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Week 7 Games aka BIG BOY WEEK

Rio Rancho 6-0 vs. Cleveland 6-0 +1,500 (Upset is Cleveland +2,000)
Eldorado 3-2 vs. Clovis 3-2 +1,000 either way
La Cueva 3-2 vs. Manzano 3-2 +1,000 either way
Artesia 5-1 vs. Alamogordo 3-2 +500 (Upset is Alamogordo +2,000)
Onate 4-2 vs. Carlsbad 2-4 +300 (Upset is Carlsbad +2,000)
Las Cruces 4-1 vs. Hobbs 1-4 +400 (Upset is Hobbs +2,000)
Cibola 2-4 vs. Piedra Vista 5-1 +400 (Upset is PV +1,500)
Cobre 2-4 vs. Silver 2-4 +1,000 either way
Lovington 0-6 vs. Santa Teresa 1-5 +1,000 either way
Dexter 5-1 vs. Eunice 4-2 +500 (Upset is Eunice +1,500)
Valley 0-5 vs. Atrisco Heritage 0-4 +1,000 either way
Taos 3-3 vs. St. Michael’s 3-2 +500 (Upset is Taos +1,000)

If you have not watched any of the free online broadcasts of the Artesia Bulldogs games you are missing out on one of the clearest, most professional and totally free broadcasts in high school football. The only (and I mean only) slight criticism is that they do not use replays. They do refer to off screen replays during the broadcast for clarity and fairness. By the way Joey, if you still have that cough next time try swigging some lemon Airborne during the game. Oh, there was one glitch on second thought...the broadcast abruptly ended with over a minute left in the game. But like you often say during a game "it doesn't matter" because the Los Lunas game was over before the dogpile even took place. LMBO And, don't get me started about the "World Famous Bulldog Bowl" as you also always say. But just out of morbid curiosity folks, do a google earth of the Los Lunas stadium versus the Bulldog Bowl and the Hobbs stadium. I mean really...Hobbs entities have amassed about 70 million dollars (cash, land for services swap, etc) for a world class recreational/athletics facility now under construction and Los Lunas cannot scrap up a few hundred thousand to help out their situation. Come on people. Your kids are important too. Anyway, congrats to the Bulldogs and to Joey!

LSU vs. Florida just postponed because of Hurricane Matthew

GAME PREVIEW: Rio Rancho Powers Collide This Friday Night, No. 1 vs. No. 2

Friday Night at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, No. 1 Rio Rancho will take on No. 2 ranked Cleveland. Each high school football team is 6-0 on the season, the game is hands down the biggest high school football game between the two programs, ever.


Link
https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/rio-rancho-powers-collide-this-friday-night-no-1-vs-no-2

Week 7 Roll Call

Where are you at?

Whats the tailgate look like?

Week 7: Top-25 Previews

Today, we take a tour around the state of New Mexico and preview the games taking place for week seven.

No. 1 Rio Rancho (6-0) at No. 2 Cleveland (6-0), Friday, 7pm: One verse two. Not much more that we could write that will have you grab the family and head to Rio Rancho, New Mexico for the battle between the teams that represent high school football in New Mexico. Two of the best teams, two of the best offensive teams along with two of the top programs that produce some of the best next level talent in terms of players sent to the next level. This one has everything from both teams averaging over 40 points per game, Rio Rancho features top player in Josh Foley who has placed himself among the top vote getters for the NMPreps.com Mr. Football Award against the Cleveland Storm who feature a plethora of talent in a duo of running backs Nikko Papadopoulos and Shawn Nieto. A shootout is an understatement for this old fashion duel of straight shooters. Not much for a difference maker besides the team that has the ball in the final seconds of the final quarter (maybe overtime).

Prediction: Rio Rancho 49, Cleveland 48

No. 3 Las Cruces (4-1) at No. 25 Hobbs (1-4), Friday, 7pm: Can you believe that we are in week three of district play this week? District 3-6A is shaping to be a final week showdown with a middle tier that is clear as mud. However, we feature a team at the top against the Eagles who are trying to stay airborne. The Bulldawgs of Las Cruces feature one of the best offensive lines in the state led by mid-season All-State member Tristan Olson along with featuring two of the best play makers in quarterback Payton Ball and wide receiver Brandon Baeza. Hobbs not backing down feature some top talent in a junior quarterback Gavin Hardison who has passed for over 1,700-yards on the season. The Eagles like to hang around in games but this one might be a contest out of reach with the young 'Dawgs just too talented but don't place your money too quick as we have a season of unknowns. We've seen the line of a David slaying Goalith once before, at this point, as in any shootout you better hope you have enough bullets in the chamber.

