Rio Rancho’s RHP Alec Stanfield has committed to New Mexico State.

Thoughts?

BRACKET

(1) Hope Christian
(2) Dexter
(3) Socorro
(4) St. Michael's
(5) Robertson vs (12) Raton
(6) West Las Vegas vs (11) Cobre
(7) Hatch Valley vs (10) New Mexico Military Institute
(8) Zuni vs (9) Tularosa

CAPSULES
(1) Hope Christian (Record: 10-0, 3-0): The Hope Christian Huskies earned their first number seed after posting a perfect 10-0 record and 3-0 in district. The Huskies are led by quarterback Nick Henry who has tossed for over 1,500 yards on the season.
Head Coach: Gary Beck

(2) Dexter Demons (Record: 8-2, 3-0): The Dexter Demons enter the post season on a three game win streak through their district championship. The Demons hold signature wins over Santa Rosa, Hatch Valley and 3A State teams - Tularosa (9) and New Mexico Military (10). Quarterback Jarren Armaro, 2019, has passed for 1,598 yards and 12 touchdowns on the season.
Head Coach: Arturo Duran

(3) Socorro Warriors (Record: 9-1, 3-0): After a winning a district championship on Friday Night the Socorro Warriors earned the 3-seed in the 2018 bracket. The Warriors hold signature wins over 3A State playoff teams - Cobre and Hatch Valley along with 2A Tularosa. Maxamus Jaramillo, 2020, leads the way for the Warriors defense.
Head Coach: Damien Ocampo

(4) St. Michael's Horsemen (Record: 6-4, 3-1): After an 0-3 start to the season the St. Michael's Horsemen went 3-1 and won the 2-3A District Championship (via tie breaker). The Horsemen have a signature win over 3A State playoff team Robertson (5). Look for the senior duo between Dominic Morgan, QB, and Luke Kastendieck, WR in the post season.
Head Coach: Joey Fernandez

(5) Robertson Cardinals (Record: 8-2, 3-1): The Robertson Cardinals enter the post season as winners of 6 of the final 7 games. The Cardinals hold signature wins over West Las Vegas, Raton, and 3-seed Socorro. The Cardinals have four a duo in the backfield between Santiago Gonzales, 2019, and Antonio Padilla, 2020. Between the two of them they have over 1,000 rushing yards. QB Brandon Lucero has tossed for 970 yards on the season (9 games) and 14 touchdowns.
Head Coach: Leroy Gonzalez

(6) West Las Vegas Dons (Record: 6-4, 3-1): The Dons are the third of the trio of CO-District Champs from 2-3A. The Dons enter the post season as winners of 5 of the final 6 games after a 1-3 start. The Dons have signature wins over St. Michael's, Hatch Valley, and Raton. Darion Williams, 2019, and Antonio Bustamante, 2019, lead the way in the backfield for the Dons along with QB John Balizan, 2020, who has passed for 1,868-yards on the season.
Head Coach: Adrian Gonzales

(7) Hatch Valley Bears (Record: 5-5, 2-1): The Hatch Valley Bears earned a 7-seed after winning four of the final five games. They hold key wins over Silver, Tularosa and Estancia. The Bears are led by Juan Chairez, 2019, who holds an offer from Western New Mexico University.
Head Coach: Louis Howell

(8) Zuni Thunderbirds (Record: 7-3, 4-0): The Zuni Thunderbirds earned their best seed in program history after winning the 1-3A District Championship. Zuni is winners of six of their final eight games heading into the post season. Joey Gia Jr. leads the way for the Thunderbirds as they host a first-round game.
Head Coach: Joseph Claunch

(9) Tularosa Wildcats (Record: 5-5, 2-1). The Tularosa Wildcats are winners of three of the final five games as they enter the post season. The Wildcats have a win over playoff teams NMMI and Lordsburg. Traiton Griffin, 2020, leads the way for the Wildcats with over 600-yards rushing and 700-yards passing this season.
Head Coach: Richard Grace

(10) New Mexico Military Institute Colts (Record: 6-4, 1-2): The Colts had a key five game win streak to open the season but hope to carry their end of the season win over Tucumcari Rattlers into the postseason after dropping three of the final four. Jalil Brown, 2019, leads the way for the Colts out of the backfield.
Head Coach: Randy Montoya

(11) Cobre Indians (Record: 3-7, 1-2): The Cobre Indians enter the post season with three wins and key end of the season win over Hot Springs to put them into State. The schedule does feature playoff teams Santa Teresa, Robertson, Silver, Deming, Hatch Valley, and Socorro.
Head Coach: Jerry Martinez

