los Alamos head job open.

As a group I figure we can fill this out as the week goes by:

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So I have seen a ton of talk about the changing landscaped of NM football and how Clovis is heading North and how teams are now playing in Districts that are not traditional North South districts. This has impacted the North vs South rivalry and Kyle talks about changing the N/S games. I have an idea and it may not be original. If you want to really create some new excitement and bring some butts to the seats have a 6A vs 5A game at Coaching School and a 4A vs 3A game in Vegas. Brings kids together on same team who were competing for the blue and gives a totally new perspective to the games

12 for 12: Units with Strength
Joshua Grine

Each team is known for certain things each year, while most have several areas we try to get a look at the strength of each team. We will look at our early preseason rankings as we go down the line of each team in the classification.

12. Aztec - Linebackers

Brady Moffert, the 6-foot-1, 200 pound Linebacker is one of the top names to know in 5A football overall as he led the team in tackles with a whopping 122 total on the season, 59 solo. Kyler Duggins another season is another senior Linebacker that brings plenty to the table for the Tigers. At 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds Duggins had 66-total tackles and 4-sacks last season. The up and coming name is senior Brandon Trennepohl, 5-foot-8, who had 55-total tackles to create a triple force at the LB core.

11. Del Norte - Offensive Linemen

Yes, the Knights graduate a few guys off the line from last season but do boast some big returners. The Knights have plenty of strengths in skill position players but the men up front could make a name for themselves if they haven't already. Led by senior McCormick Harry a 6-foot-6, 250 pound beast who could find himself among the best OL's returning this season. Add in for size 6-foot-3, 240 pound Austin Barnes and maybe up and coming junior at 6-foot-4 and 232 pound in Noah Jones.

10. Farmington - Running Backs

The Scorpions at No. 10 in 5A could be one of the most underrated teams heading into the 2016 season. They return a wealth of talent that is ready to prove their worth led by junior running back Axel Fowler who rushed for 908-yards as a sophomore last season for 13 touchdowns on 99-carries (9.2 average). Add in senior Donovan Gonzalez who had 337-yards for 4-touchdowns last season. A pair of new names that could see more experience, only creating more depth is Antonio Tate Weahkee (2 touchdowns) and Matthew Minard (50 yards on 5 carries).

9. Capital - Secondary

In a changing game of scoring points, plenty of points, the Jaguars could be regarded as one of the better defensive teams. The keep the games relatively low in scoring, when scores in the 40-50 are the norm, they look to hold teams to their average or under. Looking at this secondary you have to mention rising prospect in Mark Segura a 5-foot-9, Free Safety who recorded 85-tackles last season. Also, strong safety Francisco Miranda a 5-foot-6 junior who will see his role grow this season. Up and coming name is junior cornerback Dominic Vinge who will also have a bigger role.

8. Roswell - Defensive Linemen

The Coyotes defense was underrated last season and could be credited for much of the success last season. Against teams that like to run the ball their opponents were held to under 20-points in most cases. They did struggle against passing/good quarterback teams but this DL might have to be given more credit than we have publicized. First we will start with Ricardo Silva, DT, who recorded 56-total tackles. Throw in Rudy Castillo (Sr/DE) and Donald Truex (Sr/T) - who showed well at the NMPreps.com combine. They'll have plenty of depth on defense this season, including this DL and will be one to watch.

7. Belen - Skill Position & Youth

The Belen Eagles are soaring into a new direction this Fall and they have clear for take off in every direction down 1-25. Yes, youth is a strength with a new head coach and youth that has experience. They return some special skill players that will look to make a breakout year and they will only be juniors with plenty of experience under their belt before they open their wings this season. Quarterback Thomas Wisneski passed for 553-yards (9 Touchdowns) and rushed for 366 (2 touchdowns) as a sophomore starting QB. Timothy Bunker rushed for 302-yards as a sophomore and up-and-coming prospect Diego Casillas rushed for 179 as a freshman. Let's not stop there as Jacob Lash returns for his junior season at WR with 116-yards last season. Mateo Romero, the senior in the preview returns as the leading receiver last season.

