What games are you watching this week?

3-seed Eunice with a 28-15 win over 1-seed Jal. This is their fourth consecutive state championship.

New Mexico High School Basketball Team Rankings - Week 1

NMPreps New Mexico High School basketball team rankings for the 2021/2022 season. #nmpreps

5A BASKETBALL
1. Las Cruces
2. Cleveland
3. Volcano Vista
4. Sandia
5. La Cueva
6. Atrisco Heritage
7. Hobbs
8. Rio Rancho
9. Santa Fe
10. Eldorado
11. Albuquerque
12. Los Lunas
13. Roswell
14. Clovis
15. Carlsbad
16. Capital
17. West Mesa
18. Cibola
19. Alamogordo
20. Mayfield
21. Centennial
22. Organ Mountain
23. Farmington
24. Deming
25. Gadsden
26. Manzano
27. Piedra Vista
28. Rio Grande

4A BASKETBALL
1. Gallup
2. Espanola Valley
3. Del Norte
4. Artesia
5. Highland
6. Taos
7. Goddard
8. Lovington
9. Bernalillo
10. Hope Christian
11. Kirtland Central
12. Valley
13. St. Pius X
14. Belen
15. Silver
16. Grants
17. Los Alamos
18. Albuquerque Academy
19. Pojoaque Valley
20. Bloomfield
21. Santa Teresa
22. Miyamura
23. Portales
24. Chaparral
25. Shiprock
26. Valencia
27. Moriarty
28. Ruidoso
29. Aztec

3A BASKETBALL
1. Hot Springs
2. Bosque
3. Robertson
4. Sandia Prep
5. St. Michael's
6. West Las Vegas
7. Dexter
8. Cobre
9. Socorro
10. Cuba
11. Navajo Prep
12. Tucumcari
13. NMMI
14. Raton
15. Santa Fe Prep
16. Santa Fe Indian
17. Newcomb
18. Thoreau
19. Tohatchi
20. Wingate
21. Crownpoint
22. Hatch Valley
23. Zuni
24. East Mountain
25. Cottonwood Classical

2A will update as we get games.

2024/2025 RANKINGS

Week 6 Rankings (December 30)
Week 5 Rankings (December 23)
Week 4 Rankings (December 16)

NMPreps week one New Mexico high school basketball team rankings. #nmpreps

5A BASKETBALL
1. Volcano Vista (0-0)
2. Hobbs (0-0)
3. La Cueva (0-0)
4. Mayfield (0-0)
5. Centennial (0-0)
6. Farmington (0-0)
7. Piedra Vista (0-0)
8. Eldorado (0-0)
9. Carlsbad (0-0)
10. Las Cruces (0-0)
11. Sandia (0-0)
12. Organ Mountain (0-0)
13. Cleveland (0-0)
14. Clovis (0-0)
15. Albuquerque (0-0)
16. Cibola (0-0)
17. Alamogordo (0-0)
18. Los Lunas (0-0)
19. Capital (0-0)
20. West Mesa (0-0)
21. Santa Fe (0-0)
22. Rio Rancho (0-0)
23. Roswell (0-0)
24. Deming (0-0)
25. Manzano (0-0)
26. Gadsden (0-0)
27. Atrisco Heritage (0-0)
28. Rio Grande (0-0)

4A BASKETBALL
1. Gallup (0-0)
2. Portales (0-0)
3. Espanola Valley (0-0)
4. Kirtland Central (0-0)
5. Highland (0-0)
6. Bernalillo (0-0)
7. Hope Christian (0-0)
8. Goddard (0-0)
9. St. Pius X (0-0)
10. Taos (0-0)
11. Valencia (0-0)
12. Moriarty (0-0)
13. Artesia (0-0)
14. Bloomfield (0-0)
15. Valley (0-0)
16. Silver (0-0)
17. Del Norte (0-0)
18. Pojoaque Valley (0-0)
19. Miyamura (0-0)
20. Lovington (0-0)
21. Albuquerque Academy (0-0)
22. Grants (0-0)
23. Belen (0-0)
24. Shiprock (0-0)
25. Chaparral (0-0)
26. Aztec (0-0)
27. Los Alamos (0-0)
28. Santa Teresa (0-0)
29. Ruidoso (0-0)