Prediction: Las Cruces 42, Hobbs 26

No. 4 Volcano Vista

No. 5 Artesia (5-1) at No. 23 Alamogordo (4-2), Friday, 7pm: Another Bulldog that has itself among the best of the best in New Mexico High School football this season. The Artesia Bulldogs are (5-1) on the season and have played one of the toughest schedules this season with the battle test against Los Lunas and Cleveland. Alamogordo (4-2) who is looking to get some swagger back after being upset last week will look to the comfort of their home turf as they take on the number one ranked team from 5A football. This could be the battle and winner take all for the 5A Quarterback of the Year as Taylor Null and his touchdown stat taking on the yards grabber Kyle Hooper of Alamogordo. Both teams have played well on defense with Alamogordo only giving up 115 points, Artesia 111 on the season through six games. The difference could be an Artesia offense that has scored 251 on the season with Alamogordo putting up 197.

Prediction: Artesia 41, Alamogordo 33

No. 6 Onate (4-2) at No. 20 Carlsbad (2-4), Friday, 7pm: Onate is coming off one of the program's biggest win of the season in a Top-10 win over Mayfield during week 6. Carlsbad who has matched the win total of 2015 is ready to take another step in the right direction. Onate is quickly emerging as a team to watch deep into the playoffs this season and have seen a rise in the interest of their offense. Running back Sal Yanez has been of the quickest stars to be rags to riches name to know. The Knights of course of talent on defense in the terms of linebackers Matthew Young and Forest McKee to name only two. Carlsbad won't go down without a fight as they have shown multiple times this season and bring running back Jaykan Willis to the table. Difference will be can the Carlsbad Cavemen move the chains, limit turnovers and then stop the Knights.

Prediction: Onate 28, Carlsbad 13

No. 7 Eldorado (3-2) at No. 10 Clovis (3-2), Friday, 7pm: Talk about playoff implications in this contest and either team could start to argue for a Top-4 seed, which would give either team a bye in the 2016 State Tournament. Eldorado is the team we are waiting to be amazed with as they have dropped a pair of close games but haven't disappointed on offense going for over 40 points in four of their five games. Clovis, much like Eldorado, is a team that is sort of floating under this radar with recent question regarding their offensive attack. They opened the season winning 46-10 and 34-14 but then only put up 7, 27 and 13 in recent weeks. Good news for the Clovis is the Eagles have been known to struggle at times on defense. The Eagles have to like the match up as they have to be just a tad better on offense and though the Wildcats want to eat the clock they still have to cross the goal line more than the Eagles.

Prediction: Eldorado 40, Clovis 24

No. 11 Manzano (3-2) vs No. 13 La Cueva (3-2), Friday, 7pm: Both teams are 3-2 on the season, both teams are on the bottom half of the middle tier looking for any convincing edge to be State Tournament worthy. The loser could be fighting for a playoff at-large bid but don't be surprised if this could be the under card District Championship outside of the Eldorado Eagles and Clovis Wildcats game. Manzano has some offensive weapons in Jordan Byrd and Xavier Ivey-Saud that look to continue their under the radar marquee season. La Cueva, much improved from last season, is playing just as well as Manzano and could have you looking at them as a potential sleeper. They feature a 1-2 punch on offense in quarterback Chris Campbell and receiver Kevin Fanelli.

Prediction: La Cueva 31, Manzano 29

No. 15 St. Pius X (5-1) at Grants (4-2), Friday, 7pm: The Port of the Pirates well feature one of the biggest games of the season with a visit from the 15th ranked team in the state of New Mexico. The Sartans of St. Pius X bring next level talent in quarterback Drew Ortiz who has been - fire - this season. St. Pius X has one of the best, least talked about, offensive teams this season with an average of 47.7 points per game. Grants will need to do everything in it's power to stop one of the hottest teams in 5A football.