6. St. Pius X - Linebackers

The Sartans will have one of their best teams in recent history and that is coming off a 10-2 season. They also have the best Linebacker units in 5A football led by a trio in Austin Schull, Adrian Leon and Jared Vigil who provide the Sartans with this top notch defense. As we said they return off a 10-win season but still lack the respect that they a due making them somewhat of a dark horse pick. Most are picking Artesia (you should), Los Lunas (I did) and Alamogordo in 5A but the Sartans should be right in the mix. The balance for the Sartans with a strong offense and this defensive unit that could lead them far into the playoffs. The defense only allowed three teams to score 20 points (Artesia 21 in the quarterfinals and Moriarty 21 and Lovington 20). Their defense averaged giving up 12 points per game in 2015 ranking first in 5A for fewest points allowed.

5. Goddard - Athletes

The Goddard Rockets are somewhat in the unknown this season and have plenty of questions to answer. They have a new head coach in Chris Waite along with several prospects that we have yet to meet in the headlines. Two things we know is they have some athleticism in quarterback Cameron Stevenson who works on the ground but will air it out when needed. Special teams and on the defensive end of the ball you have a rising prospect in senior Devon Quiroz who will likely be the name you continue to hear this season out of Rockets camp. The Rockets were a tale of two stories all of last season putting up points in wins but the following week struggling. Good news is they won the close contests when games were within a touchdown. Consistency will be the answer this season, a better defense but for now the strengths is in the hands of the athletes.

4. Los Lunas - Next Level Talent

The Tigers have athletes and we could have easily put that as the strength but having next level talent better fits the bill as they have two who have committed to Division One programs in O'Maury Samuels to Michigan and Trevor Brohard to New Mexico State. When is the last time any 5A program that features two prospects committed early to D-1 programs? This team has talent and they could be grooming some future top prospects as Jacob Luna, as a sophomore in 2015, rushed for 359-yards with limited carries with plenty of talent in the backfield last season. Add in a 2019 prospect in Michael Montoya who contributed big as a freshman last season on both the offense and defensive side of the ball.

3. Deming - Mystery Team

The Wildcats are very high in the rankings to start the season - we can agree. The Wildcats are the team of many questions as they only truly submitted stats on one player last season we will look for that player to take this team on his shoulders. The good news is that they have moved to 5A football from 6A. The strength at this time is being the mystery team. They graduated the most players of teams in 5A football so the title of top player on this team is a mystery. A pair of young running backs and wide receivers will look to carry the Wildcats into the realignment in 5A football. A couple to keep a close eye on is juniors Shane Mora and Mando Perales. Can a mystery team be a strength? For the sake of this feature and argument - yes!

Note: Will be updated daily.

2 Alamogordo

1. Artesia

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Does it hurt NM teams to play out of state teams when it comes to seeding?

Has anyone seen Last Chance U on Netflix? I binged watched it over the weekend. It's fantastic, compelling television.

What are your overall thoughts on the documentary?

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Who are the 9/10 win teams this season?

Over/Under: Win Totals in 5A Football
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we take a look at the over/under when looking at wins and losses. 5A will have a few new teams from 6A and 4A football during the current alignment.

ALAMOGORDO TIGERS

Over/Under: 7.5

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Valencia
9/2 - Los Lunas
9/9 - Valley
9/16 - at St. Pius X
9/30 - at Goddard
10/7 - Artesia
10/21 - Chaparral
10/28 - at Santa Teresa
11/4 - at Deming

Pick: Over. The Tigers were good last year as they rushed to a 6-0 start before stumbling to a 6-4 finish. Well, they played Valencia (W. 53-0) and Los Lunas (W, 46-7) and went 2-0. They have an easier battle in District were they stumbled last season going 0-3 against the likes of Clovis, Carlsbad and Hobbs. They replace them with Chaparral, Santa Teresa and Deming. They played Deming last season winning 56-12. Count possible playoff wins and I could see a 8 + win team.