3A BASKETBALL

1. Navajo Prep (0-0)
2. Robertson (0-0)
3. Tohatchi (0-0)
4. West Las Vegas (0-0)
5. Dexter (0-0)
6. St. Michael's (0-0)
7. Santa Fe Indian (0-0)
8. Cobre (0-0)
9. Hatch Valley (0-0)
10. Socorro (0-0)
11. Newcomb (0-0)
12. Thoreau (0-0)
13. Sandia Prep (0-0)
14. Wingate (0-0)
15. Cuba (0-0)
16. Raton (0-0)
17. Tucumcari (0-0)
18. Santa Fe Prep (0-0)
19. Hot Springs (0-0)
20. Crownpoint (0-0)
21. NMMI (0-0)
22. Cottonwood Classical (0-0)
23. East Mountain (0-0)
24. Bosque (0-0)
25. Zuni (0-0)

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Best player you have ever seen in New Mexico high school football and/or best one game performance seen?

*****SEMIFINALS SCOREBOARD (NOV. 19th-20th)*****

Please post scores only in this thread. Or text to 505-414-4313.

Friday, Nov. 19th (game time is set for 7pm)
Cleveland (11-0) at Las Cruces (7-4)
La Cueva (10-1) at Rio Rancho (8-1)

Saturday, Nov. 20th (game time is set for 1pm)
Eunice (8-3) at Jal (10-1)
Farmington (11-0) at Artesia (8-3)
Goddard (7-4) at Los Lunas (11-0)
Moriarty (7-2) at Lovington (8-3)
Raton (11-0) at St. Michael's (8-3)
Ruidoso (7-5) at Bloomfield (10-1) - 3pm
Socorro (10-1) at Robertson (9-2)

Poll: Who Owes Who

Post game location, day and times when you know

NMPreps Predictions

Farmington 45, Artesia 44
Los Lunas 28, Goddard 26
Lovington 30, Moriarty 21
Socorro 34, Robertson 20
Raton 24, St. Mikes 18
Ruidoso 21, Bloomfield 20
Jal 44, Eunice 40


Five Players to Watch

Paul Cieremans (Los Lunas HS) - The Tigers junior quarterback is one of the top fifteen players in the entire state. He'll have the opportunity to lead the Tigers into the state championship.

Cayden Walton (Raton HS) - The junior is coming off a 253-yard, 4 touchdown performance in the quarterfinals. Look for the Tigers to get him around 12-16 carries again.

Alexavier Carreon (Jal HS) - Can Jal get their first state championship since 1999? Carreon's brother had the preseason love but the 6-foot-1 junior running back has has a remarkable season rushing for 1777 yards and 29 touchdowns.

Lovington WR Trio (Adam Aguilera, Isaac Hinson, & Tayten Hilliard) - the three seniors are a sight to see and have combined for nearly 2000 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns.

Griffin Hooker (Ruidoso HS) - In 12-games the senior ATH has 1067 passing yards along with 939 rushing yards for the peaking Warriors. He's passed or 13 touchdowns and rushed for another 10.

Upset Alerts

#4 Artesia will play host to the number one seed Farmington Scorpions on Saturday afternoon. Can the Scorpions stop a powerful run attack from the Bulldogs? Will Farmington suffer from the long road trip from the NW corner of New Mexico to the SE New Mexico corner?

#6 Ruidoso at # 2 Bloomfield should be a good one to watch. Ruidoso continues to get better and coming off a 33-8 upset win over 3-seed St. Pius X last week.

Don't Sleep on: Goddard taking on Los Lunas today. The SE District gets better in November and they'll look to avenge an earlier loss (17-14)

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Preview & Predictions: 2A State Championship

The Eunice Cardinals (8-3) and the Jal Panthers (10-1) will square off for the 2021 New Mexico high school 2A state championship. Eunice enters the game as three-time defending state champs and playing in their sixth consecutive championship game. Jal, the 1-seed, is playing in their first state championship since winning it all in 1999 over Loving.

No. 1 JAL PANTHERS
Record: 10-1
Home Record: 7-0
Points For: 471
Points Against: 161
Key Players; Alexavier Carreon, Jr., RB; Jacob Lujan, Jr., RB; Andres Lujan, Sr., WR; Rogelio Carreon, Sr., T/DT.
Why They'll Win: Jal is bringing a very talented team into the game and have gone perfect against 2A level teams this season. The duo of Carreon and J. Lujan in the backfield has amassed a surprising 3217 total rushing yards along with 52 rushing touchdowns.

