Read: 6A Bracket Predictions. https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/hoops-pit-stop-week-8-bracket-predictions

2018 Preseason Rankings: No. 14 (6A) - Mayfield

Read: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/football-way-too-early-2018-preseason-football-rankings

The Wildcats have competed at the 5A level, but will drop to Class 4A along with several other former 5A schools.

Story: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/look-back-look-ahead-move-to-class-4a-excites-lovington

In case you missed it, Danny Gonzales was named defensive coordinator for Herm Edwards at Arizona State. Gonzales just finished his first year as defensive coordinator for Rocky Long at San Diego State. He has coached with Rocky for years at UNM and SDSU. Before that, he was a Lobo punter and played high school football at Valley.

The Best christmas movie.

Read: http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-mexico/best-bbq-nm/amp/?__twitter_impression=true


Agree or disagree? I think I might have my summer vacation plans.

Take care NMPreps Nation. Enjoy time with your family.

I really can't thank you enough for being with us on Preps. I love talking about our beautiful state, our amazing programs and most of all our student-athletes. Thank you for just enjoying a place that brings us together to talk sports because this is a state that truly loves it. Very underrated for the support we have and why NMPreps continues to be near the top!

It's been a great 8-years being with you! God Bless!

Note - I will be enjoying my day with my 5-year old son as well (of the 365 days a year it's one of the very, very few I try to stay away from our great site minus an hour or so). Awards will roll out again on Tuesday along with other weekly features.

Take care NMPreps Nation. Enjoy time with your families.

I really can't thank you enough for being with us on Preps. I love talking about our beautiful state, our amazing programs and most of all our student-athletes. Thank you for just enjoying a place that brings us together because this is a state that truly loves our sports. Very underrated for the support we have and why NMPreps continues to be near the top!

It's been a great 8-years being with you! God Bless!

Who are the contenders

Who are the favorites

Who are the dark horse/sleeper teams

What to watch during week 8

Post you week 8 rankings

Connor has committed to Newman University to continue playing baseball. Lots of upside for this young man!!

Week 8 Storylines.....

Las Cruces

Hobbs

Cleveland

Cibola

Valley

Albuquerque

Onate

Capital

Espanola Valley

Los Lunas

Kirtland Central

St. Mikes

Hope

Bernalillo

NMSU puts the first L to previously u beaten and #6 ranked Miami Hurricanes. And we'll drink to the Aggies till we wobble in our shoes!

Post your week 8 rankings ballot

Read: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/2017-new-mexico-linebacker-of-the-year

*****WEEK SEVEN SCOREBOARD (DECEMBER 18th - 23rd)*****

Friday, December 22nd
Alamogordo 51, Silver 48
Capital 73, Farmington 45
Carlsbad 51, Artesia 42
Espanola Valley 66, Kirtland Central 64
Las Cruces 64, Roswell 54
Quemado 68, Ramah 40
Reserve 88, Hatch Valley 55
Santa Fe 61, St. Mike's 46
Thoreau 75, Crownpoint 43
Valencia 49, Goddard 41

Thursday, December 21st
Aztec 64, Newcomb 59
Artesia 83, Hobbs 78
Belen 52, Silver 40
Bernalillo 71, Taos 68
Capital 85, Grants 60
Española Valley 63, Farmington 49
Gallup 50, Los Lunas 38
Kirtland Central 93, Laguna Acoma 49
Maxwell 60, Coronado 31
McCurdy 68, Mesa Vista 65
Reserve 63, Cliff 61
Robertson 54, Santa Rosa 42
Sant Fe Indian 53, Pojoaque Valley 27
To'hajiilee 58, Escalante 56
Thoreau 78, Rehoboth Christian 69
Tularosa 54, Socorro 47

Tuesday, December 19th
Alamogordo 55, Roswell 54
Bernalillo 72, Valencia 69
Clovis 76, Portales 37
Cuba 85, Tse' Yi' Gai' 48
Espanola Valley 88, Robertson 64
Eunice 60, Elida 49
Hatch Valley 46, Animas 37
Los Lunas 42, Santa Fe 33
Newcomb 81, Monument Valley 49
Pecos 60, Pojoaque Valley 26
Piedra Vista 92, Gallup 74
Santa Fe Indian 69, Ruidoso 58
Shiprock 74, Laguna-Acoma 50
Socorro 35, East Mountain 29
St. Michael's 63, Capital 50
Thoreau 73, Tierra Encantada 24
West Las Vegas 70, Mora 61

Grants - Damien Moleras
Grants - Gregory Harris
Española - JP Sena
Española - Isaiah Vigil
Capital - Tyler Alarid
Capital - Matt Smith
Tournament MVP - TJ Sanchez Capital

Read: https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/hoops-weekend-wire-2

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Blog (12/23): Lobos Win, New Mexico State Covers
J Grine

Lobos 87, Prairie View A&M 78
The game sure wasn't pretty and the first time that I have gone to a Lobo game at the PIT since (maybe college, surely before my son was born - he's five). I was the die hard Lobo fan that knew everything about everything. Where they went to high school, every stat, and I would watch the game or sit in my car listening to Mark Roberts call the game. A lot has changed at the PIT for a Lobo game. Good news is Saggios is still amazing!
Game notes: Dane was hot again from the outside finished with 14 points (3 of 4 from the 3-pointer), I like Antino Jackson. The Lobos struggle on defensive rebounds and mostly why PVAM kept this thing close the entire night.
The Good: Next season. The roster could look completely different again and the anticipation of the UCONN and Ohio State transfer among others.
The Bad: This team doesn't have a go-to, take over the game type of player.
Wishful Fan: I think this team might win a game in Las Vegas this season.
Silver Lining: I like Paul Weir. This season is going as expected and I still like watching this team more than the previous season.
Box Score: Joe Furstinger, 20 points and 10 rebounds. Antino Jackson - 17 points. Dane Kuiper - 14 points.

Aggies 69, Davidson 68
Well, after the Lobos game I rushed home to watch the Aggies in the Diamond Head Classic (Hawaii). Also, I had some money on the line with an Aggies (+0.5) on the line. So as you see the final score - thank you Jemerrio Jones! I surely thought the Aggies where going to roll, they looked like it mid-point before a Davidson run. End point, the Aggies cover (win the game) and my losing streak ends.

HOW BOUT DEM AGGIES!!!

New QB and they'll have to replace Baeza.

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