ALBUQUERQUE ACADEMY CHARGERS

Over/Under: 4

2016 Schedule
8/27 - Hope Christian
9/2 - at Tucumcari
9/10 - Bernalillo
9/17 - West Las Vegas
9/23 - at Escalante
9/30 - at Socorro
10/8 - Espanola Valley
10/14 - at Los Alamos
10/22 - Del Norte
10/28 - at Capital

Pick: Under. The Chargers football program is not what it once was, playing for a state championship. The team is struggling with numbers and overall talent. They move into a district after playing independent last season and going 3-5 on the season. They did beat Bernalillo (47-6) and Escalante (41-20) but looking at the schedule they either have Tucumcari or Socorro. I don't think they will get both on the road and that is why I went under.

ARTESIA BULLDOGS

Over/Under: 8.5

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Carlsbad
9/2 - at Hobbs
9/9 - at Valencia
9/16 - Deming
9/23 - Cleveland
9/30 - Los Lunas
10/7 - Alamogordo
10/14 Open
10/21 - Roswell
10/28 - at Goddard
11/04 - at Lovington

Pick: Over. The Bulldogs have a huge task at hand with a new head coach making the calls. Living up to a team that went 12-1 along with being the two-time defending state champion. However, in this case - it is Artesia - the roster was left with some talent now and in the future. Outside of a game against Cleveland (No. 2 NMPreps.com Top 50) they are favored in all games at this point. Games to circle are Los Lunas, Alamogordo and of course the opener against Carlsbad.

AZTEC TIGERS

Over/Under: 6.5

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Los Lunas
9/2 - Durango, Colorado
9/9 - at Bayfield, Colorado
9/16 - at Piedra Vista
9/24 - Cobre
10/7 - Kirtland Central
10/14 - at Bloomfield
10/21 - at Farmington
10/28 - Gallup
11/4 - Miyamura

Pick: Under. Tigers don't take this personal. Well, maybe throw it on the bulletin. The opening four games (maybe 5) are difficult. Los Lunas is dominate, Durango went 10-2 and Bayfield went 12-0. Yes, that was last season but some solid openers and then Piedra Vista will be one of the best teams in the state this season after reaching the semi-finals last season. Good news, the district won't be extremely difficult and that is where they can get W's with Farmington the only team atop the rest who can fight for second.

BELEN EAGLES

Over/Under: 6.5

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Bloomfield
9/3 - Highland
9/9 - Farmington
9/16 - Rio Grande
9/23 - at Roswell
9/30 - Deming
10/7 - at Valencia
10/14 - Los Lunas
10/29 - St. Pius X
11/4 - Grants

Pick: Over. The Eagles will always have high expectations, even coming off a 3-win season. The Eagles have a new head coach this season in Greg Henington, the former Mayfield assistant coach, and has one of the better 2018 classes in the classification. The Eagles have a favorable schedule with a mixture of quality talent. They have winnable games along with teams in the predicted 5A tournament. I would say 6/7 wins.

DEL NORTE KNIGHTS

Over/Under: 5

2016 Schedule
8/26 - West Mesa (Community)
9/2 - at Farmington
9/9 - at Los Lunas
9/15 - Atrisco Heritage Academy (Milne)
9/22 - Albuquerque (Milne)
10/1 - at Rio Grande (Milne)
10/8 - Los Alamos
10/22 - at Albuquerque Academy
11/5 - Espanola Valley (Milne)
- Missing One Game (Capital)

Pick: Over. The Knights haven't won over 5-games since 2008 however this feels like the year that could provide some success. The schedule is not overwhelming, they have some talent and have the coach to get them over the 5-game hump. I could see this team, ranked 36th this preseason, as a post season team that could win a game or two. Avery See returns as one of the top prospects in the state of New Mexico along with a handful of talent on this roster. The first three games will be the most difficult part of the schedule and could be 0-3 or 1-2 but could see them getting 6-wins after that going hot into the post season (pending one game not listed yet). They are 6-games that are winnable and could have them in the mix. This will be the surprise team, you might be surprised that I just said they could be 6-3/7-2.