Prediction: St. Pius X 47, Grants 19

No. 16 Piedra Vista (5-1) vs No. 22 Cibola (2-4), Friday, 7pm: District 1-6A kicks off this week and we wait to see if the Cougars or Panthers find what could be projected as the final win on the season. Cibola played spoiler to one bubble team two weeks ago beating Sandia and could put the final nail in the coffin for the Piedra Vista Panthers who started 5-0 but dropped a bombshell falling to Manzano without any punch in the game. Elijah Gamboa is the name to know in Panther country. Cibola features their own quarterback in Gannon Chavez. The Cougars like to keep it low in scoring and if the Panthers allow them to hold them to under the magical number of 20, an upset will happen (maybe not a major upset but an upset nonetheless).

Prediction: Cibola 21, Piedra Vista 18

No. 17 Belen (5-1) at Valencia (1-4), Friday, 7pm: Yes, both teams hail from Valencia County but the hill at Valencia could be much bigger than Tome' in this contest. The Belen Eagles have proven to be much improved from the woes of last season only winning three games. They have some prospects on the rise, we are taking notice, in Zach Halterman, Brandon Carrejo and Dominic Garcia to name only a few. Garcia made the Tate Branch All-New Mexico team in Week 6.

Prediction: Belen 42, Valencia 6

No. 18 Moriarty (5-0) at Thoreau (1-5), Friday, 7pm: No upset possible in this game. Yes, we like to envision any given night when it comes to football on Friday night and know I am not being too harsh on Thoreau. They are just outmatched at every position in this contest. Moriarty features an offense that has only given up 15-points on the season and put up an average of 37 points per game. Thoreau has allowed over 250 points per game this season. Tapia & Tapia (Dylan and Elijah) will look to continue their season of lighting up the lightbulbs on the scoreboard.

Prediction: Moriarty 50, Thoreau 0

No. 19 Goddard (3-3) at Deming (0-6), Friday, 7pm: Deming is rebuilding for 2017. Goddard has been building in 2016. After a 1-3 start the Goddard Rockets have won the last two including an upset win over Alamogordo last week. The Rockets feature two of the most exciting players in 5A football in Cameron Stevenson and Devin Quirez. The two should be able to move the ball north, south and east, west without much of a problem. Two numbers than stick out in this one is Goddard averaging 36.2 points per game (217 total) and Deming averaging 4.5 (27 on the season).

Prediction: Goddard 44, Deming 6

No. 24 Sandia (2-3) vs Santa Fe (0-5), Saturday, 1pm: Both teams enter the game on a losing streak. Sandia on a 3-game skid after a start that featured outcomes of 50-0 and 41-13. Santa Fe one of the state of New Mexico's longest losing streaks at 19 (last win was October 3rd, 2014). Sandia the favorite in the contest features some of the best talent that just sprinkled some of the season bad luck. Nothing to do on Saturday take a look at Jacob Archibeque one of the best quarterbacks in the state. However, right now Sandia is going into this game 0-0 with anything possible. J.C.

Prediction: Sandia 50, Santa Fe 6.

Bye: No. 4 Volcano Vista, No. 8 Mayfield, No. 9 Centennial, No. 12 Los Lunas, No. 14 Roswell, No. 21 Robertson

Fab 50

No. 26 Estancia: Bye
No. 27 Hatch Valley vs Pampa, Texas
No. 28 Farmington vs Gallup
No. 29 Miaymura vs No. 45 Bloomfield
No. 30 West Mesa vs Highland
No. 31 Albuquerque vs Rio Grande
No. 32 Dexter vs Eunice
No. 33 Portales vs. Hope Christian
No. 34 St. Mikes vs Taos
No. 35 Capital: Bye
No. 36 Valley vs No. 37 Atrisco Heritage Academy
No. 37 Atrisco Heritage Academy vs No. 36 Valley
No. 38 Escalante vs McCurdy
No. 39 Del Norte vs Los Alamos (Saturday)
No. 40 Ruidoso vs NMMI
No. 41 Silver vs No.Cobre
No. 42 Aztec vs No. 43 Kirtland Central
No. 43 Kirtland Central vs No. 42 Aztec
No. 44 Gateway Christian vs Mesilla Valley Christian
No. 45 Bloomfield vs No. 29 Miaymura
No. 46 Socorro vs Hot Springs
No. 47 West Las Vegas vs Santa Fe Indian
No. 48 Grants vs No. 15 St. Pius X
No. 49 Cobre vs No. 41 Silver
No. 50 Lordsburg: Bye

Week 7: Staff Picks

Each week the staff at NMPreps.com shares their picks for the week of games. Today, we share our week 6 picks of the football season.

