What match ups do you want to see?

Saturday, March 27th
Cleveland at Hope Christian
Farmington at Miyamura
Los Lunas at Hobbs
Piedra Vista at Bloomfield
Santa Fe at Rio Rancho
Robertson at Pojoaque Valley

Saturday, March 27th
Bloomfield at Piedra Vista
Espanola Valley at Santa Fe
Hope Christian at Cleveland
Miyamura at Farmington
NMMI at Artesia
Pojoaque Valley at Robertson
Taos at West Las Vegas

FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH
Artesia (1-2) at Hobbs (0-3)
Atrisco Heritage (1-0) at West Mesa (1-0)
Bloomfield (1-2) at Aztec (0-3)
Capital (2-0) at Santa Fe (1-1)
Capitan (1-0) at Mescalero Apache (1-0)
Carrizozo (0-2) at Hondo Valley (1-1)
Cuba (2-1) at Newcomb (0-3)
Del Norte (1-0) at Valley (1-0)
Deming (1-1) at Alamogordo (3-0)
Dulce (0-0) at Navajo Pine (0-0)
Elida (1-2) at Dora (1-2)
Gallup (0-3) at Miyamura (0-3)
Gateway Christian (2-1) at Lake Arthur (2-0)
Goddard (2-0) at Roswell (1-1)
Hagerman (1-2) at Dexter (2-1)
Hatch Valley (1-1) at Hot Springs (0-3)
Hope Christian (2-1) at Estancia (1-2)
La Cueva (0-1) at Eldorado (0-1)
Las Cruces (2-0) at Centennial (1-1)
Logan (1-2) at Tatum (2-1)
Magdalena (1-2) at Menaul (0-3)
Melrose (3-0) at Fort Sumner (3-0)
Piedra Vista (2-1) at Farmington (3-0)
Portales (3-0) at Lovington (2-1)
Rio Rancho (2-0) at Cleveland (2-0)
St. Pius X (1-1) at Bernalillo (2-0)
Taos (1-1) at Los Alamos (0-2)
Thoreau (0-3) at Shiprock (2-1)

SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH
Albuquerque (0-1) at Rio Grande (0-1)
Carlsbad (2-1) at Clovis (1-2)
Cibola (0-0) at Volcano Vista (1-0)
Cloudcroft (0-2) at Mesilla Valley (1-2)
Clovis Christian (3-0) at Floyd (0-3)
Espanola Valley (0-1) at St. Michael's (1-0)
Highland (0-1) at Belen (1-0)
Jal (2-1) at Santa Rosa (1-1)
Kirtland Central (3-0) at Grants (2-0)
Mayfield (1-1) at Onate (0-2)
Moriarty (1-2) at Albuquerque Academy (1-2)
NMMI (1-2) at Eunice (3-0)
Reserve (0-2) at Animas (1-1)
Roy (0-1) at Mountainair (3-0)
Ruidoso (0-3) at Silver (0-1)
Sandia (0-0) at Manzano (0-1)
Socorro (3-0) at Tularosa (1-1)
Texico (3-0) at Loving (0-3)
Tohatchi (3-0) at Crownpoint (2-1)
Tucumcari (0-3) at Raton (1-1)
Valencia (0-1) at Los Lunas (1-0)

Most Intriguing Score From Friday

Saturday Morning Coffee: Quick Preview of Saturday Games, Friday Takeaways

BIG THREE FROM FRIDAY NIGHT

The Three Headed Monster: Roswell beats Goddard, Goddard beats Artesia, Artesia beats Roswell. The story is as old as time. Who is the best? Well, we usually get the final answer late in December with one of them playing for the state championship. Now, we have a Spring season and live in 2000 with a BCS bowl selection style and it could keep all three out of any hypothetical, Grine-Made-Up State-Championship-Bowl-Game. I'll give my thoughts on that in a bit on who is likely in that championship.

Freaky Friday or March Madness? Bernalillo over St. Pius, Deming over Alamogordo, Hobbs over Artesia, Lovington over Portales. Just call it the night of the upset and the biggest of all is the Bernalillo win. Damn, was I wrong when I said St. Pius, being the historically better program, would win although I didn't hold out an upset. I still never thought I would see Bernalillo beating Pius. That right there has head coach John Cobos on my shortlist for New Mexico Coach of the Year. Deming was another I didn't see happening but then again it is March. Hobbs and Lovington I had a gut feeling was going to happen, I didn't see Hobbs winning that big though. Lovington now moves into my title game - they await Grants-Kirtland Central final today until I elaborate more.

Not So Rivalry: Cleveland with a 42-0 win over Rio Rancho is impressive to see. West Mesa a HUGE win on the night over Atrisco Heritage. Miyamura out of the cellar with a 39-0 win over Gallup. I guess the only rivalry game with a close outcome although it had plenty of penalties on the night was Eldorado 7, La Cueva 0.

INTRIGUING SATURDAY GAMES

Mayfield (1-1) at Onate (0-2). 1pm. We said to keep an eye on this game in the previews, although I see Mayfield winning, if last night was proof that anything can happen this could be a fun one to see. Maybe not the upset but too close for comfort? Mayfield has a chance to play in an unofficial 5A state championship with the win against Farmington.