DEMING WILDCATS

Over/Under: 5

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Gadsden
9/2 - at EP Burges, Texas
9/9 - Silver
9/16 - at Artesia
9/23 - Flowing Wells, Arizona
9/30 - at Belen
10/7 - Goddard
10/21 - Santa Teresa
10/28 - at Chaparral
11/4 - Alamogordo

Pick: Under. The Wildcats went 4-6 last season, their last season in 6A football. They move down into 5A football this season but the task will not be any easier with some tough opponents and graduate some talented prospects of the 2015 team. They have a four game stretch from September 16th - October 7th that could make or break the year. I could see as the ceiling another 4-6 season, at the very best case scenario.

ESPANOLA VALLEY SUNDEVILS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Show Low, Arizona
9/2 - at Escalante
9/9 - at Questa
TBA - at Pojoaque Valley
9/16 - Moriarty
9/23 - Miyamura
9/30 - Portales
10/8 - at Albuquerque Academy
10/21 - Capital
10/28 - Los Alamos
11/5 - at Del Norte

Over/Under: 5

Pick: Under. The Sundevils went 9-2 last season with a history making year. Will that magic continue, if we are predicting and I am, the dust has settled. They have hired a new coach after the off-season fiasco. They do play a few games against teams in a lower classification but I will predict 3-wins at the best.

FARMINGTON SCORPIONS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Piedra Vista
9/2 - Del Norte
9/9 - at Belen
9/16 - at Durango
9/30 - Roswell
10/7 - at Gallup
10/14 - Kirtland Central
10/21 - Aztec
10/28 - at Miyamura
11/4 -at Bloomfield

Over/Under: 8

Pick: Under. This might come to a surprise to many out there as the Scorpions are coming off an 8-4 last season. However, they could come close with a 7-win season. This team however might be in the situation that they are not getting the respect that they deserve. Pre-district could be tough though as the have a pair of teams in Del Norte and Belen that could be well improved. Maybe throw in Roswell who is in this question mark of how good are you going to be? The district is not normally one to talk about but has some teams that might sneak up on you.
Okay, I contradicted myself and said a lot of maybe but this schedule has too many what-ifs. My prediction is 6-wins.

GALLUP BENGALS

9/2 - at Bernalillo
9/9 -at Thoreau
9/16 - at Shiprock
9/23 - Los Alamos
10/1 - Grants
10/7 - Farmington
10/14 - at Miyamura
10/21 - Bloomfield
10/28 - at Aztec
11/4 - Kirtland Central

Over/Under: 4

Pick: Under. Getting better is every coach and teams hopes to improve their recordfrom the previous season. The Bengals went 3-7 and that might be the bar that they reach again this season at the very best. However, the opportunity to start 3-0 could be an achievable goal and that could build some much needed confidence for a program that needs any and all confidence on the football field. The bad news for this team in their journey to win is the fact that they graduated Colton Lowely who led the team in passing and running the ball. My prediction at this point is 2-8.