Record: 45-23

A better week last week for Grine going 8-3 on his - don't take his advice - picks. Each week I try to come up with witty ways to describe my picks. This week we go straight to the point. Maybe, this will be a better way.

The Picks

Rio Rancho vs Cleveland: Rio Rancho
You really can't pick against the Rams could you?

Eldorado vs Clovis: Eldorado
The Eldo offense.

La Cueva vs Manzano: La Cueva
I wanted Manzano but something about a Bear.

Artesia vs Alamogordo: Artesia
I love going with upsets, my record reflects that I go with an upset too many times.

Onate vs Carlsbad: Onate
Yeah, call me weird but I typed Carlsbad. Yet, I haven't had luck there.

Las Cruces vs Hobbs: Las Cruces
Why am I feeling all of these upsets but not picking them.

Cibola vs Piedra Vista: Cibola
Cibola moves to 3-4 on the season.

Cobre vs Silver: Cobre
Maybe another like the Cibola pick in an upset that doesn't feel like an upset pick.

Lovington vs Santa Teresa: Hmmm.... Santa Teresa
????

Dexter vs Eunice: Dexter
Well, I have to say Dexter even with the question marks.

Valley vs Atrisco: Valley
500 dead or alive.

Taos vs St. Mikes: St. Mikes
St. Mikes.

RAPID FIRE: GAMES TO WATCH THIS WEEK

Game of the Week: No. 1 Rio Rancho vs No. 2 Cleveland. What more could you ask in the terms of "Game of the Week". Josh Foley the consensus for Top Running Back in the state vs Nikki Papadopoulos the player of the week n week 5 after scoring five touchdowns.

Upset Watch of the Week: No. 23 Alamogordo vs No. 5 Artesia. Yes, this is not the choice to take. However, Alamogordo hasn't had their statement game this season - last year it was Mayfield. This is the chance and why not when you have an offense that has the talent to make it interesting in any contest.

Coaching match up to Watch: Ron McMath, West Mesa vs Stacey Washington, Highland. Both are fiery coaches - yes all are - but these two have the state playoff to play for. This preseason I picked them to be the best two from this district. The winner takes a closer step.

X Factor of the Week: Chris Campbell, La Cueva. We know the wide reciever is killing it this year but Campbell is the X-Factor in a game against Manzano. These two are playing for the state tournament, Campbell is the player that is ready to make known they could be a threat for winning a game in the state tournament.

Under the Radar Game of the Week: Hot Springs vs Socorro. 4A game that we could correctly use pretender vs contender for the state tournament. Socorro at 6-0 hasn't made many believers, some, not all and this game will start to have the seesaw in their favor with a win.

Under Hyped Game: Kirtland Central vs Aztec. Not exactly the headline that you expect for the word hype. However, two offenses that could move the chains in a high scoring affair. Plenty on the line with few at-large bids left.

Close call Game: Miyamura vs Bloomfield. The Patriots are 4-1 on the season. They have an offense that at moments looks solid, but something about a killer instinct is needed in this game. They have won big but we expected some shutouts. Bloomfield, this unknown 3-2 team that is on a three game win streak. Bloomfield offense also struggles and needs to make sure this one stays in the 20's, they won their last two by scores of 26-0, 28-21, and 26-24. If it gets into the 30's we like the Patriots.

Shootout Game: Las Cruces vs Hobbs. Is it crazy to consider this on the upsets of games - yes - that is why I didn't create any morning controversy or consider calling for my head. However, even though Hobbs is 1-4 on the season they can score. They have put up 37, 56 and 41 in their last three games. Las Cruces is 4-1 and ranked third in the state. They too can score putting up 41, 42 and 55 in their last three games. Over or under 110?

