Numbers: Week One Predicted
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we keep it simple and predict the outcomes of week one games. We take a look at the last 3 meetings (2015-2013) between the schools and average the score.

More: Ranking The Best Week One Games

Score Predictions

6A - Week One
8/24 - Cibola 20, La Cueva 14 (Cibola is 2-1 in the last 3 meetings: CHS 27-14, 14-0, 19-31)
8/25 - Manzano 24.9 Atrisco Heritage Academy 24.7 (1st Meeting; PF Total/Average Per)
8/26 - Centennial 47, Albuquerque 21 (1st Meeting; PF Total/Average Per)
8/26 - Artesia 30, Carlsbad 23 (Artesia is 2-1 in the last 3 meetings: 31-13, 38-14, 21-41)
8/26 - Las Cruces 27, Eldorado 17 (Series tied 1-1; Did not meet in 2014)
8/26 - Deming 25, Gadsden 4 (Deming is 2-0; Did not meet in 2013)
8/26 - Mayfield 25, Rio Rancho 19 (Series is tied 1-1; Did not meet in 2015)
8/26 - Piedra Vista 17, Farmington 14 (Piedra Vista owns series 2-1; 38-20, 7-0, 6-21)
8/26 - Sandia 14, Rio Grande 2 (Sandia is 1-0; Last Meeting 2013. 44-6)
8/26 - West Mesa 24, Del Norte 18 (Did not meet the last three years; 2015 PF Total/Average Per)
8/26 - St Mikes 35, Santa Fe 5 (St. Mikes is 3-0; 27-0, 28-14, 50-0)
8/26 - Clovis 33, Hobbs 26 (Clovis is 2-1; 38-20, 35-29, 28-30)
8/27 - Cleveland 45, Onate 8 (Cleveland is 3-0; 52-0, 35-24, 48-0)
8/27 - St. Pius X 37, Highland 14 (Did not meet the last three years; 2015 PF Total/Average Per)
8/27 - Volcano Vista 33, Valley 29 (Did not meet the last three years; 2015 PF Total/Average Per)
*Even though teams have only meet once or twice the total was divided by 3 games.

6A Week Two
9/2 - Clovis 37, Carlsbad 21 (Clovis is 3-0; 21-14, 24-10, 66-39)
9/2 - Las Cruces 27, Cibola 4 (Las Cruces is 2-0; 38-0, 47-12)
9/2 - Cleveland 14, La Cueva 6 (Cleveland is 1-0 since 2013; 42-20)
9/2 - Eldorado 29, Volcano Vista 16 (Eldorado is 2-1; 38-21, 35-6, 14-21)
9/2 - Roswell 10, Gadsden 3 (Roswell is 1-0 since 2013; 30-9)
9/2 - Mayfield 41, Del Valle, Texas 30 (Did not meet the last three years; 2015 PF Total/Average Per)
9/2 - Goddard 21, Piedra Vista 11 (Series tied 1-1; 34-16, 47-0)
9/2 - Miyamura 24, Rio Grande 5 (Did not meet the last three years; 2015 PF Total/Average Per)
9/2 - Rio Rancho 22, EP Americas, Texas 17 (Series tied 1-1; 21-33, 46-18)
9/2 - Sandia 30, Valley 11 (Sandia is 2-0; 48-20, 42-14)
9/2 - St. Pius X 37, West Mesa 24 (Did not meet the last three years; 2015 PF Total/Average Per)
9/3 - Belen 26, Highland 13 (Did not meet the last three years; 2015 PF Total/Average Per)
9/3 - Centennial 47, Manzano 24 (Did not meet the last three years; 2015 PF Total/Average Per)
9/3 - Valencia 17, Albuquerque 17 (Series tied 1-1; 31-14, 38-21)
9/3 - Onate 28, Atrisco Heritage Academy 24 (Did not meet the last three years; 2015 PF Total/Average Per)

Records

6A
Centennial 2-0
Cleveland 2-0
Clovis 2-0
Las Cruces 2-0
Mayfield 2-0
Sandia 2-0
Cibola 1-1
Eldorado 1-1
Manzano 1-1
Onate 1-1
Piedra Vista 1-1
Rio Rancho 1-1
Volcano Vista 1-1
West Mesa 1-1
Albuquerque 0-1-1
Santa Fe 0-1
Hobbs 0-1
Atrisco Heritage Academy 0-2
Carlsbad 0-2
Gadsden 0-2
Highland 0-2
La Cueva 0-2
Rio Grande 0-2
Valley 0-2

5A
Artesia 1-0
Deming 1-0
Goddard 1-0
Miyamura 1-0
Roswell 1-0
St. Pius X 1-0
Del Norte 0-1
Farmington 0-1
Valencia 0-0-1

4A
St. Mikes 1-0

Post links to articles or news reports on two-a-days, team previews, or other news leading to the start of the season.