GODDARD ROCKETS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Capital
9/2 - Piedra Vista
9/9 - at Carlsbad
9/16 - Clovis
9/23 - at Santa Fe
9/30 - Alamogordo
10/7 - at Deming
10/21 - Lovington
10/28 - Artesia
11/4 - at Roswell

Over/Under: 7

Pick: Under. The Rockets are going through some internal transitions the past three years. They are coming off a 6-6 season winning a state tournament game. They return some athletes high on the list but more of a wait and see who the Rockets will be and what star takes the reigns into the new era. Plenty of excitement surrounds junior QB Cameron Stevenson. Looking at the schedule they play four Top-25 preseason teams (#6 Artesia, #7 Clovis, #14 Alamogordo, and #18 Piedra Vista) along with Roswell who is on the verge sitting a spot out. The schedule favors the Rockets during this transition and we could see an over .500 season going into the playoffs with prediction of 6-4 regular season finish (went 5-5 in 2015 regular season).

GRANTS PIRATES

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Miyamura
9/2 - at West Las Vegas
9/9 - at Los Alamos
9/16 - Hope Christian
9/23 - at Tohatchi
10/1 - at Gallup
10/7 - St. Pius X
10/21 - at Valencia
10/28 - Los Lunas
11/4 - at Belen

Over/Under: 5

Pick: Under. After the Pirates sailed to a 4-1 start to the 2015 season they docked at 4-6 dropping the final 5-games. Reaching 4-wins again could be attainable this season again however going above that to a .500 season might be a year or two away. The overall prediction for the Pirates is 4-6 again to duplicate last season. Saving the season to a .500 mark will have to come from an upset over a rebuilding Valencia or Belen team.

KIRTLAND CENTRAL BRONCOS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Navajo Prep
9/2 - Snowflake, Arizona
9/9 - Montezuma-Cortez, Colorado
9/16 - at Los Alamos
9/23 - at Shiprock
10/7 - at Aztec
10/14 - at Farmington
10/21 - Miyamura
10/28 - Bloomfield
11/4 - at Gallup

Over/Under: 6

Pick: Under. The Broncos move up in classification into 5A from 4A for the 2016 season. They are coming off a 5-5 season and looking to make a move as they sit around .500 for the past three years. I think this could be a dip year however with a prediction of a 4-6 season. The district is improved with Farmington, Aztec, Miyamura and Bloomfield being possible playoff teams. Los Alamos will be improved, Snowflake (Arizona) returns after a 11-2 season with a stud RB and Navajo Prep is a quality opponent. The Broncos will be a team that could surprise but right now not ready to take the bet but wouldn't be shocked if they upset teams.

LOS ALAMOS HILLTOPPERS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Pojoaque Valley
9/2 - at Moriarty
9/9 - Grants
9/16 - Kirtland Central
9/23 - at Gallup
9/30 - at Santa Fe
10/8 - at Del Norte
10/14 - Albuquerque Academy
10/28 - at Espanola Valley
11/4 - Capital

Over/Under: 5

Pick: Par. The Hilltoppers went 4-6 last season, having the opportunity to improve on the mark in 2016. The Hilltoppers will graduate their go-to running back but have slowly continued to build a tough dark horse of a team that could be looking for the breakout season. Prediction is 5-wins for the Hilltoppers but a lot will depend on how they fill the holes that they have empty.

LOS LUNAS TIGERS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Aztec
9/2 - at Alamogordo
9/9 - Del Norte
9/16 - Roswell
9/24 - at Rio Grande
9/30 - at Artesia
10/14 - at Belen
10/21 - St. Pius X
10/28 - at Grants
11/4 - Valencia

Over/Under: 6

Pick: Over. Okay, getting back to 6-wins will be tough especially when you look at the first four games to the schedule for the Tigers. I don't think another team in 5A to this point as a more difficult "welcome to the 2016 season" than the Tigers do. Yes, schedule the best to prove you are the best but the first four games could come against 4-teams making the state tournament. Also, the first two are on the road, Aztec will be better than projected. On the road to Alamogordo could be a preview of a possible late November/early December game. Add Artesia in September and maybe outside of two games (Grants/Rio Grande) the Tigers will be looking to stay off the endangered species list. Saying all of that, I still say 7-wins going into the playoffs.