Grants (2-0) vs Kirtland Central (3-0). 2pm. The Pirates are hosting the Broncos of KC and the winner could argue for their shot at the unofficial state championship game in 4A. This one is going to be a battle, last season they split 1-1 with the Pirates winning in the playoffs. Well, this is like a semifinal game.

Cibola (0-0) vs Volcano Vista (1-0). 5pm. Finally we get to see top ranked quarterback Aden Chavez of Cibola High School tonight. This one also puts the Cougars against a very good Volcano Vista Hawks team. Sandia (0-0) also gets to play their first game against Manzano (0-1) tonight at 5.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH



SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH
Albuquerque (0-1) at Rio Grande (0-1)
Belen (1-0) vs Highland (0-1), 1PM
Carlsbad (2-1) at Clovis (1-2)
Cibola (0-0) at Volcano Vista (1-0)
Cloudcroft (0-2) at Mesilla Valley (1-2)
Clovis Christian (3-0) at Floyd (0-3)
Espanola Valley (0-1) at St. Michael's (1-0)
Highland (0-1) at Belen (1-0)
Jal (2-1) at Santa Rosa (1-1)
Kirtland Central (3-0) at Grants (2-0)
Los Lunas (1-0) at Capital (2-0), 7pm
Mayfield (1-1) at Onate (0-2)
Moriarty (1-2) at Albuquerque Academy (1-2)
NMMI (1-2) at Eunice (3-0)
Reserve (0-2) at Animas (1-1)
Roy (0-1) at Mountainair (3-0)
Ruidoso (0-3) at Silver (0-1)
Sandia (0-0) at Manzano (0-1)
Socorro (3-0) at Tularosa (1-1)
Texico (3-0) at Loving (0-3)
Tohatchi (3-0) at Crownpoint (2-1)
Tucumcari (0-3) at Raton (1-1)

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List of Games
Rio Rancho at Cleveland +475 pts either way

Piedra Vista at Farmington +425 pts (PV is the upset 500 pts)

Artesia at Hobbs +450 pts (Hobbs is the upset +550 pts)

Portales at Lovington +425 pts (Lov is the upset +525 pts)

Goddard at Roswell +450 pts (Roswell is the upset +550 pts)

La Cueva at Eldorado +475 pts either way

Las Cruces at Centennial +425 pts (Centennial is the upset +500 pts)

Hagerman at Dexter +425 pts (Hagerman is the upset +525 pts)

Taos at Los Alamos +425 pts (LA is the upset +500 pts)

Melrose at Ft Sumner +500 pts either way

St Pius X at Bernalillo +425 pts (Bernalillo is the upset +500 pts)

Sandia at Manzano +450 pts either way

Kirtland Central at Grants +475 pts either way

Carlsbad at Clovis +425 pts (Carlsbad is the upset +500 pts)

Cibola @ Volcano Vista +425 pts (Cibola is the upset +500 pts)

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PASSING

• Caleb Carrillo (2021) - Farmington HS - 756-yards, 12 touchdowns.
• Cord Cox (2021) - Artesia HS - 657-yards, 7 touchdowns.
• Andres Rivera (2023) - Albuquerque Academy - 534-yards, 5 touchdowns.
• Colton Graham (2022) - Hobbs HS - 442-yards, 2 touchdowns
• Hayden Dean (2021) - Eunice HS - 435-yards, 7 touchdowns
• Jared Jeffrey (2021) - Lovington HS - 392-yards, 7 touchdowns
• Anthony Mello (2021) - Alamogordo HS - 358-yards, 5 touchdowns
• Johnny Herrera (2021) - Volcano Vista HS - 316-yards, 5 touchdowns
• Nick Petty (2021) - Eldorado HS - 207 yards, 2 touchdowns
• Baylor Diaz (2021) - Portales HS - 406-yards, 6 touchdowns.

RUSHING

• Sean Hays (2021) - Alamogordo HS - 376-yards, 3 TDs
• Macen Alley (2021) - Farmington HS - 349-yards, 2 TDs
• Jake Barrera (2022) - Artesia HS - 286-yards, 4 TDs
• Braxton Hall (2022) - Ruidoso HS - 219-yards, 1 TDs
• Baylor Diaz (2021) - Portales HS - 295-yards, 4 TD
• Jaden Cowley (2021) - Atrisco Heritage - 166 yards
• Ja'Calvin Newsom (2021) - West Mesa HS - 146-yards, 2 TDs
• Damon Lujan (2022) - St. Michael's - 144-yards, 3 TDs
• Elijah Goree (2021) - Eldorado - 120 yards, 3 TDs
• Acen Aguilar (2022) - Volcano Vista HS - 117-yards
• Luke Padilla (2021) Capital HS - 9 rushing TDs.

