hailed as the largest powerlifting competition in the history of the sport for a few years in a row and at one time NASA was putting on more meets annually across the United States than any other organization that existed.”
Both Tal and Lukas took home first place medals in their prospective weight classes for total weight. Both lifted over 1,000-pounds total in squat, deadlift, and bench press. Lukas closed the night with a national record 496 pound deadlift (all lifts are judged by an official NASA Judge). In total he left the meet with two national records.
NASA, Natural Athlete Strength Association will have a nationals meet in Roswell, New Mexico later in July 2015.
Dallas, Texas
Tal Price and Lukas Gutierrez (pictured) of Goddard High School both competed at the NASA Powerlifting Nationals over the weekend.
According to NASA-Sports.com “NASA was founded in 1990 by Rich Peters after he had already conducted more than fifteen years worth of running meets as a meet director. NASA was featured exclusively on the cover of Powerlifting USA more than half a dozen times, the Natural Nationals event was hailed as the largest powerlifting competition in the history of the sport for a few years in a row and at one time NASA was putting on more meets annually across the United States than any other organization that existed.”
Both Tal and Lukas took home first place medals in their prospective weight classes for total weight. Both lifted over 1,000-pounds total in squat, deadlift, and bench press. Lukas closed the night with a national record 496 pound deadlift (all lifts are judged by an official NASA Judge). In total he left the meet with two national records.
NASA, Natural Athlete Strength Association will have a nationals meet in Roswell, New Mexico later in July 2015.
Team Preview: Youthful Manzano Will Rely On Speed In 2015
On Monday, June 22nd Kyle Henderson of NMPreps.com caught up with the Manzano Monarchs during his high school football summer tour Powered By Tate Branch Auto Group.
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Alamogordo's Julian Segura shines at New Mexico State Camp
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Alamogordo's Julian Segura shines at New Mexico State Camp
Las Cruces - New Mexico,
Mayfield Quarterback Joeray Valencia had just thrown a 40-yard touchdown pass to Running Back Isaac Vance to put the Trojans up by one score against Alamogordo in a back and fourth 7-on-7 shootout.
Junior Alamogordo Quarterback Kyle Hooper had already thrown three scores in the game and made some big throws in the final drive to put the Tigers in scoring position at the 5-yard line. Hooper then threw a floating fade to 6-foot-2, 190 pound receiver Julian Segura and it seemed as timed stood still…
(Video sent in by the Segura family)
Segura muscled into position against a Trojan defender, jumped for the ball at the highest point, and brought down the game winner.
Segura shined in the opening game against Centennial as well catching pass after pass from Hooper. The duo seemed to be on another level this morning under 100 degree heat during New Mexico State’s 2015 7-on-7 passing league.
As a junior in 2014 Segura caught 55 passes for 660-yards, and 6 touchdowns. He broke the school record for both receptions and yards in a season. He's clearly has been in the weight room (See video below).
His mother tells us his father is 6-foot-6 and after watching him in person today in Las Cruces, he is clearly a next level guy, Segura showed out today and looked like a man amongst boys at times. We hear that New Mexico State and New Mexico have both contacted him, but no offers as of yet.
Segura in the weight room 36 inch vertical jump
Skill Guys To Watch From Alamogordo
Alamogordo returns a good amount of skill position talent, Kyle Hooper their returning junior quarterback put the ball on the money all day long. Carlos Hicks is a new name to watch, shifty and quick. Hunter Graham who will be the team’s running back looks like he lives in a gym.
It’s early, we have not seen their linemen, but Alamogordo and especially Julian Segura made a statement today in Las Cruces.
Julian Segura - Alamogordo - Receiver - Class of 2016
Carlos Hicks - Alamogordo - Athlete - Class of 2016
Hunter Graham - Alamogordo - Running Back - Class of 2017
Kyle Hooper - Alamogordo - Quarterback - Class of 2017
Las Cruces - New Mexico,
Mayfield Quarterback Joeray Valencia had just thrown a 40-yard touchdown pass to Running Back Isaac Vance to put the Trojans up by one score against Alamogordo in a back and fourth 7-on-7 shootout.
Junior Alamogordo Quarterback Kyle Hooper had already thrown three scores in the game and made some big throws in the final drive to put the Tigers in scoring position at the 5-yard line. Hooper then threw a floating fade to 6-foot-2, 190 pound receiver Julian Segura and it seemed as timed stood still…
(Video sent in by the Segura family)
Segura muscled into position against a Trojan defender, jumped for the ball at the highest point, and brought down the game winner.
Segura shined in the opening game against Centennial as well catching pass after pass from Hooper. The duo seemed to be on another level this morning under 100 degree heat during New Mexico State’s 2015 7-on-7 passing league.
As a junior in 2014 Segura caught 55 passes for 660-yards, and 6 touchdowns. He broke the school record for both receptions and yards in a season. He's clearly has been in the weight room (See video below).
His mother tells us his father is 6-foot-6 and after watching him in person today in Las Cruces, he is clearly a next level guy, Segura showed out today and looked like a man amongst boys at times. We hear that New Mexico State and New Mexico have both contacted him, but no offers as of yet.
Segura in the weight room 36 inch vertical jump
Skill Guys To Watch From Alamogordo
Alamogordo returns a good amount of skill position talent, Kyle Hooper their returning junior quarterback put the ball on the money all day long. Carlos Hicks is a new name to watch, shifty and quick. Hunter Graham who will be the team’s running back looks like he lives in a gym.
It’s early, we have not seen their linemen, but Alamogordo and especially Julian Segura made a statement today in Las Cruces.
Julian Segura - Alamogordo - Receiver - Class of 2016
Carlos Hicks - Alamogordo - Athlete - Class of 2016
Hunter Graham - Alamogordo - Running Back - Class of 2017
Kyle Hooper - Alamogordo - Quarterback - Class of 2017