No. 3 EUNICE CARDINALS
Record: 8-3
Away Record: 4-1
Points For: 414
Points Against: 216
Key Players: Conagher Pierce, Sr., QB; Micah Tippett, Sr., RB; Ashton Thompson, S., WR.
Why They'll Win: The Cardinals are used to the big stage and every senior that has been in the program has played for and won a ring. Pierce can let it fly, like other great quarterbacks that have worn the Eunice uniform. He has 2338 passing yards and 30 passing touchdowns this season.

Last Meeting: Jal 40, Eunice 38 (October 8th, 2021)
NMPreps Line: Jal -1.5
NMPreps Prediction: Jal 44, Eunice 40
Grine's Pick: Jal

La Cueva was in control early but Rio came back without star RB Zach Vigil

Cleveland (-7.5) over Las Cruces
Rio Rancho (-10.5) over La Cueva
Farmington (-1.5) over Artesia
Los Lunas (-6.5) over Goddard
Lovington (-13.5) over Moriarty
Bloomfield (-3.5) over Ruidoso
Raton (-5.5) over St. Michael's
Socorro (-7.5) over Robertson
Jal (-1.5) over Eunice

Jal vs Eunice, +2,000 (Eunice is the upset +2500)
Lovington vs Moriarty, +2000 (Moriarty is the upset +3000)
Farmington at Artesia, +2000 (Artesia it the upset +2500)
Socorro at Robertson, +2000 (Robertson is the upset +3000)
La Cueva at Rio Rancho, +2000 (La Cueva is the upset +3500)

Any one know if teams are scrimmaging this year or able to scrimmage?

This is the list from the ABQ Journal of baseball players signing today:

Tommy White, Cibola (Illinois)
Adrian Martin, Sandia (UNM)
Jordan Martinez, Sandia (UNM)
Akili Carris, La Cueva (UNM)
Matthew Dinae, La Cueva (UNM)
Henry Mitchell, Albuquerque Academy (Navy)
Nolan Perry, Carlsbad (Texas Tech)
Alex Gaeto, Albuquerque Academy (Samford University, Alabama)
Shane Frye, Eldorado (Luna CC, Las Vegas, N.M.)
Tyler Manyo, La Cueva (Lubbock Christian)
Greyson Long, La Cueva (Sonoma State University, Calif.)
Ronan Hella, La Cueva (University of Colorado-Colorado Springs)
Dominick Priddy, Rio Rancho (Amarillo College, Texas)
Devon Alvarado, Rio Rancho (Amarillo College, Texas)
Izzy Tafoya, Rio Rancho (Lamar Community College, Colo.)
Jace Dominic, Cleveland (Amarillo College, Texas)

What games are you at today

Preview & Predictions: Friday Night Football in New Mexico

The La Cueva Bears will head to Rio Rancho for one of two semifinal games that will take place tonight in New Mexico. The two schools met on August 27th with the Rams winning 50-0. The other game taking place will be the 1-seed Cleveland Storm traveling south to 5-seed Las Cruces tonight. This is also a re-match of a game that took place on September 10th with Cleveland winning 42-7.

No. 1 Cleveland (11-0) at No. 5 Las Cruces (7-4)

Players to Watch for Cleveland: Evan Wysong (2023/QB); Lucious Dickson (2022/RB); Nic Trujillo (2023/WR); Stratton Shufelt (2024/LB)

Players to Watch for Las Cruces: Dallas Boyd (2022/QB); Zayke Hawkins (2024/WR); Seth Chavez (2022/TE); Elijah Orgas (2022/RB-SS)

NMPreps Prediction: Cleveland 34, Las Cruces 21

No. 3 La Cueva Bears (10-1) at No. 2 Rio Rancho Rams (8-1)
Players to Watch for Rio Rancho: Dominick Priddy (2022/QB); Zach Vigil (2022/RB); Fabino Valdez (2022); Cayden Romero (2022/OL); Lucas Lucero (2022/FS)

Players to Watch for La Cueva: Aidan Armenta (2023/QB); Exodus Ayers (2023/WR); Gabriel Buie (2023/RB); Hunter Haemaker (2022/LB)

NMPreps Prediction: Rio Rancho 40, La Cueva 28

Top Defenders to Watch in the Quarterfinals

NMPreps list of the top players to watch during the quarterfinals of the New Mexico high school football playoffs. #nmpreps