RECEIVING

• Peyton Halliburton (2021) - Farmington HS - 323 yards, 4 TDs
• Braxton McDonald (2021) - Artesia HS - 307 yards, 5 TDs
• Luke Wysong (2021) - Cleveland HS - 187 yards, 1 TD
• Chance Carrillo (2022) - Farmington HS - 177 yards, 4 TDs
• Dason Davis (2021) - Portales HS - 176 yards, 3 TDs
• Tayten Hilliard (2022) - Lovington HS - 167 yards, 4 TDs
• Demitrius Frausto (2021) - Hobbs HS - 166 yards
• Branden Lueck (2021) - Alamogordo HS - 165 yards 2 TDs

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Where are you headed? What games are going to be watching?

I'll be going to Rio Rancho at Cleveland on Friday night and Kirtland Central at Grants on Saturday afternoon.

New Mexico high school football week three team rankings. #nmpreps

NMPREPS POWER 20 RANKINGS
1. Cleveland Storm (Rio Rancho, NM) - 2-0 Record - Beat Centennial, 36-21.
2. Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM) - 2-0 Record - Beat Clovis, 27-14.
3. Las Cruces Bulldawgs (Las Cruces, NM) - 2-0 Record - Beat Onate, 42-14
4. Goddard Rockets (Roswell, NM) - 2-0 Record - Beat Lovington, 50-0.
5. Clovis Wildcats (Clovis, NM) - 1-2 Record - Lost to Rio Rancho, 27-14.
6. Farmington Scorpions (Farmington, NM) - 3-0 Record- Beat Bloomfield 49-28.
7. Centennial Hawks (Las Cruces, NM) - 1-1 Record - Lost to Cleveland, 36-21
8. Volcano Vista Hawks (Albuquerque, NM) - 1-0 Record - Beat Eldorado, 47-43.
9. Mayfield Trojans (Las Cruces, NM) - 1-1 Record - Beat Deming, 28-7.
10 Los Lunas Tigers (Los Lunas, NM) - 1-0 Record - Beat La Cueva, 31-20.
11. Carlsbad Cavemen (Carlsbad, NM) - 2-1 Record - Beat Hobbs, 27-21.
12 Alamogordo Tigers (Alamogordo, NM) - 3-0 Record - Beat Silver, 24-6
13 Artesia Bulldogs (Artesia, NM) - 1-2 Record - Beat Roswell, 43-28.
14. Roswell Coyotes (Roswell, NM) 1-1 Record - Lost to Artesia, 43-28.
15. Portales Rams (Portales, NM) - 3-0 Record - Beat Ruidoso 45-10.
16. Grants Pirates (Grants, NM) - 3-0 Record - Beat Gallup, 51-0.
17. Eldorado Eagles (Albuquerque, NM) - 0-1 Record - Lost to Volcano Vista, 47-43.
18. La Cueva Beats (Albuquerque, NM) - 0-1 Record - Lost to Los Lunas, 31-20.
19. Socorro Warriors (Socorro, NM) - 3-0 Record - Beat Hatch Valley , 47-6.
20. Capital Jaguars (Santa Fe, NM) - 2-0 Record - Beat Pojoaque Valley, 59-6.

6A FOOTBALL
1. Cleveland 2-0: Beat Centennial, 36-21
2. Rio Rancho 2-0: Beat Clovis, 27-14
3. Las Cruces 2-0: Beat Onate, 42-14.
4. Clovis 1-2: Lost to Rio Rancho, 27-14.
5. Centennial 1-1: Lost to Cleveland, 36-21.
6. Volcano Vista 1-0: Beat Eldorado, 47-43.
7. Carlsbad 2-1: Beat Hobbs, 27-21.
8. Eldorado 0-1: Lost to Volcano Vista, 47-43.
9. La Cueva 0-1: Lost to Los Lunas 31-20.
10. Cibola 0-0: Idle
11. Sandia 0-0: Idle
12. Atrisco Heritage 1-0: Beat Manzano 53-8.
13. West Mesa 1-0: Beat Albuquerque, 26-13.
14. Santa Fe 1-1: Beat Los Alamos, 40-0.
15. Hobbs 0-3: Lost to Carlsbad 36-21.
16. Onate 0-2: Lost to Las Cruces, 42-14.
17. Albuquerque 0-1: Lost to West Mesa, 26-13.
18. Manzano 0-1: Lost to Atrisco Heritage, 53-8.
19. Gadsden 0-1: Lost to Santa Teresa, 22-0.
20. Rio Grande 0-1: Lost to Del Norte, 30-6.

Movement: Volcano Vista, with an epic game, moves up this week with their 47-43 win over Eldorado. We did shift things in the middle section with La Cueva dropping, Carlsbad staying put and Cibola slipping back with Sandia after their game was cancelled.

Big Winners: Perhaps the biggest movement and story of the season is Atrisco Heritage under a new head coach and looking like it was a change needed. They beat Manzano 53-8 and looking at this program over the last three years, you wouldn't believe that score. West Mesa also looks much improved this season.

State Championship: Right now, I'd say we have three teams in the running, for this short season. Cleveland and Rio Rancho rematch seems fitting; Las Cruces is also in the argument as of today.