LOVINGTON WILDCATS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Denver City, Texas
9/2 - Portales
9/9 -at Ruidoso
9/16 - Hobbs
9/24 - at St. Pius X
9/30 - Capital
10/7 - at Santa Teresa
10/21 - Goddard
10/28 - Roswell
11/4 - Artesia

Over/Under: 3

Pick: Par. Lovington experienced an unusual season going 1-9 in 2015. At one time the Wildcats were one of the most dominate programs in their classification. Since 2013 the Wildcats have been struggling for the most part going 7-23. The Wildcats will have some returning players, graduating only a few, making the transition to a new head coach a little more at ease in Wildcat Country. The tough news is the Wildcats will play a schedule that could have them under .500. The district the best in the classification with the likely hood that 3 of 4 go to the state tournament. Also, dates with St. Pius and now Capital with region rival Hobbs in the three weeks leading to District play could have them ending on a tough streak. Prediction is 3-7.

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Grants
9/2 - Rio Grande
9/16 - Capital
9/23 - at Espanola Valley
10/14 -Gallup
10/21 - at Kirtland Central
10/28 - Farmington
11/4 - at Aztec
TBA - Bloomfield
TBA - Missing 1 Game

Over/Under: 4

Pick: Under. The Patriots are returning off a 3-7 season losing their last 6-games after a 3-1 start in 2015. The Patriots have some prospects returning in quarterback Matt Chavez who accounted for more than 1,000 yards on the ground or in the air. The 2018 class is a good one for the Patriots as well with some young talent getting experience last season. The bad news is the schedule also has plenty of teams with talent returning. Outside of the opening two games the Patriots could be in for a tough end to their season. Right now the prediction is another 3-7 season, depending on the game not listed on their schedule.

ROSWELL COYOTES

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Ruidoso
9/2 - Gadsden
9/9 - Hobbs
9/16 - at Los Lunas
9/23 - Belen
9/30 -at Farmington
10/14 - Alamogordo
10/21 - at Artesia
10/28 - at Lovington
11/4 - Goddard

Over/Under: 7

Pick: Under. The Coyotes went 7-5 last season, winning in the opening round of the state tournament. Getting back to 7-wins is possible with playoff win and we are not taking anything away from the Coyotes picking under. Prediction is 6 regular season wins like last season but the district and pre-district schedule has some difficult hurdles. Dates with Hobbs, Los Lunas and Alamogordo along with rising Belen and Farmington provided a difficult 5-game stretch before district play.


Note: This feature will be updated daily with new schedules and over/under predictions.

Bloomfield (Schedule Incomplete)
Capital (Schedule Incomplete)
Chaparral (Schedule Incomplete)

Thoughts???

McGregor wins in rematch

How Does Southern Football Differ From the North?

What are major differences?

From last night, please add more if possible.

Boys:
Mayfield 1 Alamo 1
Gadsden 2. Chapa 1 (game winning PK in ET)
Santa Teresa 4. Oñate 0


Girls
Santa Teresa 4. Oñate 4
Mayfield 0 Alamo 0

Top 10 Games In Week 1
1. Rio Rancho @. Mayfield - Preview of the 6A State Title Game In Week 1?
2. Cleveland @ Onate - Defending 6A Champs take on loaded Knights
3. Las Cruces @ Eldorado - Rematch of a 2015 6A semifinal thriller
4. Carlsbad @ Artesia - Battle for Eddy County
5. Clovis @ Hobbs - Battle for the Little Rebel
6. Estancia @ Robertson - Defending 3A champs take on loaded Cardinal team
7. Los Lunas @ Aztec - 2016 Debut of Michigan Commit O'Maury Samuels
8. Piedra Vista vs. Farmington - San Juan County Rivalry Game to open up season
9. Santa Fe vs. St. Michael's - Battle for Santa Fe
10. Volcano Vista vs. Valley - Intriguing ABQ Season Opener