Mayfield Preview from Las Cruces Sun News
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/spo...1/mayfield-returns-key-players-2016/87897590/

Las Cruces Sun News Images from the first day of practice
http://www.lcsun-news.com/picture-g...ay-of-high-school-football-practice/87941990/

Oñate Preview from Las Cruces Sun News
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/spo...ers-2016-season-higher-expectations/87485694/

Recap of first day of Las Cruces Area practice from Las Cruces Sun News
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/spo...rep-football-practice-gets-underway/87941614/

Centennial Preview from Las Cruces Sun News
http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/spo...nial-gearing-up-first-year-class-6a/87160574/

Recap of first day of Santa Fe Area practice from Santa Fe New Mexican
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/sp...cle_70cc8601-f23f-5f02-9989-a8bc5b18f6d2.html

Team Preview: Aztec Tigers
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

2016 Early Outlook: The Aztec Tigers went 4-7 under Head Coach Matt Steinfeldt during the 2015 season losing to the Roswell Coyotes 52-14 in the first round of the 5A playoffs. Returning for the 2016 season is Quarterback Cody Smith at 6-foot-1, 205 pounds. As a sophomore last year Smith threw for 2,841-yards and 25 touchdowns. The Tigers graduate 5 of their top receivers, look for Justin Black at receiver at 5-foot-11, 175 pounds to step up. At linebacker Brady Moffett a 6-foot-1, 225 pound Class of 2017 prospect recorded 122 tackles last year also watch for Jaxon Hathcock at 6-foot-0, 195 pounds. Up front Offensive linemen Tyler Roberson at 6-foot-2, 255 pounds is noted as a top returner. View the rest of the Top 50 Countdown.

Team Overview
Head Coach: Matthew Steinfeldt
2015 Record: 4-7, 3-1
2015 Post Season: Lost, First Round to Roswell, 52-14.
Top Prospect Returning on Offense: Cody Smith, QB/Jr
Top Prospect Returning on Defense: Brady Moffett, LB/Sr

2016 Schedule Outlook
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

Over/Under: 6.5

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. Note: from the feature Over/Under. View the rest of 5A Schedules.

2016 Strength

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. Read the rest of the feature on 5A Strengths.

Playoff Hopes

Aztec Tigers (4-7): Buy

The district has a shake-up, one that favors the Tigers. Gone is Piedra Vista who reached the semi-finals last season and a team that will be a force in it's new classification. The Tigers now return some talent as mentioned in the NMPreps.com Top 50 Countdown as they come in ranked 39th in the state of New Mexico. I say buy now as they could be an under-the-radar buy low with a big payout type of team. Cody Smith is the QB and as a sophomore he passed for 2,841-yards. (Note: from the piece Predicting the Rest of the 5A Field | Read Here)

Read: District 1-5A Predictions

St. Mike's Head Coach Joey Fernandez To Allow Daughter To Play Football

Story here via the Albuquerque Journal
http://www.abqjournal.com/821609/fernande-ztaking-her-final-shot-at-football.html

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO - The 9th Annual NMPreps.com Elite Combine Powered by the Las Cruces Visitors and Convention's Bureau featured 200 of the State's Top High School Football Prospects from across the State of New Mexico Friday Night at the Field of Dreams.



Athletes competed in 40-times, Pro-Agility Times, Broad Jump, and Bench Press along with showcasing their abilities during individual work, and lastly showing out during the highly anticipated one-on-one's. Full coverage, recaps, and updated Star Rankings to follow during the next 7-days on NMPreps.com

Combine Player Notes

A. Alton - Alamogordo - ATH - 5-foot-7, 145 - 2017 - Good speed with 4.59 40-time, 4.16 shuttle, and standout broad of 9-feet-1 inch.

Aaron Simpson - Piedra Vista - LB - 5-foot-8, 190 - 2017 - 17 reps of 185 pounds, 4.91 shuttle, pro-agility of 4.5, and broad of 8-feet-6. New name to know from the Farmington area.