Rivalry Game To Watch: Cobre vs Silver. Cobre is coming off a huge win over a Fab 50 team. Silver sort of up and down. This one puts either team closer to a top-7 spot at state, Silver coming off a tough one to Ruidoso last week in a 36-33 loss could add extra needed to win this one. However, Cobre is this sleeping giant that could have only been poked last week.

Will post here

Historically What Player Do You Associate With Each School in NM?

So I thought it would be a good time to start a thread highlighting our HS Hoops talent and players looking to go to the next level. Please feel free to add to the list I have started with the player name, HS and what schools he is receiving interest from.

Desmond Carpenter 6'2" Guard Cibola HS - Interest from New Mexico Highlands, Northern NM
Clay Patterson 6'0" Guard Rio Rancho HS - Fort Lewis (verbal I believe)
Jeremy Anaya 5'11" Guard Capital HS - Interest from Northern NM, Embry Riddle (Prescott), NMMI
David Marquez 6'0" Guard Santa Fe HS - Interest from NMMI
James Garcia 6'4" Guard Pojoaque HS - Interest from Southwestern College
Bryce McCallister 6'7" Wing Artesia HS - Interest from NMSU, LCU, NMMI, Adams St
Brendon Boatwright 6'8" Forward Carlsbad HS - Fort Lewis (may have verbally committed)

2018+
Marlon Cunningham 6'8" Post Albuquerque High - VERBAL UNM

Top Defensive Players to Watch This Week?

Great article about Josh Foley and the Rams by Mark Smith of the Albq Journal

https://www.abqjournal.com/861320/rrhs-josh-foley-is-ram-tough.html

Small School Football in Week 6

Must See Game

Dexter (5-0) vs Estancia (4-1): What more could you ask for in a contest in a classification than with the number one verse the number two team? Both teams light up the scoreboard with both averaging around 32 points per game. Estancia is the type of even kill team that will wear you down as they have poured on points in the second half. Dexter is the team that can jump out early and hang around and on for a win. Both have played a Fab 50 team this season, Estancia is 0-1 with an opening night loss by one point to Robertson. Dexter is 1-0 as they jumped out for an upset win over Portales last week.

Prediction: Estancia 28, Dexter 27

Rapid Fire

I See(d) You: Capitan (4-1) vs Texico (0-4). Capitan is currently ranked 3rd for week six in 3A football, Texico is 0-4. Texico could be the best team without a win. Capitan the team floating on the fringe that could sneak onto the green.

Need to Win Now: Santa Rosa (1-4) vs Hope Christian (2-3). Santa Rosa is part of this lower mid tier group of teams that is ranked in 3A but could use a win this week to a bruised and beat up Huskies team.

Hammertime: Eunice (3-2) vs Tucumcari (0-5). Eunice has the opportunity to put a hammer down on Tucumcari, the Rattlers are in a rebuld. However, Eunice can't afford a bankruptcy of a game.

Upset Stomach: Dora (2-2) vs Melrose (4-1). Dora played well against an injury stricken Gateway team last week. Was it a circumstance outcome or could it have been enough to get the ball rolling.

Stats

Passing Leaders

Johnny Plowman - Lordsburg - 1,049-yards

Kari York - Eunice - 463-passing yards, 6 touchdowns.

Brandon Lucero - Tohatchi - 414-yards, 3 touchdowns.

Roland Catron - Navajo Pine - 405-passing yards.

Tristan Martinez - Escalante - 321-yards.

Jarren Amaro - Dexter - 303-yards, 3 touchdowns.

Ivy League proposing that schools should not be allowed to make verbal offers until September 1st of Junior Year. Thoughts?

https://www.insidehighered.com/news...rly-recruitment-athletes#.V-0NUzZ3e5F.twitter

Grants has a new player to watch out for this season and years to come. Koby Garcia is his name a 6'1 guard from Goddard. Garcia was on JV during the 2015-2016 season. But he is definitely one of the top players in his 2019 class which is loaded with talent. The 6'1 guard posses great body control and knows how to finish with contact. Also he is a threat on the perimeter as well.I believe he is playing with the Bairstow Boomers this upcoming spring. Garcia and Jalen Munn (Cleveland) are the only two sophomores (I've seen) dunking consistently. His name will definitely be on the radar this season.