(12) Raton Tigers (Record: 5-5, 1-3): With the final at-large bid in the State 3A bracket the Raton Tigers enter the postseason. Aden Vanderwater, 2019, leads the way for the Raton Tigers this season with over 1,000 yards passing and 800 yards rushing.
Head Coach: Tory Giamcomo

TEAM VIEWS

(1) St. Pius X Sartans (Record: 7-3 Overall, 5-0 District): The St. Pius X Sartans won 5-straight to end the season and seven of the final eight games on their way to earn the 1-seed. The signature wins for the Sartans are wins over Portales (2), Taos (3) and Kirtland Central (4). Key player to keep an eye on this post season for the Sartans is quarterback Derek Rivera, 2020. Head Coach: David Montoya

(2) Portales Rams (Record: 7-3 Overall, 3-0 District): The Portales Rams are entering the playoffs on a 5-game winning streak outscoring opponents 244 to 27. The Rams have key wins over Lovington (6), Dexter, and St. Michael's. Julian Urioste, 2019, the quarterback for the Rams is one to watch after passing for 1,352-yards and rushing for another 876-yards this season. Head Coach: Jaime Ramirez

(3) Taos Tigers (Record: 8-1 Overall, 4-1 District): A record type of season for the Taos Tigers winning 8-games and and starting the season 6-0. The Tigers have key wins over St. Michael's, Aztec, and Grants this season. Running back Jonathan Garcia, 2019, has rushed for over 1,100 yards this season as he will lead the Tigers into the playoffs. Head Coach: Art Abreau.

(4) Kirtland Central Broncos (Record: 7-3 Overall, 3-0 District): The Kirtland Central Broncos enter the playoffs on a seven game winning streak after starting the season 0-3. The Broncos hold key wins over Piedra Vista, Aztec and Bloomfield. One key player to watch during the playoffs is quarterback Brock Dowdy, 2020. Head Coach: Greg Jenks.

(5) Bloomfield Bobcats (Record: 6-4 Overall, 2-1 District): The Bloomfield Bobcats earned the 5-seed in the playoffs on a final night win over Aztec, 27-14 to finish second in district 1-5A. The Bobcats also hold wins over St. Michael's and Montezuma-Cortez, CO. The Bobcats are led by quarterback Rogelio Gonzales who has 1,996 passing yards (7 games) and 16 passing touchdowns this season. Head Coach: Bob Allcorn.

(6) Lovington Wildcats (Record: 5-4 Overall, 2-1 District): The Lovington Wildcats enter the playoffs after finishing second in district 4-4A. The Wildcats hold wins over playoff teams Ruidoso and Moriarty. Casey Perez, 2020, leads the way for the Wildcats; the quarterback has 1,830 yards passing and 16 passing touchdowns this season. Head Coach: Anthony Gonzales

(7) Grants Pirates (Record: 8-2 Overall, 3-2 District): The Grants Pirates enter the playoffs as winners of four of the final five games. This is one of the lowest seeds during the modern format for the State Playoffs (2005). The Pirates key wins are over playoff teams Bernalillo and Zuni. Running back Isaiah Johnson, 2020, leads the way out of the backfield. Head Coach: Rio Thompson.

(8) Ruidoso Warriors (Record: 6-4 Overall, 1-2 District): The Ruidoso Warriors, the 4A state champions in 2017, look to defend their title from the 8-seed this postseason. The Warriors started the season 5-1 and have key wins over Silver, Moriarty, and Hatch Valley. Gabriel Dorame (2019), Layson Powell (2020), and Grant Oberheu (2021), lead one of the top receiving cores in the classification. All three have over 500-yards receiving this season for a combined 16 total touchdowns. Head Coach: Kief Johnson

(9) Aztec Tigers (Record: 5-5 Overall, 1-2 District): The Aztec Tigers winners of 4 of the final 6 games enter the post season on the road as they travel to Ruidoso (8). The Tigers hold a key win over St. Pius X (1). The Tigers are led by 2,000 yard passing quarterback Zach Taylor a senior this season. Head Coach: Matthew Steinfeldt

(10) Silver Colts (Record: 5-5 Overall, 1-2 District): The Silver Colts have enter the post season after playing in a 5A district. The Colts started the season 5-1 with key wins over Cobre, Bowie (TX), and Round Valley (AZ). Key player to watch is Nathaniel Lucero who leads the defense for the Colts this season. Head Coach: Raul Diaz.

(11) Bernalillo Spartans (Record: 6-4 Overall, 2-3 District): The Bernalillo Spartans finish over .500 this season and have experience a record breaking season start the season 5-0. The Spartans have Damian Gutierrez (2019) who has passed for 1,273-yards this season along with 19 passing touchdowns. Head Coach: John Cabos

(12) Moriarty Pintos (Record: 3-7 Overall, 0-3 District): The Moriarty Pintos will travel to Bloomfield during the first round to face former head coach Bob Allcorn. The Pintos have schedule with top teams Kirtland Central, Portales and Ruidoso this season. Xavier Romero leads the way out of the backfield with 767-yards. Head Coach: Joseph Anaya.