Aaron Murphy - Moriarty - WR/TE - 5-foot-9, 160 - 2017 - 3 reps of 185 pounds, 4.9 40-time, 4.53 shuttle, and 8-feet-4 inch broad

Aaron Sanchez - Onate - QB - 6-foot-2, 206 - 2017 - 5 reps of 185 pounds, 4.95 40-time, 4.84 pro-agility, and a 8-feet-2 inch broad

Abraham Sanchez - Capital - DB - 5-foot-8, 150 - 2017- 5 reps of 185 pounds, 4.72 40-time, 4.6 pro-agility, and 8-feet-7 inch broad

Adrian Gomez - Centennial - RB - 5-foot-8, 132 - 2019 - 8 reps of 185 pounds, 4.72 40-time, 4.67 pro-agility, 9-feet-1 1/2 broad. Solid numbers for an incoming sophomore

AJ Marquez - Las Cruces - DL - 5-foot-11, 190 - 2017 - 5 reps of 185 pounds, 5.13 40-time, 4.85 shuttle, 7-feet-3 inch broad

Andres Santaella - Gadsden - LB - 5-foot-7, 195 - 2019 - 16 reps of 185 pounds, 4.93 40-time, 4.75 shuttle, 8-feet-1 inch broad. Only going to be a sophomore

Andrew Erickson - Manzano - WR - 6-foot-1, 185 - 2018 - 2 reps of 185 pounds, 4.53 40-time, 4.35 shuttle, 9-feet-1 12 inch broad. Another good looking Manzano prospect

Andru Sanchez - Cobre - QB - 5-foot-8, 165 - 2017 - 4.93 40-time, 4.5 shuttle, and a 8-feet-1 inch broad

Angel Banuelos - Onate - OL - 5-foot-8, 290 - 27 reps of 185 pounds, very dominate in one-on-one's

Angelo Trujillo - Cleveland - QB - 5-foot-11, 185 - 8-foot-6 broad, one of the best dual threat passers at the event. Cleveland won't take a step back in the QB position.

Angelo Acosta - Cibola - OL - 5-foot-11, 254 - Class of 2018 prospect that is up and coming, great size and seemed to get better as the night went on.

Antonio Angel Gonzales - Centennial - QB - 5-foot-10, 171 - Class of 2018 prospect that had 10 reps of 185 pounds and had a good broad of 8-feet-7 inches.

Arath Ronquillo - Onate - Linebacker - 5-foot-9, 180 - 4 reps of 185 pounds, 8-feet-2 inch broad jump.

Arjay Ortiz - Robertson - Quarterback - 6-foot-0, 154 - Such an athlete QB and remember he is only in the Class of 2018. 4.59 40-time, 4.6 shuttle, and broad jump of 9-feet-2 inches.

Austin Seay - Mayfield - Linebacker - 5-foot-8, 200 - 7 reps of 185 pounds, 4.34 shuttle, and broad jump of 8-feet-7 inches. Turned plenty of heads on the night, didn't know much about him, do know.

Bailey Lozada-Cabbage - Santa Fe - Tight End - 6-foot-3, 200 - Hard to believe this young man does not have any offers yet. Good size, runs well and had 10 reps of 185 pounds and a 4.5 shuttle. Really like what this young man brings to the table.

Blake Moore - Hobbs - QB/ATH - 5-foot-11, 165 - Great athleticism, can play either quarterback, receiver, defensive back, etc. Comes from a strong bloodline of talent.

Brandon Baeza - Las Cruces - WR - 5-foot-7, 152 - Just an incredible athlete and will only be a junior this year. 16 reps of 185 pounds, 4.21 shuttle, and a 8-feet-3 inch broad. Kid is a straight baller on Friday Nights. Will continue to keep Las Cruces among the best in New Mexico.

Brook Quinones - Lovington - QB - 5-foot-11, 157 - Really liked his throwing motion and poise he brought to the combine. Great want to compete, 4.65 shuttle and 8-feet-0 broad. Should have a strong season for the Wildcats.

C. Gonzales - Carlsbad - ATH - 5-foot-6, 175 - 2 reps of 185 pounds, 4.38 shuttle time, 7-feet-4 inch broad.

C. Moore - Alamogordo - ATH/DL - 6-foot-2, 187 pounds - 4.73 40-time, 4.9 shuttle, and a outstanding broad jump of 9-feet-4 inches.

C. Moore - Hot Springs - ATH - 5-foot-8, 170 - The Tigers always have some good talent and Moore looks to be a name to know. 8-feet-5 inch broad, showed some good athleticism.

Cade Hackey - Hatch - WR - 6-foot-2, 190 - Really impressed our staff Friday Night. 11 reps of185 pounds, 4.7 40-time, 4.43 shuttle, and 8-feet-8 broad. Next level prospect.