5A FOOTBALL
1. Goddard 2-0: Beat Lovington, 50-0.
2. Farmington 3-0: Beat Bloomfield, 49-28.
3. Mayfield 1-1: Beat Deming, 28-7.
4. Los Lunas 1-0: Beat La Cueva, 31-20.
5. Alamogordo 3-0: Beat Silver, 24-6
6. Artesia 1-2: Beat Roswell, 43-28.
7. Roswell 1-1: Lost to Artesia, 43-28.
8. Capital 2-0: Beat Pojoaque Valley, 59-6.
9. Piedra Vista 2-1: Beat Aztec 43-0.
10. Belen 1-0: Beat Valencia, 50-0
11. Santa Teresa 1-0: Beat Gadsden, 22-0.
12. Del Norte 1-0: Beat Rio Grande, 30-6.
13. Deming 1-1: Lost to Mayfield, 28-7.
14. Valley 1-0: Beat Highland, 8-0.
15. Highland 0-1: Lost to Valley, 8-0
16. Los Alamos 0-2: Lost to Santa Fe, 40-0
17. Miaymura 0-3: Lost to Kirtland Central, 33-21

What We Learned: 5A has plenty of parity and would have been a fun playoff to watch with 8-teams that could really look like a chance at winning it all. Top-8 are strong with the next group being quality opponents.

Movement: Farmington is the new number two, Mayfield stayed at 3 and Goddard took over the top spot at number one. They right now have earned and looking like the best of the top-8.

4A FOOTBALL
1. Portales 3-0: Beat Ruidoso, 45-10.
2. Grants 3-0: Beat Gallup, 51-0
3. Lovington 2-1: Lost to Goddard, 50-0
4. Kirtland Central 3-0: Beat Miyamura, 33-21.
5. Bloomfield 1-2: Lost to Farmington 49-28
6. St. Pius X 1-1: Beat Moriarty, 21-6.
7. Taos 1-1: Lost to St. Mikes, 48-3.
8. Moriarty 1-2: Lost to St. Pius X, 21-6
9. Silver 0-1: Lost to Alamogordo, 24-6.
10. Bernalillo 2-0: Beat Albuquerque Academy, 43-0.
11. Ruidoso 0-3: Lost to Portales, 45-10
12. Valencia 0-1: Lost to Belen, 50-0
13. Aztec 0-3: Lost to Piedra Vista, 43-0.
14. Albuquerque Academy 1-2
15. Shiprock 2-1: Beat Cuba, 7-6
16. Pojoaque Valley 0-2: Lost to Capital, 59-6.
17. Gallup 0-3: Lost to Grants, 51-0.
18. Espanola Valley 0-1: Open

3A FOOTBALL
1. Socorro (3-0): Beat Hatch Valley, 46-7.
2. St. Michael's (1-0): Beat Taos, 48-3
3. Dexter (2-1): Beat Tucumcari, 50-0.
4. Raton (1-1): Beat Estancia, 36-12.
5. NMMI (1-2): Beat Hope Christian, 19-7.
6. Hatch Valley (1-1): Lost to Socorro, 46-7.
7. Hope Christian (2-1): Lost to NMMI, 19-7.
8. Tohatchi (3-0): Beat Newcomb, 50-0.
9. Hot Springs (0-3): Lost to Tularosa, 43-6.
10. Tucucmari (0-3): Lost to Dexter, 50-6.
11. Cuba (2-1): Lost to Shiprock, 7-6.
12. Crownpoint (2-1): Beat Thoreau, 32-6
13. Newcomb (0-3): Lost to Tohatchi, 50-0.
14. Thoreau (0-2): Lost to Crownpoint, 32-6.

2A FOOTBALL
1. Eunice (3-0): Beat Loving 42-6.
2. Texico (3-0): Beat Santa Rosa, 43-21
3. Santa Rosa (1-1): Lost to Texico, 43-21
5. Jal (2-1): Beat Hagerman, 62-19.
6. Tularosa (0-1): Beat Hot Springs, 43-6.
4. Hagerman (1-2): Lost to Jal, 62-19.
7. Estancia (1-2): Lost to Raton, 36-12.
8. Mescalero Apache (1-0): Open
9. Capitan (1-0): Open
10. Lordsburg (0-1): Lost to Mesilla Valley, 54-40.
10. Loving (0-3): Lost to Eunice 42-6.
11. Questa (0-2): Open

WEEK FOUR ONE LINERS

Each week we will breakdown the games taking place across the state of New Mexico. We give our one line on each game plus a prediction.

FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH
Bloomfield (1-2) at Aztec (0-3): Bloomfield at 1-2 is one of the best teams under .500 but that will change tonight with a struggling Aztec team that has allowed 114 points with only 6 points scored. Bloomfield by 25+
Capitan (1-0) at Mescalero Apache (1-0): Plenty of unknowns but both opened with nice wins; Mescalero ranked 8th, Capitan 9th in 2A football could be a sneaky quality game. Capitan by a TD.
Carrizozo (0-2) at Hondo Valley (1-1): Hondo Valley is the better of the two and will roll in this contest as Carrizozo heads into the off-season 0-3. Hondo Valley 28-7.
Cuba (2-1) at Newcomb (0-3): Newcomb had too much to replace this season, Cuba has surprised some and despite the 7-6 loss to Shiprock last week have played well. Cuba but close.
Gateway Christian (2-1) at Lake Arthur (2-0): Hello 6-man football, both teams only won 2-games last season and looking much improved this season. Lake Arthur defense wins it.
Hagerman (1-2) at Dexter (2-1): Marco Munoz of Dexter is putting up points and yards while Hagerman coming off a crushing 62-19 loss last week. Dexter wins by ten.
Hatch Valley (1-1) at Hot Springs (0-3): The Hatch Valley Bears offense should get going tonight against a Hot Springs team that allows a handful of points. Hatch by a pair of 6's.
Hope Christian (2-1) at Estancia (1-2): RB Marino Rivera-Noblitt can get going for Estancia although they've dropped two in a row while Hope is coming off their first loss. Estancia upset by a three pointer.
Logan (1-2) at Tatum (2-1): A pair of gamers to watch in this game with Wyatt Wright (Logan) against Taylor Garner (Tatum) but Tatum has the better O and D. Tatum, 38-15.
Melrose (3-0) at Fort Sumner (3-0): Do we have an unofficial 8-man playoff/state championship type game. Tate Sorgen and Devon Bailey get the dub by 8.
Portales (3-0) at Lovington (2-1): Who is number one in 4A football? Portales is the defending champs, Grants is ranked two, but Lovington has made a statement for being in consideration. Lovington shocks here by a bakers dozen.
St. Pius X (1-1) at Bernalillo (2-0): Bernalillo has been much improved and things are rolling but St. Pius X has a little too much talent at this point. Spartans score but Sartans win, 24-17.
Taos (1-1) at Los Alamos (0-2): Taos Tigers on the prowl. Taos by a lot.
Thoreau (0-3) at Shiprock (2-1): Shiprock has had a nice season to this point and should head into the offseason at 3-1. Shiprock by 20.
Valencia (0-1) at Pojoaque Valley (0-1): The new game of the night gives us an evenly matched contest that Valencia should still win by 18 plus.

Game of the Night

Portales has quarterback Baylor Diaz who is averaging 233 total yards on the season and has the defending 4A state champs at 3-0 this season. Lovington, despite the loss last week, has played extremely well this season and much of that success is thanks to new name Jared Jeffrey (QB).

Upset of the Night

I picked Lovington above for the NMPreps predictions. I also for Grine's Picks am going to roll with Estancia over Hope. Estancia could struggle on the defensive side of the ball, some, but a scoring battle should come down to a late RB TD.

Friday Lines

St. Pius X -7.5
Shiprock -20
Hatch -12

Three intriguing but bold picks at the same time. St. Pius, historically is a 20 point favorite over Bernalillo but the Spartans with a pair of D2 commits is not your usual cellar team. Shiprock is better than Thoreau, Thoreau is down...way down. Hatch Valley and Hot Springs could be close but I like the Bears heading into the off-season at 2-1.

Honey, We're Going Streaking

Portales has won 12 straight.
Melrose has won 10 straight, 7-0 last season.

Mr. Football Candidates?

Devon Bailey, Melrose
Baylor Diaz, Portales
Marcos Rodriguez & Tres Arreola, Lovington

Yes, I know, two players won't win but have to highlight two very underrated defenders from Lovington. The seniors could be the x-factor tonight. Baylor Daiz of Portales was a name to know entering the season and is doing this in the air and on the ground with nearly 300-yards rushing. Devon Bailey is a next level player looking to help Melrose to another perfect season.

5A Football: Preview, Picks, & Predictions

Friday, March 26th

Artesia (1-2) at Hobbs (0-3): The 13th ranked Artesia Bulldogs (5A) is coming off a much needed win over Roswell last week. Running back Jake Barrera (2022) with a coming out party rushing for 180-yards and three touchdowns in the win is a name to follow. Hobbs (6A) is struggling as of late, finding themselves unranked this week, looking for one last splash to end the season. Junior Colton Graham (QB) has played well and one to keep an eye on heading into the off-season.
Grine's Pick: Artesia
Line: Artesia -10

Capital (2-0) at Santa Fe (1-1): 7pm. The battle in Santa Fe as the 20th ranked Capital Jaguars (5A) will look to hold off Santa Fe High School (6A). The Santa Fe Demons have been on the uptrend and after years of both teams in the cellar, we have one ranked, and plenty of meaningful football in this contest. Santa Fe will need to contain a Capital team that is averaging over 50-points per game.
Grine's Pick: Capital
Line: Capital -12.5

Del Norte (1-0) at Valley (1-0): 7pm. The Del Norte Knights came out swinging against Rio Grande last week winning 30-6 and looking to make case for the top 5A team in Albuquerque. The task this week will be against Valley, which is also coming off a much-much needed win over Highland, 8-0. You can expect the clock to be moving in this one as running back Isaiah Ortiz, Del Norte (2021) will be looking to get plenty of touches. Valley will also stay the course of a ground and pound but points will be needed to keep up with Del Norte in this one.
Grine's Pick: Del Norte
Line: Del Norte -9