Friday - August - 26th (Complete Schedule)
Alamogordo vs. Valencia
Bernalillo vs. Moriarty
Bloomfield vs. Belen
Capitan vs. Hagerman
Carlsbad vs. Artesia
Centennial vs. Albuquerque
Clovis vs. Hobbs
Crownpoint vs. Wingate
Deming vs. Gadsden
Dexter vs. Santa Rosa
Dora vs. Mesilla Valley
Espanola vs. Show Low, AZ
Estancia vs. Robertson
Ft. Sumner vs. NMMI
Gateway vs. Melrose
Goddard vs. Capital
Hot Springs vs. Tularosa
La Cueva vs. Cibola
Las Cruces vs. Eldorado
Lordsburg vs. Wilcox, AZ
Los Lunas vs. Aztec
Lovington vs. Denver City, TX
Magdalena vs. Mountainair
Manzanp vs. Atrisco Heritage
McCurdy vs. Raton
Miyamura vs. Grants
Mountain View vs. Chaparral
Navajo Prep vs. Kirtland Central
Piera Vista vs. Farmington
Pojoaque vs. Los Alamos
Questa vs. Jal
Red Mesa AZ vs. Newcomb
Rio Rancho vs. Mayfield
Roy/Mosquero vs. Hondo
Ruidoso vs. Roswell
Santa Fe vs. St. Michael's
Sandia vs. Rio Grande
Santa Teresa vs. Clint, TX
Shiprock @ Socorro
Springer vs. Cloudcroft
Taos @ Hatch
Tatum vs. Logan
Texico vs. Portales
Tohatchi vs. Thoreau
Tucumcari vs. Escalante
Vaughn vs. San Jon
West Las Vegas vs. Clayton
West Mesa vs. Del Norte
Zuni vs. Laguna Acoma

Saturday - August 27th
Cleveland vs. Onate
Hope vs. Academy
St. Pius X vs. Highland
Valley vs. Volcano Vista

If you see any articles on 2016 team projections, please share here.

Here is one from Alamogordo:

http://www.alamogordonews.com/story...soccer-tigers-seek-turn-corner-2016/88552472/

Los Alamos:
http://www.lamonitor.com/content/fall-prep-sports-approaching-schedules-set

Ok, for you college football fans (no cheating by searching the Internet):

Name 10 teams who's mascot DOESN'T end with the letter "s"

By the way this is a great way to get beer at the sports bar...

So far:
1. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (J Grine)
2. Stanford Cardinal (theonehawk)
3. Marshall Thundering Herd (bear one)
4. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (bear one)
5. Tulane Green Wave (bear one)
6. Alabama Crimson Tide (Coach Taps)
7. Nevada Wolf Pack (hawkcoach23)
8. Navy Midshipmen (Coach Taps)
9. North Carolina State Wolfpack (ANR1)
10. Illinois Fighting Illini (ANR1)
11. Syracuse Orange (ANR1)
12. North Texas Mean Green (NM_Shock)
13. Harvard Crimson (Charliedog)
14. North Dakota Fighting Sioux (NM_Shock)
15. North Dakota State Bison (BoomerSooner15)
16. Bucknell Bison (NM_Shock)
17. Univ Of Massachusetts Minutemen (Zebra9809)
18. Dartmouth Big Green (ANR1)
19. Cornell Big Red (ANR1)
20. William and Mary Tribe (NM_Shock)
21. Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix (NM_Shock)
22. Northern Kentucky Norse (NM_Shock)
23. St. Francis Red Flash (arod59)

Who has the best QB-WR duo?

UNM Men's Soccer (0-0-0)
The Lobos have defeated UNLV 3-0 and Fort Lewis 4-0 in exhibitions so far. They have one more exhibition Saturday the 20 before officially starting the season August 26 in Indiana.

UNM Women's Soccer (0-0-0)
The Lobos defeated ENMU in their exhibition game. The ladies take on Texas Tech tonight, August 19 in their first game of the season!