Caleb Bearid - Hobbs - LB - 5-foot-7, 175 - Strong linebacker with 13 reps of 185 pounds, 4.92 40-time, 8-feet-3 inch broad. Had a big junior year, think you'll know about him as we get closer to game time.

Caleb Hightower - Capitan - ATH - 5-foot-8, 145 pounds - Held his own despite being one of the smaller prospects at the event. Capitan had a few prospects attend this year.

Caleb Dimas - Manzano - OL - 5-foot-10, 274 pounds - Will be one of the top linemen in the Metro Area this year, great technique and just a well polished young man. Did excellent in one-on-ones.

Cameron Salas - Onate - DB - 5-foot-8, 158 Pounds - Class of 2018 prospect that was by far the most physical defensive back at the event. Great in man coverage, 10 reps of 185 pounds, 4.3 shuttle, 8-feet-9 broad.

Cameron Herrera - Manzano - LB - 5-foot-9, 190 - Another Class of 2018 prospect that shined, this kid is going to blow up this year. 11 reps of 185 pounds, moved well, nose for the ball, 8-feet-7 inch broad.

Chipper Childers - Hobbs - DB - 5-foot-10, 158 - Very solid defensive back that had 8 reps of 185 pounds, 4.57 shuttle, and a broad of 8-feet-7 inches. Left impressed with his play, Hobbs defensive secondary players always well prepared.

Chross Jaramillo - Capital - QB - 5-foot-10, 210 - Big kid, did not know he was over 200 pounds and the Horsemen lost a good one. Left QB that throws well and is a playmaker. 7 reps of 185 pounds, 4.65 shuttle, and broad of 8-feet-3 inches.

Chris Campbell - La Cueva - QB - 5-foot-11, 180 - Think Chris is going to be one of the better quarterbacks that the Bears have had in years. Super athletic, can't believe one of the smaller in-state schools has not offered him. 4.39 shuttle, 9-feet-2 broad, great ball.

Christian Bewster - Los Lunas - 5-foot-7, 151 - Los Lunas as you know is going to have some ballers this year, Brewster is one to add. He was named the DB MVP and had 16 reps of 185 pounds, ran a 4.28 shuttle, and had a broad of 8-feet-9 inches.

Christian Florez - Mayfield - 6-foot-3, 334 pounds - Just a sophomore from the Class of 2019. HUGE kid that moves well surprisingly. 10 reps of 185 pounds. Bright, bright future.

Clay Sterns - Capitan - LB - 5-foot-9, 183 - 4.6 shuttle time and a broad jump of 8-feet-2 inches

Colton Montano - Carlsbad - ATH - 5-foot-7, 175 - 4 reps of 185 pounds, 4.81 40-time, 4.75 shuttle, 8-feet-6 inch broad.

Cooper Carson - Hatch Valley - ATH - 6-foot-1, 175 - 4.83 40-time, 4.64 shuttle, and a broad of 8-feet-4 inches. The Bears are clearly re-loading, lots of guys impressed us from their roster.

Cory Perez - Rio Rancho - OL - 5-foot-6, 251 - Won the MVP Offensive Linemen Award by having a fantastic showing in the trenches, 20 reps of 185 pounds, well spoken, great representative of Rio Rancho.

Christian Sanchez - Deming - ATH - 5-foot-5, 165 - 12 reps of 185 pounds, 4.25 shuttle, and a broad jump of 8-feet-0 1/2 inches.

D. Gonzales - Santa Fe - ATH - 5-foot-10, 189 - 17 reps of 185 pounds, 4.72 shuttle, and a broad jump of 8-feet-4 inches.

D'Andre Waters - Carlsbad - ATH - 5-foot-7, 200 pounds - 11 reps of 185 pounds, 4.63 shuttle, and a broad jump of 8-feet-4 inches.

Dakota Carrasco - Rio Rancho - WR - Clearly a next level prospect. A 6-foot-4, 196 pounds he did well in the one-on-one's and had 19 reps of 185 pounds, ran a 4.59 shuttle, and had a broad jump of 9-feet-1 inches.

Damien Tuton - Onate - DL - 6-foot-1, 225 pounds - Sleeper defensive linemen to watch. 13 reps of 185 pounds and just accelerated off the ball so well with a lot of force in the one-on-ones. Really liked what we saw in Tuton.

Dante Nichols - Manzano - WR/S - 5-foot-8, 151 - Another quality player out of Manzano, 4.5 shuttle, 8-feet-0 inch broad.