Deming (1-1) at Alamogordo (3-0): 7pm. We knew Alamogordo would be solid this season and now they have the opportunity of going 4-0 and adding to the hype for the fall. Sean Hays leads the way for running backs with 376-yards on the season and could have a breakout performance against a Deming team that has shown troubles against the run at times. Deming does bring Joey Reza (2022/RB) and Marcos Aguilar (2023/QB) into the contest. Reza is coming off a solid performance last week against Mayfield.
Grine's Pick: Alamogordo
Line: Alamogordo -10.5

Gallup (0-3) at Miyamura (0-3): 7pm. Well, the good news for Gallup is that one team will have a win before they head to the hardwood. Miyamura has had much of the success in this contest and right now it's a coin flip on what could happen. Taking a winner, I am going with Miyamura as Gallup has still yet to find the endzone this season.
Grine's Pick: Miyamura
Line: Miyamura -4.5

Goddard (2-0) at Roswell (1-1): 7pm. This could have been the unofficial state championship had Roswell beat Artesia last week. Now we will just settle for a VERY good match-up between crosstown rivals. Goddard right now is looking like they take the crown as best team in 5A football. Roswell, well they still have one of the top head coaches in the state and have talent surrounding the roster. This one will be physical but it will be that second half adjustment that could determine it all.
Grine's Pick: Roswell
Line: Goddard -8.5

Piedra Vista (2-1) at Farmington (3-0): 12pm. The sixth ranked Farmington Scorpions (No. 2 in 5A) enters this contest with plenty of eyes watching this very talented squad. The have Caleb Carrillo (2022/QB), Macen Alley (2021/RB), Peyton Halliburton (2021/WR) and Chance Carrillo (2021/WR) that have this squad looking like one of the best. Maybe, we could get a Goddard and Farmington game, if they both win. We remember who won in the last state championship between the two. Back to this one, Piedra Vista is going to come out looking for an upset to end the season. Watch for Michael Candelaria to get his name in the known among the others from the region.
Grine's Pick: Farmington
Line: Farmington - 8

Taos (1-1) at Los Alamos (0-2): 7pm. The Taos are back? Taos is coming off a loss but looked impressive in their opener. They should control this contest as the Los Alamos Hilltoppers have given up 95 points and only seen the lights on the scoreboard once.
Grine's Pick: Taos
Line: Taos -18.5

Saturday, March 27th

Highland (0-1) at Belen (1-0): 1pm. The Belen Eagles, much improved in year two under head coach Ty House, coming off a 50-0 win over Valencia High School. The Eagles will again look to a quietly good roster that returned quarterback Ben Hirschfield (2021) but the story last week was Emmanuel Aragon (2022/RB) who finished with three TDs last week in the win. Another name for the Eagles is sophomore Elijah Romero (WR) who reached the endzone last week. Highland, the success story from 2019, fell in their opener 8 to 0 against Valley.
Grine's Pick: Belen
Line: Belen -12.5

Mayfield (1-1) at Onate (0-2): 1pm. With 2021 being 2021 could we consider this the trap game of the day? No. 11 Mayfield (5A) had it's one bad season a few years back but something about how this short Spring season bring weird outcomes could a recharged Onate squad pull the upset? Mayfield has the duo in the backfield however, in Calvin Cox (2022) and Derrick Martinez (2021) that can brake lose at any moment for a touchdown. Daniel Granados (2021/QB) and JJ Davis (2022/WR) also a connection to watch for the Trojans. Can the defense, led by Aiden Rosser (2022/SS) and Joseph Johnson (2022/LB) carry the Onate Knights to the win? Also, watch out for receiver Beto Garcia (2022/WR) who will make the Knights a dark horse in the fall with the 2022 class of talent.
Grine's Pick: Mayfield
Line: Mayfield -15.5

6A FOOTBALL PREVIEW, PICKS, & PREDICTIONS

Friday, March 26th

Artesia (1-2) at Hobbs (0-3): The 13th ranked Artesia Bulldogs (5A) is coming off a much needed win over Roswell last week. Running back Jake Barrera (2022) with a coming out party rushing for 180-yards and three touchdowns in the win is a name to follow. Hobbs is struggling as of late, finding themselves unranked this week, looking for one last splash to end the season. Junior Colton Graham (QB) has played well and one to keep an eye on heading into the off-season.
Grine's Pick: Artesia
Line: Artesia -10

Atrisco Heritage (1-0) at West Mesa (1-0): 7pm. It's been sometime that we've seen both Atrisco Heritage and West Mesa with a winning record. Both teams looking sharp in the opener as both have new head coaches changing things up - Knezevich (AHA; first year) and Ansotgue (WMHS; second year). Both bring next level talent into the game as Jaden Cowley (AHA/2021) hit the scene with 166-rushing yards last week will battle against Eastern New Mexico commit Ja'Calvin Newsom (WMHS/RB) who went for 146-yards and 2 touchdowns last week. The winner could actually find themselves ranked in the Top-20, that would be huge!
Grine's Pick: Atrisco Heritage
Line: Atrisco Heritage - 8.5

Capital (2-0) at Santa Fe (1-1): 7pm. The battle in Santa Fe as the 20th ranked Capital Jaguars (5A) will look to hold off Santa Fe High School. The Santa Fe Demons have been on the uptrend and after years of both teams in the cellar, we have one ranked, and plenty of meaningful football in this contest. Santa Fe will need to contain a Capital team that is averaging over 50-points per game.
Grine's Pick: Capital
Line: Capital -12.5