NMSU Women's Soccer (0-0-0)
The Aggies defeated Cochise College 9-0 in their exhibition game. They open up regular season play tonight, August 19, as they take on UTEP in the Battle of I-10.

NMHU Women's Soccer (0-0-0)
The Cowgirls took a 4-1 exhibition game victory over Trinidad State Junior College this week. They open up the season September 3 at St. Edward's in Austin, Texas.

ENMU Men's Soccer (0-0-0)
The Greyhounds take on University of the Southwest in a Scrimmage on Saturday, August 20. They then host Wayland Baptist on August 25.

ENMU Women's Soccer (0-0-0)
The Greyhounds lost to UNM in their exhibition game by one goal. They head to Gunnison, Colorado on September 1 to open up the season against Western Colorado.

USW Men's Soccer (0-0-0)
The Mustangs head to Portales on Saturday the 20 to take on ENMU in a scrimmage match. On the 27, they head to Western Texas for the final scrimmage of the season.

USW Women's Soccer (0-0-0)
The Mustangs hold their first scrimmage on August 23 against UTPB. They then head to St. Marys of San Antonio on September 1 to open up the season.

The boys were brought up, so I thought I would start a conversation on the girls!
Here's my top two from each position per class that I believe has a shot.

1A-4A
Goalkeepers:
Illiana Anaya- Hope- Senior- First Team All- State
Dejah Molina- Socorro- Senior- All- State Honorable Mention
Defenders:
Rhythm Badal- Bosque- Senior- Second Team All- State
Maggie Cain- St. Mikes- Senior- Second Team All- State
Midfielders:
Calista Cordero- Sandia Prep- Senior- First Team All- State
Genevieve Gray- Bosque- Junior- Second Team All- State
Forwards:
Madison Trainor- Sandia Prep- Senior- Second Team All- State
Nique Enloe- St. Mikes- Senior- First Team All- State

(I think it will come down between Cordero and Trainor of Prep and Enloe of St. Mikes)

5A
Goalkeepers:
Michaela Montoya- Academy- Junior- All- State Honorable Mention
Anna Lemke- Los Alamos- Sophomore- All- State Honorable Mention
Defenders:
Victoria Sanchez- St. Pius- Senior- First Team All- State
Skylar Carson- Academy- Senior- First Team All- State
Midfielders:
Paige Adair- Aztec- Senior- Second Team All- State
Arin Coleman- Farmington- Junior- Second Team All- State
Forwards:
Tatiana Limon- St. Pius- Senior- First Team All- State
Sienna Ahlers- Los Alamos- Senior- First Team All- State

(I think Limon of Pius is the clear favorite in 5A)

6A
Goalkeepers:
Kat Robinson- La Cueva- Junior- All- state Honorable Mention
Gabriela Garcia- Cleveland- Junior- All- State Honorable Mention
Defenders:
Marisa Contreras- Albuquerque- Senior- First Team All- State
Taylor Heckroth- Sandia- Senior- Second Team All- State
Midfielders:
Annie Kolich- Volcano Vista- Senior- First Team All- State
Emily Avila- Cibola- Junior- First Team All- State
Forwards:
Lexi Baca- Cibola- Junior- First Team All- State
Leilani Baker- Rio Rancho- Senior- First Team All- State

(I believe Lexi Baca will repeat as player of the year)

**Its official: pitch counts are the death of the game. Little league world series, Oregon vs. Tennessee, Oregon is going to walk the hitter intentionally and the hitter swings to get the pitch count up and run the count deep. Pitcher gets one more hitter and has to change pitchers with 2 outs in the bottom of the 6th. Then the next hitter comes to the plate and is literally looking into the catchers legs on national TV to see the signs and set up, hits a double off the RF glove to walk em off. All because the kid hit 85 pitches in 6 innings. STUPID!