Darren Garay - Hatch Valley - WR - 6-foot-0, 190 - New name to our list and caught our eye a few times during the event. Should have breakout year.

Deveyion Jackson - Manzano - OL/DL - 5-foot-10, 255 pounds - 20 reps of 185 pounds and just looked the part at the event.

Dillon Gassoway - Volcano Vista - QB - 6-foot-2, 210 pounds - Big kid, throws well, 16 reps of 185 pounds and plays the leadership role well. He'll have some big time targets to throw to this year.

Dominic Fischer - West Mesa - WR - 6-foot-2, 172 - West Mesa likely has two next level guys from this year's roster and one of them is Fischer who can player either QB or WR. Good size, possession type WR and had a broad of 8-feet-6 inches and also did well in the one-on-one's.

Donald Truez - Roswell - OL - 5-foot-10, 241 - Nice showing at the event, did not know about him prior to the event, but he did well in the one-on-one's and had 20 reps of 185 pounds. Great name as well.

Drew Ortiz - St. Pius X - QB - 5-foot-9, 185 pounds - One of the top quarterbacks in the Metro again proved his stock by showing out. 16 reps of 185 pounds, 4.65 40-time, and a 4.28 shuttle. Throws the ball with pop, can play WR as well. Big time playmaker.

Dylan Tapia - Moriarty - QB - 5-foot-10, 150 - Threw well on the run and ran a blazing shuttle of 4.22 and had a broad of 8-feet-6 inches. Good athletic QB returning for the Pintos.

Dylan Kuhn - Hobbs - DL - 5-foot-10, 243 pounds - 29 reps of 185 pounds, which was one of the best from the entire event, also did well in one-on-one's. New name to the next level list.

E. Anderson - Ruidoso - ATH - 5-foot-9, 160 pounds - 6 reps of 185 pounds, 4.28 shuttle time, and a broad jump of 9-feet-3 inches. Keep on eye on him along with Cisco Mayville from Ruidoso. Two very athletic prospects.

Eddy Gonzales - Onate - ATH - 5-foot-8, 156 - 10 reps of 185 pounds, 4.8 shuttle, and made some plays during individual period that caught our eye.

Edgar Hernandez - Centennial - DL - 5-foot-10, 245 - Really surprised one of the in-state schools has not offered him yet. Great look prospect, 24 reps of 185 pounds.

Elijah Ruiz - Franklin - ATH - 6-foot-1, 200 - Another good looking prospect from Franklin. 14 reps of 185 pounds, 4.59 40-time, 4.4 shuttle, and a broad of 9-feet-5 inches. Some of the better testing marks overall at the event.

Elijah Tapia - Moriarty - RB - 5-foot-7, 165 - 17 reps at 185 pounds! Incredible considering he is just 165 pounds, also had a great broad jump of 8-feet-8 inches.

Eric Phillips - Frankling - WR - 5-foot-9, 167 - 12 reps of 185 pounds, 4.4 40-time, 4.33 shuttle, and a broad of 9-feet-1 inch. Kids from Franklin are ballers...

Ethan Serna - Santa Fe - WR - 5-foot-10, 156 - 4.5 shuttle, made some plays during one-on-ones. Athletic kid.

Evan Tayfoya-Vallo - Rio Rancho - OL - 6-foot-4, 275 - Think he is under the radar recruiting wise, could even be a sleeper D1 guy. Very good in passing blocking drills, one-on-ones.

Fernando Acosta - Clovis - DL - 6-foot-0, 200 - Quite the motor, very quick off the football, one of Clovis' top prospects and a next level D2 range guy. 22 reps of 185 pounds, 4.72 40-time and 4.25 shuttle.

Forest McKee - Onate - LB - 6-foot-0, 225 - Pound for pounds the best defensive athlete at the event. 28 reps of 185 pounds, 4.54 40-time, 4.25 shuttle, and 9-feet-1 inch broad. No idea why he does not have offers, but this kid has a ton of heart, great character, is a coach's son, a leader, and is straight talented. Reminds me of Sam Denmark, expect McKee is better.

Gabe Sidwell - Onate - DL - 5-foot-10, 190 - 16 reps of 185 pounds, 4.85 40-time and a 8-feet-4 inch broad jump.

Gannon Chavez - Cibola - QB - 5-foot-11, 170 - Don't think a lot of people know how good Chavez is going to be this year, him and Kayzan Martin from Cibola are gamers. Chavez had a 4.6 shuttle and a 8-feet-3 broad jump.

