DISTRICT 1-6A
Atrisco Heritage Jaguars (2-7 overall, 0-5 district): The offense showed improvements under head coach Knezevich last season and return QB Dean Marquez and Marquise Renfro.

Cibola Cougars (6-6 overall, 2-3 district): Plenty of change happening in Cougar country and will have to go 2022 without Rod Williams, the head coach that rejuvenated this program, and top level QB prospect Chavez.

Cleveland Storm (13-0 overall, 5-0 district): More change in this district with another head coach. Garza takes over for Ridenhour, but returns some serious talent to make another run at a title

Rio Rancho Rams (9-2 overall, 3-1 district): Make it another head coach as another assistant moves into the big chair with Nate Pino take over as HC. The Rams will replace some talent from last season.

Volcano Vista Hawks (7-5 overall, 3-2 district): The only constant is change. For the Hawks head coach Chad Wallin becomes the veteran of the group and will usher in another QB. Paskett-Bell has the opportunity at being a very good one too.

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District 1-5A
District 1-4A

2022 SCHEDULE
8/19 - vs Dexter
8/26 - at Texico
9/2 - vs Robertson
9/9 - at Tularosa
9/16 - at Tucumcari
9/23 - vs Hagerman
9/30 - at Estancia
10/8 - at McCurdy
10/14 - vs Laguna-Acoma
10/21 - vs Escalante


Over/Under for 2022
Alamogordo Tigers
Albuquerque Bulldogs
Albuquerque Academy Chargers
Artesia Bulldogs
Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars
Aztec Tigers
Lovington Wildcats
Sandia Matadors
Santa Teresa Desert Warriors
Volcano Vista Hawks

Seeing plenty of WNMU, ENMU and NMHU at schools spending time with coaches. I believe this is the most I've seen all three spend time and recruit NM kids. ENMU always did great with Lee and McCraw but nice to see others do the same now.

Will the Celtics finish it off?

What do you have?

What players stand out this summer?

What teams are doing well?

How will you manage off the field discipline issues, in-season?

What team will finish best (higher ranked, further in the playoffs, etc) of the 5A ranked teams.

How would you change things?

Link: Preview of 5A Teams Ranked 8-16

New Mexico High School Football Preseason Team Rankings

NMPreps preseason countdown of all 6A New Mexico high school football teams. #nmpreps

NO. 6 CIBOLA COUGARS

City: Albuquerque, NM
2021 Record: 6-6 overall, 2-3 district
2021 Playoffs: Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Chris Howe
NMPreps 6A Preseason Rank: #6 (of 21)
NMPreps Top-40 Preseason Rank: Coming Soon

Preview: It's been an offseason of massive change for the Cibola Cougars football program, but the Cougars still have some pieces to be successful. New head coach Chris Howe has some building to do after what was a highly successful tenure for former head coach Rod Williams who resigned this Spring. The Cougars will also have to replace top quarterback prospect Aden Chavez - the 2023 prospect transferred to Florida this offseason. So where do we turn to for the 2022 season? A trio of talented receivers with Branden Castillo (2023), Marcus Wilson (2024), and Brayden Mummert (2023) look to guide the offense and new quarterback. Caden Lowery (2023) and Peyton Harrison (2023) on the defensive side of the ball. The Cougars still compete in the tough district 1-6A with the likes of Rio Rancho, Cleveland, Volcano Vista, and Atrisco Heritage. Update: Our early preseason rankings were done before the coaching change and transfer.

Early Prediction: 4-6 overall. 1-3 district.

Related
#7 Centennial Hawks
#8 Volcano Vista Hawks
#9 Sandia Matadors
#10 Eldorado Eagles
#11 Hobbs Eagles
#12 Farmington Scorpions
#13 Clovis Wildcats
#14 Carlsbad Cavemen
#15 Organ Mountain Knights
#16 Santa Fe Demons
#17 Albuquerque Bulldogs
#18 Atrisco Heritage Jaguars
#19 Alamogordo Tigers
#20 Capital Jaguars
#21 West Mesa Mustangs

2022 Schedule
8/19 - at Miyamura
8/26 - at Montzuma-Cortez, CO
9/2 - vs Bayfield, CO
9/9 - vs Durango, CO
9/17 - at Silver
9/23 - vs St. Michael's
9/30 - at Taos
10/14 - vs Gallup*
10/21 - at Bloomfield*
10/28 - vs Kirtland Central*

Over/Under for 2022
Alamogordo Tigers
Albuquerque Bulldogs
Albuquerque Academy Chargers
Artesia Bulldogs
Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars
Lovington Wildcats
Sandia Matadors
Santa Teresa Desert Warriors
Volcano Vista Hawks

Who wins District 1-5A in 2022

Belen Eagles (7-4 overall): There will be a new HC for the Eagles in 2022. They will feature duo in Avila (2024) and Romero (2023)

Highland Hornets (3-8 overall): The Hornets were young and inexperienced last season. Lopez (2023), Rodriguez (2024), and Mumba (2025) are three must-see RBs.