La Cueva (0-1) at Eldorado (0-1): 7pm. The 18th ranked La Cueva Bears (NMPreps Top-20) will look to wipe away their opening game loss to Los Lunas (No. 7). The Bears will look to senior WR Brad Thomas again who had a pair of touchdown catches last week. Eldorado (No. 17), also coming off a loss in the opener in what some could call the game of the night (47-43 loss to Volcano Vista) is looking to rebound. Nick Petty (QB) and Elijah Goree (RB) combo is one to see.
Grine's Pick: Eldorado
Line: Eldorado -2.5

Las Cruces (2-0) at Centennial (1-1): 7pm. The Bulldawgs of Las Cruces enter the contest ranked 3rd in the state and looking to lock up a perfect start to the season before a possible bowl game. Centennial (No. 8) coming off a loss to the top ranked Cleveland Storm is looking to get back on the winning side. Both teams can score putting in more than 30 points per game, Las Cruces defense could be the x-factor.
Grine's Pick: Centennial - upset watch?
Line: Las Cruces -6.5

Rio Rancho (2-0) at Cleveland (2-0): 7pm. Could this be the unofficial state championship game for 6A football this season? The is a high possibility unless the winner takes on a Las Cruces team (granted they win on Friday night too). Cleveland ranked No. 1 in the state vs Rio Rancho ranked No. 2 in the state is also the headline for tonight. Jeff Davison (CHS/2021) put his arm on display last week and looking to continue the winning ways for the Storm. New Rio Rancho QB Joey Cave is coming off a nice second half showing last week, can he overcome a stout Cleveland defense this week? Well, this is the rematch we've all wanted, lets hope the streams work or they allow enough of us in.
Grine's Pick: Cleveland
Line: Cleveland -1

Saturday, March 27th

Albuquerque (0-1) at Rio Grande (0-1): 5pm - Milne Stadium. An evenly match contest taking place at Milne as both teams searching for the win of the season. A few Top 250 players to watch in this contest like Luke Mummert (AHS/LB/2021) who is an unsigned talent that could breakout here. Rio Grande fell 30-6 in the game to 5A Del Norte last week and looking to have some success on the football field.
Grine's Pick: Albuquerque
Line: Albuquerque -10.5

Cibola (0-0) at Volcano Vista (1-0): 5pm - Community Stadium. The Metro-West neighbors will square off in what could be a game of the weekend, in an underrated way. Without the game last week, Cibola, with top rated quarterback Aden Chavez (2023) are outside the NMPreps Power-20. That likely changes with a game under their belt but that doesn't mean the Cougars wouldn't love to upset No. 9 Volcano Vista Hawks this Saturday. The Hawks are coming off perhaps the game of the week, last week, beating Eldorado (No. 17), 47-43 in the final seconds. We also said hello to Johnny Herrera whom passed for 316-yards with 5 TDs, in the win and rushed for another 50. Acen Aguilar (RB/2022) also had a showing out party with 117-yards rushing in the win and we can't forgot the WR performance by Kaden Valdez with 137-yards.
Grine's Pick: Volcano Vista
Line: Volcano Vista -8

Clovis (1-2) vs Carlsbad (2-1): 5pm. This could be the statement game for both teams as we look to end the Spring season. Clovis (No. 5 NMPreps Top-20) has dropped the last two games to the top ranked Cleveland Storm (No. 1) and last week to Rio Rancho (No. 2). Carlsbad enters the game ranked 10th in the state and looking to end the season on a positive note and above .500. The Cavemen are coming off a win over Hobbs at home last week, 27-21.
Grine's Pick: Carlsbad
Line: Clovis -3.5

Mayfield (1-1) at Onate (0-2): 1pm. With 2021 being 2021 could we consider this the trap game of the day? No. 11 Mayfield (5A) had it's one bad season a few years back but something about how this short Spring season bring weird outcomes could a recharged Onate squad pull the upset? Mayfield has the duo in the backfield however, in Calvin Cox (2022) and Derrick Martinez (2021) that can brake lose at any moment for a touchdown. Daniel Granados (2021/QB) and JJ Davis (2022/WR) also a connection to watch for the Trojans. Can the defense, led by Aiden Rosser (2022/SS) and Joseph Johnson (2022/LB) carry the Onate Knights to the win? Also, watch out for receiver Beto Garcia (2022/WR) who will make the Knights a dark horse in the fall with the 2022 class of talent.
Grine's Pick: Mayfield
Line: Mayfield -15.5

Sandia (0-0) at Manzano (0-1): 5pm - Wilson Stadium. The Manzano Monarchs are looking for some answers after a 53-8 loss during their opening weekend. Sandia didn't get to play last week and hoping to hit the field this week to get a season or game under their belt.
Grine's Pick: Sandia
Line: Sandia -10

Here are the week results and the current standings in the pursuit of the illustrious league pickem championship! Brown Beaver and a few others had only 2 wrong but he was able to get the better games picked correctly and nudged out 3 of us for the weekly top points and COACHED13 suffered a terrible week and fell out of the top spot as Piratefan02 is now the overall leader. Depends on this week and a pick or 2 could make or break anyone’s season.