Gasper Hernandez - Rio Grande - ATH - 6-foot-2, 180 - Good looking athlete and it was nice to see some kids from Rio Grade compete, we hadn't had many in the past. 4.6 shuttle and a 8-feet-3 inch broad jump.

Gaven Swinson - Mayfield - WR - 6-foot-4, 200 - What a dynamic performance he had during the event. When the coaches got together to determine the MVP, it was easy. Everyone said Swinson. Dazzling routes, great hands, good speed, great kid, coachable. Ran a 4.5 40-time, 4.31 shuttle, and had a broad jump of 10-feet-1/2 inches. STUD.

Gavin Hardison - Hobbs - QB - 6-foot-3, 170 - Class of 2018 quarterback that can straight spin it. Lots of power, throws well on the run and athletic. 4.6 40-time, 4.5 shuttle, and a broad of 9-feet-0.

What Else Has Been Published

Top 10 Marks
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Top 10 40-Times
Top 10 Broad Jumps
Top 10 Bench Marks

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Probably the last High School award for Danni. She is now officialy a Texas A&M Aggie. She went to her first classes today. Man,,,, dropping her off was tough on her mother and I.

http:/parade.com/401074/brianmclaughlin/meet--parades-2015-all-america-basketball-teams/

What Key Factors Have Pushed NM Football To The Next Level?

Clearly, NM Prep Football is on the rise in all aspects: Talent, Strength, Speed, Coaching, etc.

What have been driving forces to this?

Which Team Will Have The Most Speed In 2016?

Linked Here
https://nmpreps.rivals.com/news/30-new-mexico-high-school-football-players-to-watch-in-2016

42 Things To Get You Ready For 2016

Here we will bring a daily countdown to the 2016 Football season and first game on August 24th. History, stats, players etc will be listed.

This feature is contributed by NMPreps Member @ITSC-Ret

19 DAYS
Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- Texico, 2003

Most tackles in a game
- Mike Raney, Aztec vs Durango CO (2005)
- Ben Livingston, Aztec vs Kirtland Central (2007)
- Bob Koski, Highland vs Rio Grande (1990)

Most interceptions in a career
- Mike Raney, Aztec, 2003-2005

Underclassman with 19 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Johnny Plowman, Lordsburg, Jr.

Underclassman with 19 season total kicking points in 2015
- Jarrett Coyle, Mesilla Valley, Jr.

20 DAYS
Most state championship game appearances
- Jal, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999
- Eunice, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2011, 2015

Most career wins at one New Mexico school
- James Bradley, Sr., Mayfield, 1965-1972/1994-2005, 188-47-7

Most consecutive winning seasons
- Ft. Sumner, 1993-2012

Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- Deming, 1941
- Manaul, 1959

Underclassman with 20 season rushing touchdowns in 2015
- Cisco Mayville, Ruidoso, Jr.

Underclassman with 20 season total touchdowns in 2015
- Josh Foley, Rio Rancho, Jr.
- Gabino Rodriguez, Dexter, Jr.

Underclassman with 20 season total kicking points in 2015
- Jacob Breaux, Socorro, So.

21 DAYS
Most consecutive winning seasons
- Highland, 1962-1982

Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- La Cueva, 2004

Most tackles in a game
- Nick Fierro, Aztec vs Kirtland Central (11/2/2007)

Most interceptions in a career
- Parker Johnson, Ruidoso, 2011-2014

Underclassman with 21 season rushing touchdowns in 2015
- O'maury Samuels, Los Lunas, Jr.

Underclassman with 21 season total touchdowns in 2015
- Cisco Mayville, Ruidoso, Jr.

22 DAYS
Most state championship game appearances
- Lovington, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Clovis, 1960, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2010, 2004, 2005, 2007

Most consecutive winning seasons
- Mayfield, 1994-2015

Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- Highland, 1963

Most touchdown receptions in a season
- Eric Varnell, Piedra Vista, 2006

Most field goals made in a career
- Rafael Herrera, Lovington, 2007-2009

Most tackles in a game
- Hank Strauss, Aztec vs Belen (2010)

Underclassman with 22 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Kyle Hooper, Alamogordo, Jr.
- Cody Smith, Aztec, So.