Most Intriguing Score From Friday - Week 11

Top Prospects Class of 2019 - 6A

Adrian Gomez - RB - Centennial
Andres Hernandez - CB - Gadsden
Andres Santaella - RB/LB - Gadsden
Antonio Beltran - RB - Valley
Antonio Gonzalez - RB - Atrisco Heritage Academy
Austin Walker - DE - Manzano
Blaine Gallegos - DL - Rio Rancho
Brandon Mahoney - DE - Mayfield
Brandon Veliz - WR - Onate
Brent Rigtrup - P - Centennial
Camren Schroer - QB - West Mesa
Carlos Ruiz - LB - West Mesa
Chase Chaloupek - RB - Las Cruces
Christopher Thomas - RB - Cleveland
D'andre Williams - RB - La Cueva
Dakota Powell - QB - Manzano
Damion Lopez - DL - Atrisco Heritage Academy
Darian Lowery - LB - Cleveland
David Lease - LB - Valley
David Patterson - WR - Rio Rancho
DeAnte Bernard - WR - Sandia
Demarco Fitch - RB - Clovis
Dion Hunter - LB - Cleveland
Dominic Mesgale - QB - Albuquerque
Dylan Summer - QB - La Cueva
Elijah Davis - LB - Cibola
Evin Gray - S - Hobbs
Ezekiel Fox - WR - Manzano
Fred Mady III - LB - La Cueva
Gabriel Portillo - C - Hobbs
Gene Gonzales - CB - Rio Grande
Guy Dunnivan - DL - Centennial
Ivan Molina - WR - Las Cruces
Jack Blankenship - WR - Manzano
Jackson Kinney - WR - Hobbs
Jacob Burkett - LB - Hobbs
Jacob Diaz - WR - Onate
Jacob Mena - WR/S - Gadsden
Jaime Rivera - WR - Hobbs
Jake Burke - C - Carlsbad
Jake Deatherage - QB - Volcano Vista
Jason Dominguez - RB - Las Cruces
Jaxon Loranc - G - Mayfield
Jayden Diaz - CB - Onate
Jaylen Mason - LB - Clovis
Jaylen Morgan - RB - Rio Rancho
Jed Edgar - OL - Manzano
Jimmy Harrison - LB - Hobbs
JJ Ruiz - RB - West Mesa
Joe Ramos - WR - Gadsden
Jordan Marquez - RB - Atrisco Heritage Academy
Joseph Lara - RB - Mayfield
Josh Beard - LB - Hobbs
Josh Carmon - DE - Gadsden
Jove Messenger - WR - Valley
Justin Baca - RB - Volcano Vista
Kendrick Milford - DE - La Cueva
Kennedy Aleman - WR - Las Cruces
Kyle Daniell - RB/LB - Carlsbad
Lance Frost - QB - Centennial
Lawrence Bussey - LB - La Cueva
Matt Moore - LB - Valley
Marcos Valencia - Valley
Marcus Steele - QB - Cibola
Mark Garcia - RB - West Mesa
Mckay Cook - RB - Piedra Vista
Michael Stevens - DL - Carlsbad
Michael Canta - LB - Hobbs
Nathaniel Manzanares - WR - Cibola
Orlando Ayon - FS - Rio Grande
Peter Escobedo - CB - Gadsden
Randy Nieto - RB - Cleveland
Savion Andrews - RB - Albuquerque
Semaj Cotton - WR - Hobbs
Stephon Chavez - LB - Rio Grande
Tate Collins - RB - Carlsbad
Taylor Miterko - T - Carlsbad
Will Childers - S - Hobbs
Wyatt Hotter - G - Carlsbad
Xavier Ivey-Saud - RB - Manzano


*Some schools will play in a different classification in 2018. We used the 2017 alignment.

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Top Prospects in 2019 - 5A (2/19)
Top Prospects in 2019 - 4A (1/29)
Top Prospects in 2019 - 3A & 2A (1/23)
Top Prospects in 2020 - 6A (3/19)
Top Prospects in 2020 - 5A (1/31)
Top Prospects in 2020 - 4A (1/26)
Top Prospects in 2020 - 3A & 2A (1/19)
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Top Returning Quarterbacks (1/23)
Top Returning Running Backs
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What does your bracket look like after Friday?

Final was LL 35 Belen 13

Paradise Valley CC. Great to see Ryan back on the field after being in a terrible roll over accident.