Miyamura Patriots (2-7 overall): Had a season to forget in 2021 with off the field issues. New HC, a 6-game losing streak, and hope is on the shoulders of RB Chavez (2023)

Piedra Vista Panthers (6-5 overall): Three headed monster returns in Sanchez (2023/RB), Ramsted (2023/RB) and Howell (2023/QB).


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Who wins District 1-4A in 2022

Team (2021 record)

Aztec (3-8 overall): New head coach takes over in Aztec behind a young roster.

Bloomfield (10-2 overall): Talented ATH in R. Sharpe returning.

Gallup (1-9 overall): Another HC in Bengal country. They did end the season with a win.

Kirtland Central (5-6 overall): They graduated some talent but return Beach (QB), Matthews (RB) to make an intriguing roster.

Committed to play football at the University of Arizona

Who are they?

8/18 (Thur) - at Rio Grande - Milne
9/3 (Sat) - vs Hope Christian
9/9 - vs Bloomfield
9/16 - at Capital
9/24 (Sat) - vs Los Alamos
10/1 (Sat) - vs St. Pius X
10/14 - vs Portales*
10/21 - at Lovington*
10/28 - at Bernalillo*
*District

--9 games listed.

Best New Mexico travel spot?

What are the roles of a football coach and what qualities does a coach need to be successful?

SCHEDULE
8/18 - at Sandia
8/27 - at Rio Grande
9/3 - at Eldorado
9/9 - vs Manzano
9/16 - at West Mesa
9/23 - vs Capital
9/30 - at Cibola
10/8 - vs Rio Rancho
10/14 - vs Cleveland
10/28 - at Volcano Vista

RELATED
Over/Under for 2022
Alamogordo Tigers
Albuquerque Bulldogs
Albuquerque Academy Chargers
Artesia Bulldogs
Lovington Wildcats
Sandia Matadors
Santa Teresa Desert Warriors
Volcano Vista Hawks

Do you follow a specific philosophy for training and conditioning? If so, what is it?

How would you rank the best football movies if all-time: (How many do you think today's athlete have watched?)

2022 SCHEDULE
8/19 - at Valencia
8/26 - vs Los Lunas
9/2 - at Gadsden
9/9 - vs Capital
9/16 - vs El Paso-Riverside, TX
9/30 - at Carlsbad*
10/7 - at Las Cruces*
10/14 - vs Hobbs*
10/21 - at Centennial*
10/28 - vs Organ Mountain*

*Denotes district game

How would you ensure academic success? What are some things that you do, require, or ways that you help athletes maintain eligibility.

-------------2022 FOOTBALL---------------

Recruiting News & Updates
2023 Offers & Commitments
2024 Offers

2022 Spring Rankings - Early Preseason
6A Football
5A Football
4A Football
3A Football
2A Football

NMPreps Player Rankings
NMPreps50 Preseason - Top 50 Players
Top Players to Watch in 2022
Preseason All-New Mexico Team Nominations
Top Quarterbacks Returning in 2022
Top Running Backs Returning in 2022

Over/Under for 2022
Albuquerque Bulldogs
Albuquerque Academy Chargers
Artesia Bulldogs
Lovington Wildcats
Sandia Matadors
Santa Teresa Desert Warriors
Volcano Vista Hawks

Special Features
John Moore: The Hated Morning Workout
John Moore: Thunderstruck
John Moore: The C Team

More
2022 Coaching Carousel

I will be updating this thread but you can also find it in the sticky section at the top of the forum.

2022 SCHEDULE
August 19th - at Roswell
August 26th - vs Seminole (TX)
September 2nd - vs Santa Teresa
September 9th - vs Hobbs
September 16th - vs Denver City (TX)
September 23rd - vs Artesia
September 30th - at Santa Fe
October 14th - vs Albuquerque Academy
October 21st - at Bernalillo
October 28th - at Portales

Favorite school cafeteria lunch item you had as a kid?