It's almost October so interested in how people see the Pre-Season Rankings

ENMU Men's Soccer (3-5-1)
James Gutierrez (La Cueva)- 13 Goal Against, 33 saves
Kyle Habetler (Albuquerque)- 1 Assist

ENMU Women's Soccer (3-4-1)
Jenna Sievers (Clovis)- 1 Assist

Fort Lewis Women's Soccer (4-4-1)
Alicia Sanchez (Sandia) 4 Goals and 2 Assists
Shayla Malecki (La Cueva) 5 Goals
Courtney Riley (La Cueva) 2 Assists

NMHU Women's Soccer (1-6-1)
Makenna Luster (Volcano Vista)- 7 Goals Against, 16 Saves
Salina Lucero (Sandia)- 2 Goals
Alexandra Rodriquez (Eldorado)- 1 Assist
Savannah Montoya (Cleveland)- 1 Goal

NMSU Women's Soccer (3-9-0)
Ashley Martin (Cleveland)- 19 Goal Against, 69 Saves
Samantha Afonso (St. Pius)- 1 Assist
Audriana Chavez (Cleveland)- 2 Goals
Rebecca Mazzie (Albuquerque)- 1 Assist
Valerie Maestas (Eldorado)- 1 Goal and 1 Assist
Gabby Campbell (St. Pius)- 1 Goal and 2 Assists
Devin Hart (Hope Christian)- 1 Goal
Mariah Baker (Rio Rancho)- 1 Goal
Kyleigh Cox (Mayfield)- 1 Assist

UNM Men's Soccer (6-3-0)
Aaron Herrera (Las Cruces)- 1 Goal
Luke Lawrence (La Cueva)- 1 Goal
Ford Parker (Sandia)- 1 Goal Against

Post about the players we are not hearing much about.

I was at the Santa Teresa vs Cathedral game last night. The quarterback from Santa Teresa is very good. He is smart, runs hard, reads well and can throw the football well. He was a leader on the field and impressed with his ability to lots of things well. Dozal is the young mans name. He was impressive.

Week 6 Player of the Week

Each week on NMPreps.com we announce the player of the week for most recent week of games. The staff at NMPreps.com along with the NMP Nation will determine the players of the week.


PLAYER OF THE WEEK - JAMES MARTIN (ONATE HIGH SCHOOL)

In one of the bigger statement games of the season for the Onate Knights, it was one of their top defenders James Martin who came up big in the contest. Martin had 3 sacks on the night over a then Top-5 ranked Mayfield Trojans. Martin also has 8-sacks on the season for the Knights.

Week Six All-New Mexico Tate Branch Team

Top 20 Players for the Week. () denotes times making the All-New Mexico Team

RB: Josh Foley, Rio Rancho (6 Times)

RB: Sal Yanez, Onate (3 Times)

WR: Cade Hackey, Hatch Valley (3 Times)

RB: Saul Trujillo, Hatch Valley (1st)

WR: JR Pena, Centennial (5 Times)

RB: Chris Streetz, Volcano Vista (2 Time)

QB: Kyle Hooper, Alamogordo (3 Times)

RB: Devin Quiroz, Goddard (1st)

K: Bret Money, Alamogordo (2nd Time)

RB: Dominic Garcia, Belen (1st)

RB: O'maury Samuels, Los Lunas (3rd)

QB: Torry Locklin, Mayfield (3rd)

QB: Aaron Sanchez, Onate (1st)

QB: Nic Little, Rio Rancho (2nd)

RB: Ezekiel Tapia, Estancia (3rd)

QB: Brennam Steward, Ruidoso (1st)

QB: Cameron Stevenson, Goddard (3rd)

DEF: Curtis Rogers, St. Mikes (1st)

RB: Jaykan Willis, Carlsbad (1st)

DEF: Cade Manzanares, Roswell (1st)

RB: Joaquin Gutierrez, Centennial (1st)


Previous Winners

Week Five: Nikko Papadopoulos, RB, Cleveland

Week Four: Taylor Null, QB, Artesia

Week Three: Torry Locklin, QB, Mayfield

Week Two: Josh Foley, RB, Rio Rancho

Week One: Josh Foley, RB, Rio Rancho

What You Got!!