1. Hunter Haemaker, 2022 (La Cueva HS/Linebacker)
2. Fabino Valdez, 2022 (Rio Rancho HS/Linebacker)
3. Devin Dyer, 2022 (La Cueva HS/DE)
4. Stratton Shufelt, 2024 (Cleveland HS/Linebacker)
5. Colt Mangino, 2023) (La Cueva HS/DB)
6. Lucas Lucero, 2022 (Rio Rancho HS/DB)
7. Tayten Hillard, 2022 (Lovington HS/DB)
8. Elijah Quiroz, 2022 (Goddard HS/DB)
9. Isaac Hinson, 2022 (Lovington HS/DB)
10. Marcus Wright, 2022 (Rio Rancho HS/DB)
11. Joseph Perez, 2022 (Lovington HS/Linebacker)
12. Kevin Colebrook, 2022 (Farmington HS/Linebacker)
13. Collis Bousliman, 2022 (La Cueva HS/DB)
14. Matthew Quartieri, 2022 (Raton HS/Linebacker)
15. Dallas Boyd, 2022 (Las Cruces HS/DB)
16. Zander Doyle, 2022 (Los Lunas HS/LB)
17. Joseph Hernandez, 2022 (Cleveland HS/DB)
18. Carlos Archuleta, 2022 (Rio Rancho HS/LB)
19. Aaron Hewey, 2022 (Farmington HS/Linebacker)
20. Ace Gonzalez, 2023 (Robertson HS/LB)
21. Kenneth Poyner, 2022 (Moriarty HS/D-Line)
22. Daymon Lujan, 2022 (St. Mikes/Linebacker)
23. Koly Burton, 2022 (La Cueva HS/D-Line)
24. Dylan Lee, 2022 (La Cueva HS/DE)
25. Matthew Gonzales, 2022 (Robertson HS/DB)
26. Jacob Lujan, 2023 (Jal HS/FS)
27. Miguel Andrade, 2023 (Los Lunas HS/LB)
28. Cooper Pritchett, 2023 (Ruidoso HS)
29. Omar Chairez, 2022 (Las Cruces HS/DT)
30. Dalton Trapp, 2023 (Ruidoso HS/D-Line)
31. Alexavier Carreon, 2023 (Jal HS/LB)
32. Diego Snell-Martinez, 2022 (Bloomfield HS/Linebacker)
33. Bodie Schlinger, 2023 (Robertson HS/DE)
34. Alex Mendoza, 2022 (Lovington HS/D-Line)
35. Gavyon Fredickson, 2022 (Los Lunas HS/DB)
36. Connor Holland, 2024 (Ruidoso HS/DB)
37. Kaden Sago, 2023 (Ruidoso HS)
38. Jeremiah Sandoval, 2022 (Bloomfield HS/DB)
39. Kalob Neece, 2022 (Lovington HS/DE)
40. Mason Posa, 2025 (La Cueva HS/Linebacker)
41. Royal Page, 2023 (Moriarty HS/D-Line)
42. Brennen Garcia, 2023 (Lovington HS/D-Line)
43. Henry Coronado, 2022 (Raton HS/DE)
44. Anderson Weese, 2023 (Raton HS/LB)
45. Andres Rivera, 2023 (Robertson HS/LB)

**Note: Will update throughout the week. Email nominations to grinejosh@yahoo.com or text 505-414-4313.

NMPreps early New Mexico high school basketball team rankings for the 2021/2022 season. The preseason rankings will still be on-going after we discuss and debate these early-first version look at the team rankings. #nmpreps

NMPREPS TOP 10

(1) Las Cruces Bulldawgs (last season: 14-1 overall): The Bulldawgs and head coach William Benjamin have solidified themselves as a basketball power. This season they return a serious duo in Duece Benjamin (2023) and Isaiah Carr (2024); Carr has committed to D-1 Grand Canyon University.

(2) Cleveland Storm (last season: 14-1 overall): The reigning 5A state champ Cleveland Storm look to a new wave of talent for head coach Sean Jimenez. They lose their top three scorers from last season and could look to the youth with guidance from seniors Antonio Avila and Cole Savage.

(3) Volcano Vista Hawks (last season: 5-5 overall): The Hawks look to a return as a top contender for the state championship in 5A basketball. This season they return two prospects ranked in the top ten with Ja'kwon Hill (2022) and Sean Alter (2023).

(4) Sandia Matadors (last season: 9-2 overall): It has been sometime since we've seen the Matadors as top-five contenders entering the season. This year head coach Danny Brown welcomes back two prospects ranked in the top of their class with Ely Lovato (2023) and Sean Johnson (2022). Johnson coming off a 23 ppg season during the Spring.