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2021 Preseason All-New Mexico Team

NMPreps.com's All-New Mexico team for the 2021 basketball season. The list was voted on and nominations received after the 2020 season.

Natalie Jojola, 2021 (Los Lunas High School)
Scoop: Jojola is one of the top five players in the state of New Mexico, a fearless defender and a knock it down from well beyond the three-point line. The Tigers looking for their third straight championship.

Viane Cumber, 2021 (Sandia High School)
Scoop: Cumber, a University of New Mexico commit, returns for her senior season after averaging a double-double as a junior (23 points and 11 rebounds per game). Cumber is a must-see player and could take the Lady Matadors back into the Final Four.. or more.

Jaelyn Bates, 2022 (Volcano Vista High School)
Scoop: Will be a four-year starter for the Hawks when it's all said and done. Bates is one of the top guards in the state of New Mexico, she's coming off a 16 ppg season and only improving.

Natalia Chavez, 2022 (Volcano Vista High School)
Scoop: Natalia Chavez was the most outstanding players I seen at the 5A state basketball tournament. Length, size and a high IQ on the court. She has forward size but guard skills which allows her to play all over. Led the Hawks in scoring last season with 18 ppg behind a 26-3 overall record.

Wisdom Anthony, 2023 (Hobbs High School)
After she graduates Wisdom Anthony will place her name among the best ever in New Mexico. A starter since 8th grade Anthony continues to excel and has led the Lady Eagles to two state championships (2018, 2020) and a runner up (2019).

Cailee Crawford, 2021 (Highland High School)
One of the most talented players in the 2021 class is Crawford, a 6-foot-1 point-forward that has smooth handles, a jumper and the ability to take over. When she wants to take over a game, she can.

Lanae Billy, 2022 (Piedra Vista High School)
Already a four year varsity starter, Billy is looking to keep the Piedra Vista Panthers at the top of 5A basketball. She averaged 16 points per game last season.

Kiiyani Anitielu, 2022 (Farmington High School)
Some consider her the best shooter in the state of New Mexico and she backs it up dropping 22 points per game as sophomore last season for the Scorpions.

Juliana Aragon, 2022 (Bernalillo High School)
Part of a really talented class, Aragon continues to excel and led the Spartans to the Elite Eight last season. She averaged 22 points per game as a sophomore.

Hailey Martin, 2021 (Navajo Prep School)
She guided her squad to a state championship and was named to several post season awards. Martin will look to repeat as state champions and looking at Miss Basketball nomination.

Skyyla Guck, 2021 (Cobre High School)
We've had the watch on Guck for a pair of years now. The shooting guard went for 24 points per game last season for the Cobre Indians.

Hermanie Dominiguez, 2022 (Deming High School)
Likely the biggest secret and most underrated prospect heading into the season is Dominiguez. We seen her in Artesia last season and clearly one of the top players in the state. She helped guide Deming to an 18-11 record and state tournament bid.

Larissa Laborin, 2022 (Centennial High School)
5-foot-9 guard that is consider one of the top in the state of New Mexico. Helped the Hawks to a 27-5 record and Elite Eight showing last season.

Feelena Candalaria, 2021 (Los Lunas High School)
Arguably the best post player in the state of New Mexico, Candalaria is a walking double-double. A D1 talent that has plenty of upside and looking to help the Tigers to another state championship.

Riley Clavel, 2021 (Roy High School)
Part of the 20 points per game group last season, Clavel will look to again lead the way for the Roy/Mosquero team.

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

PRESEASON ALL-3A TEAM
Sam Henderson, Sandia Prep (2021)
Verrels Lukman, Hot Springs (2021)
Wyatt Vanmeter, Bosque (2021)
Matthew Gonzales, Robertson (2022)
Anthony Sanchez, Bosque (2022)
Javiel Garcia, Cobre (2021)
Daniel Xibille, NMMI (2021)
Devin Flores, St. Michael's (2022)
DJ Byron, West Las Vegas (2021)
Nathan Salcido, Hot Springs (2021)
Adadrian Jackson, Socorro (2022)
Jesus Ramos, Tucumcari (2022)

MVP WATCH
Sam Henderson, the 6-6 forward, for the Sandia Prep Sundevils is the early favorite but the Lukman from Hot Springs could be the majority favorite at the end of the short season.

3A OVERVIEW
Sandia Prep will again enter the season as the top team in the classification with the return of top player and a preseason all-New Mexico selection athlete in Sam Henderson. However, sitting 2-6 are all teams that could end up winning the state championship at the end of the season. Bosque, the defending champ as a duo in Vanmeter and Sanchez that are coming in sort of as an underdog being preseason ranked third. Hot Springs the 2019 champ has a duo with rings as well as Lukman and Salcido are going to be fun to watch this season - having a seasoned front court like this is going to be huge.

3A PICKS
State Champ - Hot Springs
Final Four - Hot Springs, Sandia Prep, Robertson, St. Mikes

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