23 DAYS
Number of consecutive winning seasons
- Artesia, 1949-1971

Longest winning streak
- Highland, 1962-1964
- Clovis, 1932-1934
- Roswell, 1920-1923
- Capitan, 1951-1953
- St. Michael's, 2012-2013

Most touchdown receptions in a season
- Ty Atencio, Aztec, 2011

Most tackles in a game
- Isaac Gonzales, Valencia vs Belen (10/29/2010)

24 DAYS
Years coaching
- Sam Jernigan, Ft. Sumner/Goddard, 1987 and 1991-2013, record of 212-83-0
- Frank Ortiz, Santa Rosa, 1985-2008, record of 202-72-0

Longest winning streak
- St. Michael's, 1936-1938

Most rushing yards in a season (current state record)
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2010 - 3,024

Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Mike Hatchcock, Aztec, 2008

Most pashing yards in a career (current state record)
- Brett Hanson, Hatch Valley, 2002-2004 - 12,124

Most interceptions in a career
- Dominic Gutierrez, Manaul, 1988-1990

Underclassman with 24 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Andru Sanchez, Cobre, Jr.

Underclassman with 24 season total touchdowns in 2015
- O'maury Samuels, Los Lunas, Jr.

26 DAYS
Longest unbeaten streak
- Manaul, 1957-1960
- Carlsbad, 1961-1963
- Artesia, 1967-1969

Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Chris Williams, Rio Rancho, 2004

27 DAYS
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Manuel Romero, Belen, 2014

Most touchdown receptions in a season
- Josh Harris, Aztec, 2014

Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Jake Espinoza, Aztec, 2006-2009
- Derrick Valdez, Raton, 2007-2010

Underclassman with 27 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Dakota Halliburton - Navajo Prep, So.

28 DAYS
Longest winning streak
- La Cueva, 2003-2005
- Mayfield, 2005-2007

Most field goals made in a career
- Erik Hinterbichler, Albuquerque, 1999-2001

Underclassman with 28 season rushing touchdowns in 2015
- Mike Armijo - Socorro, Jr.

Underclassman with 28 kicking points in 2015
- Manuel Romero - Albuquerque, So.
- Christian Chavez - Piedra Vista, So.


29 DAYS
Most state championships
- Artesia - 1957, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015

Years coaching
- Ralph Bowyer, Grants/Belen/Carlsbad, 1937-1965, record 171-107-10

Most consecutive district wins
- Raton, 1987-1994

Longest winning streak
- Santa Rosa, 2011-2013

Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Trevor Hammargren, Aztec, 2005-2008

Most points kicked in a game
- Dominic Gutierrez (Menaul vs Newcombe, 9/21/90)

Underclassman with 29 season touchdowns in 2015
- Mike Armijo - Socorro, Jr.

Underclassman with 29 season touchdowns in 2015
- Jessie Garcia - Animas, Jr.


30 DAYS
Most consecutive district wins
- Bloomfield, 2005-2010

Longest unbeaten streak (includes ties)
- Capitan, 1951-1953

Underclassman with 30 kicking points in 2015
- Marcus Aceves - Atrisco Heritage, Jr.


31 DAYS
Years coaching
- James Bradley, Sr., Mayfield/Roswell/Mayfield, 1965-2005, record of 310-91-9

Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2009

Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Benny Madrid, Ft. Sumner, 1992-1995

32 DAYS
Most consecutive district wins
- Highland, 1962-1967

Years coaching
- Cooper Henderson, Ruidoso/Artesia, 1984-2015, record of 293-103-1

Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Tylin Hirsch, Aztec, 2007-2010

32 DAYS
NMPREPS COMBINE!

33 DAYS
Most state championship game appearances
- Artesia, (1954, 1957, 1959, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1991,
1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015)

Most consecutive district wins
- Silver, 2004-2014

Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Dontrell Moore, Roswell, 2000
- Brian Mead, Clovis, 2006

Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Eric Varnell, Piedra Vista, 2004-2006

Underclassman with 33 season receptions in 2015
Derrick Reyes - Rio Rancho, So.
Marcus Medina - Hope Christian, Jr.

34 DAYS
Longest unbeaten streak (includes ties)
- Gadsden, 1952-1956

Years coaching
- Gerald Burns, Dexter/Eunice/Grants/Carrizozo/Capitan/Eunice, 1972-2010, record of 187-153-6


Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Lance Fikany, Ft. Sumner, 2002

Most interceptions in a career
- Thane Miller, Jal, 1984-86

Underclassman with 34 season receptions in 2015
Adam Cook - Cleveland, Jr.

Underclassmen with 34 season points scored in 2015
Cody Kooyers - Cloudcroft, Jr.
Matt Romero - Belen, Jr.
Timothy Bunker - Belen, So.

35 DAYS
335 - Career wins by Clovis head coach Eric Roanhaus

Most consecutive district wins
- Silver, 1978-1985

Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Max Suazo, Taos, 2009-2011

Underclassman with 35 season receptions in 2015
Josh Foley - Rio Rancho, Jr.