THURSDAY
Menaul 56, Alamo Navajo 6
St. Pius X 42, Grants 7
West Mesa 24, Atrisco Heritage 7

FRIDAY
Animas 52, Springer 0 - F
Artesia 55, Alamogordo 13 - F
Bloomfield 27, Aztec 14 - F
Capital 41, Santa Fe 0 - F
Centennial 42, Gadsden 0 - F
Cleveland 42, Rio Rancho 7 - F
Del Norte 70, Los Alamos 20 - F
Deming 49, Silver 35 - F
Dexter 38, Tularosa 14 - F
Eldorado 38, Sandia 28 - F
Hobbs 37, Carlsbad 35 - F
Jal 62, Loving 8 - F
Kirtland Central 56, Gallup 14 - F
La Cueva 10, Clovis 7 - F
Las Cruces 13, Mayfield 3 - F
Melrose 56, Pine Hill 0
Navajo Prep 33, Cuba 9 - F
NMMI 43, Tucumcari 14 - F
Piedra Vista 28, Farmington 7 - F
Portales 48, Lovington 6 - F
Robertson 28, West Las Vegas 6 - F
Roswell 24, Goddard 21 - F
Ruidoso 36, Moriarty 8 - F
Santa Teresa 37, Chaparral 0 - F
Socorro 19, Hatch Valley 12 - F
St. Michael's 21, Raton 6 - F
Taos 35, Bernalillo 16 - F
Valley 48, Valencia 0 - F
Volcano Vista 35, Cibola 21 - F
Wingate 24, Tohatchi 20 - F
Zuni 56, Thoreau 6 - F

SATURDAY
Capitan at Escalante
Carrizozo at Elida
Dora at Mesilla Valley
Espanola Valley at Pojoaque Valley
Hagerman at Texico
Lordsburg at Newcomb
Manzano at Albuquerque
Miyamura at Highland
Ramah at Logan
Shiprock at Rio Grande

Post your pick to win the state championship. Lock before the playoffs start.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...mon-evans-retain-jobs/?utm_term=.bd8083088cd7

I'm guessing they weren't able to find a way to safely fire him for cause.

Brackets will be released at approx. 11:30pm on Saturday.

Dominic Tellez has committed to NAIA Arizona Christian

Post game thoughts here

Capitan (2-7) at Escalante (8-2)
Carrizozo (8-2) at Elida (8-1)
Dora (5-5) at Mesilla Valley (2-7)
Espanola Valley (2-7) at Pojoaque Valley (2-7)
Hagerman (4-5) at Texico (3-7)
Laguna (4-5) at Hope Christian (9-0)
Lordsburg (3-7) at Newcomb (9-1)
Los Lunas (6-2) at Belen (6-3)
Manzano (5-4) at Albuquerque (4-5)
Miyamura (1-8) at Highland (1-8)
Ramah (3-6) at Logan (4-6)
Shiprock (2-7) at Rio Grande (1-8)

Los Lunas and Belen will battle for the district championship with their contest today. Also, Los Lunas, with the win, could climb in the 5A bracket placement and not only secure a bye into the quarterfinals. Belen could play up to around the 5-seed with a win today.

Manzano gets a last tune up against Albuquerque in a non-district game. Espanola and Pojoaque get Valley bragging rights today. Miyamura and Highland get to leave the season with a win, both are at 1-8. Rio Grande and Shiprock will have the chance to end on a good note as well. Hope Christian will be 1 of 5 left undefeated teams in New Mexico (6A-2A), the only in 3A.

2A Football Playoffs Today; Jal Won Last Night, 62-8

Read: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/week-11-friday-night-recap-5

Today is jersey day. What was your first jersey? favorite jersey?

Poster you'd like to have dinner with?

All-Poster Team this season

Robertson 28, West Las Vegas 6 - F
St. Michael's 21, Raton 6 - F
Wingate 24, Tohatchi 20 - F
Zuni 56, Thoreau 6 - F


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Post game thoughts?
How would you seed the teams?

Thoughts?

5. Ruidoso at Moriarity 350 miles
4 Shiprock at Rio Grande 444 miles Robertson could travel to West Las Vegas 888 times
3. La Cueva at Clovis 470 Miles Rio Rancho can travel to Cleveland 86 times
2. Capitain at Escalante 544 Miles Mayfield could travel to Aggie Memorial 62 times
1. Lordsburg at Newcomb 736 miles Roswell High could travel to the Wool Bowl 177 times

Round trip miles apply Happy traveling

Jake Rivera is signing with Northeastern Junior College

Wilson Bannister is signing with Pima

Brent Rigtrup is signing with Eastern Arizona