(5) La Cueva Bears (last season: 8-2 overall): Perhaps the most dangerous dark horse that we've seen entering a season. The La Cueva Bears welcome back serious talent behind the duo of Exodus Ayers (2023) and Cedarious Yates (2023). They are in the title conversation and what could mean more that winning a state championship as a high school ball player?

(6) Atrisco Heritage Jaguars (last season: 9-3 overall): The Jaguars create another team that deserves to sit at the table this preseason when discussing the state champion contenders. Colby Wade (2022) and Chris Parra (2023) look to guide the Jaguars at a return to the top of 5A basketball.

(7) Hobbs Eagles (last season: 6-4 overall): The Hobbs Eagles are chipping away at a return to the top of the 5A basketball world. They return Jalen Goar (2022) who led the team in scoring at 17 points per game. He recently committed to DII Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

(8) Los Lunas Tigers (last season: 10-3 overall): The Tigers did not disappoint last season, their first after returning to 5A basketball, and will look to continue their winning ways. They lose all state player Josiah Navarro but return the top ranked freshman Jalin Holland along with guard Ezra Guest (2023).

(9) Rio Rancho Rams (last season: 6-6 overall): The Rams take a big hit with the graduation of Junior Hodnett who led the team in scoring last season. 6-5 Keagon Caton (2022) returns this season after putting up 12.1 ppg and 3.5 rebounds as a junior.

(10) Eldorado Eagles (last season: 4-3 overall): The Eagles finished last season dropping the final two games and will look to regroup after losing some key prospects.

OUTSIDE THE TOP 10
(11) Santa Fe Demons (last season: 7-3 overall)
(12) Albuquerque Bulldogs (last season: 5-5 overall)
(13) Roswell Coyotes (last season: 10-3 overall)
(14) Clovis Wildcats (last season: 5-6 overall)
(15) Carlsbad Cavemen (last season: 8-4 overall)
(16) Capital Jaguars (last season: 7-3 overall)

Scoop: There will be teams that miss the state tournament in this group and then there are teams that could climb into the top-10 by the time March rolls around. The theme is unknown in New Mexico high school basketball entering this season. Paul Lovato (Santa Fe/2022) and Carlos Quintana (Santa Fe/2022) will look to guide the Demons into the 2021/2022 season.

JUST OUTSIDE THE 16
(17) West Mesa Mustangs (last season: 3-6 overall)
(18) Cibola Cougars (last season: 2-8 overall)
(19) Alamogordo Tigers (last season: 10-2 overall)

Scoop: 5A basketball, like most of the classifications, will be like starting all over with new teams and plenty of unknowns. Cibola lost a key player (like others are) to ABC Prep and that 2-8 season from the spring could carry over. 6-foot-7 Brady Arrenius is one to watch for the Cougars. West Mesa returns their top three scorers from last season in Brandon Lagunas (2023), Sonny Ortiz (2023) and 6-foot-7 senior Ty Barlow. Alamogordo is on to another head coach and will need to replace key players from last season. Seniors Scott Mullin played well last season for the Tigers.

BOTTOM NINE
(20) Mayfield Trojans (last season: 7-5)
(21) Centennial Hawks (last season: 3-9)
(22) Organ Mountain Knights (last season: 4-8)
(23) Farmington Scorpions (last season: 5-6)
(24) Deming Wildcats (last season: 4-8)
(25) Gadsden Panthers (last season: 2-8)
(26) Manzano Monarchs (last season: 2-8)
(27) Piedra Vista Panthers (last season 0-11)
(28) Rio Grande Ravens (last season: 0-10)

Grine Grind: We didn't learn much from a short Spring season. This season will bring plenty of surprises however, the bottom nine could be in for a build, re-build, or continued stay in the cellar of 5A basketball. We will have new head coaches in Mayfield, Organ Mountain, and Manzano. Prospects to watch in this group of teams include 2023 Jonah Lopez (Rio Grande), Anthony Lara (2022/Gadsden HS) along with the intriguing duo of 6-6 Tainui Taiaroa (2022) and Jalen Greene (2022) of Mayfield. Update: Tainui Taiaroa has opted to play for ABC Prep and will not play at Mayfield this season.

SCHEDULE
#1 Cleveland (11-0) at #5 Las Cruces (7-4)
#1 Farmington (11-0) at #4 Artesia (8-3)
#1 Lovington (8-3) vs #4 Moriarty (7-2)
#1 Raton (11-0) at #4 St. Michael's (8-3)
#1 Jal (10-1) vs #3 Eunice (8-3) *State Championship

#1 Cleveland
Class: 6A
Record: 11-0
Road Record: 5-0
Points For: 523
Points Against: 175
Key Stats: Evan Wysong (2023/ATH) 1405 passing yards and 15 touchdowns. Stratton Shufelt (2024/LB) 41 total tackles and 6 sacks.
Key Wins: Las Cruces (42-7), Rio Rancho (28-27), Centennial (49-21)

#1 Farmington
Class: 5A
Record: 11-0
Road Record: 5-0
Points For: 516
Points Against: 51
Key Stats: Brandon Furbee (2020/QB) has 1328 passing yards. Pattrick Shay (2020/WR) has 569 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns.
Key Wins: Roswell (42-6), Santa Teresa (28-6), Piedra Vista (33-9)

#1 Lovington
Class: 4A
Record: 8-3
Home Record: 5-0
Points For: 331
Points Against: 246
Key Stats: Ashton Aranda (2023/QB) 1710 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. Adam Aguilera (2022/WR) 879 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns. Isaac Hinson (2022/WR) 688 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns.
Key Wins: Roswell (31-25), Ruidoso (46-14), Santa Teresa (14-6)

#1 Raton
Class: 3A
Record: 11-0
Road Record: 4-0
Points For: 430
Points Against: 118
Key Stats; Cayden Walton (2023/RB) 1809 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns. Dylan Quartieri (2022/QB) 1364 passing and 25 touchdowns.
Key Wins: Eunice (35-0), Jal (35-7), St. Mikes (14-0), Robertson (28-26)

#1 Jal
Class: 2A
Record: 10-1
Points For: 471
Points Against: 161
Home Record: 7-0
Key Stats: Alexavier Carreon (2023/RB) 1773 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns. Jacob Lujan (2023/RB) 1444 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns.
Key Wins: Eunice (40-38), Hagerman (60-6)

Are numbers up or down? How many players did you have try-out?

Early New Mexico HS Basketball Team Rankings

NMPreps early New Mexico high school basketball team rankings for the 2021/2022 season. The preseason rankings will still be on-going after we discuss and debate these early-first version look at the team rankings. #nmpreps

4A BASKETBALL

Top 10
1. Gallup: The Bengals have been knocking on the door and return a duo in Joaquin Ortega (22), and Kohanon Atazhoon (22).
2. Espanola Valley: Garrett May (22) is one of the better scoring guards in the class; Ollie Fell (22) brings a nice presence in the paint.
3. Del Norte: The defending champs lose Mr. Basketball Shane Douma-Sanchez (‘23) for the season but next-level player Judah Casaus (‘23) will carry the load.
4. Artesia: Michael Mondragon has been a consistent power at Artesia and returns guard Nick Sanchez (23) who has potential to be all-state.
5. Highland: Head coach Justin Woody keeps building Highland basketball and the big question will be 6'7 Jose Murillo ('22), who is a next-level post, coming back.
6. Taos: The Tigers feature 6'2 wing Anthony Padilla ('22) and 6'6 Daemon Ely ('23) creating one of the best Taos teams we've seen.
7. Goddard: Goddard returns a nice trip in Damian Argon ('22), James Torrez ('22), and 6-2 forward Noah Reese ('22) who averaged 20 points and 8 rebounds.
8. Lovington: This could be one of more improved team I seen this summer with plenty of quick guards including Isaac Hinson ('22), Adam Aguilera ('23), and Tayten Hilliard ('22).
9. Bernalillo: The Spartans lost some key players but return guard Tristen Ludi-Herrera ('22) to make another run this season.
10. Hope Christian: We can all agree that last season was a strange year but I think we all know that the Huskies will return after going under .500 and missing the state tournament for the first time.

No. 11-20
11. Kirtland Central
12. Valley
13. St. Pius X
14. Silver
15. Grants
16. Belen
17. Los Alamos
18. Albuquerque Academy
19. Pojoaque Valley
20. Bloomfield

No. 21-29
21. Santa Teresa
22. Miyamura
23. Portales
24. Chaparral
25. Shiprock
26. Valencia
27. Moriarty
28. Ruidoso
29. Aztec