Underclassmen with 35 season points scored in 2015
David Ortega - Hobbs, Jr.

Underclassmen with 35 season tackles in 2015
Zack Mares - Cibola, Jr.
Jaysen Moreno - Sandia, Jr.
Jace Torrez - Manzano, Jr.
Chris Madrid - Miyamura, So.
Michael Montoya - Los Lunas, Fr.
Tim Moore - Bloomfield, Jr.
Joseph Esquibel - Santa Rosa, Jr.
Tristan Martinez - Escalante, Jr.
Zachary Winkleer - Animas, Jr.

Underclassmen with 35 season kicking points in 2015
David Ortega - Hobbs, Jr.

36 DAYS
Most touchdowns scored in a season
- Paul Ragle, Animas, 1998
- Dustin Walton, Raton, 2009

Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Adam Lujan, Estancia, 2015

37 DAYS
Most touchdowns scored in a season
- Brian Beckham, Jal, 1985
- Lance Fikany, Ft. Sumner, 2002

Most rushing touchdowns is a career
- Raul Rodriguez, Los Alamos, 2005-2008

38 DAYS
Years coaching
- Eric Roanhaus, Clovis, 1978-2015, record of 335-137-5
- Bill Gentry, Highland/Eldorado, 1958-1995, record of 305-102-5

Most rushing touchdowns is a career
- Bryce Grady, Aztec, 2008-2011

39 Days
Isaac Amaya, the Hobbs quarterback last season led the state in passing touchdowns with 39 last season. Amaya, has since graduated and will play college football.

Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Ty Atencio, Aztec, 2008-2011
- Josh Harris, Aztec, 2012-2014

Underclassman with 39 season tackles in 2015
Angel Autrey - Carrizozo, So.
Osbaldo Najera - Hagerman, So.
Christopher Pinon - Hagerman, Jr.
Andres Arebalos - Hagerman, Jr.
Nicholas Brown - Loving, Jr.
Christain Snyder - Raton, So.
Bryan Fierro - Tularosa, So.
Rudy Vigil - Bloomfield, Jr.
Lucas Mcnatt - Capital, Jr.
Gabe Marshall - Onate, Jr.
Taitt Kuchta - Clovis, Jr.
Devon McGhee - Manzano, Jr.

Underclassman with 39 season receptions in 2015
Johnathan Cabrialses - Raton, Jr.

Underclassman with 39 season rushing attempts in 2015
Dominick Dozal - Santa Teresa, So.
Harry Wheeler - Mescalero, Jr.

40 Days
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2010

Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Roy Hackey, Hatch, 2003-2005

Points scored in a game
- Mario Martinez (Springer) vs. Roy (1971)
- Cruz Flores (West Las Vegas) vs. Santa Rosa (11/1961)
- Tony Montoya (Albuquerque) vs. Aztec (9/6/1963)

Underclassmen with 40 season tackles in 2015
Shawn Gallegos - Atrisco Heritage, Jr.
Matheus Mitchell - Cibola, Jr.
Kano Nious - Albuquerque, Jr.
Fausto Baranzini - NMMI, Jr.
Cameron Santa Cruz - Eunice, Fr.
Ace Gabrentina - McCurdy, So.

Underclassmen with 40 season points scored in 2015
Zach Lowe - Valencia, Jr.
Andres Martinez - McCurdy, Jr.

41 DAYS
41. Aztec QB Cody Smith, only a sophomore for the Tigers last season passed for an impressive 2,841 yards. Smith will be one of the top returning quarterbacks for the 2018 class along with a very underrated District 1-5A. The Tigers are ranked in the Top-50 this preseason and looking to improve that ranking this season.

Most years as head coach in New Mexico is 41 years (400 club)
- Paul "Babe” Parenti, Albuquerque St. Marys (1927-42, 44-66), St. Pius (1968-69)
- Travis Lee, Hot Springs (1970-82, 1991-2011), Lordsburg (1984-88), Silver (1989-90)

42 DAYS
42. Number/Score that Artesia won their record 29th State Championship in 2015. Artesia 42, Centennial 34. The Bulldogs are now the two time defending champions heading into the 2016 season. Legendary head coach Cooper Henderson's last state title as head coach as well, as he resigned this off-season.

42 Touchdowns scored in a season
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2010
- David McGee, Laguna-Acoma, 2014
- Dominic Montano, Escalante, 2015

42 Points scored in a game
- Ronnie Daniels (La Cueva) vs. Manzano (11/5/2010)
- David Paterson (Artesia) vs. Hobbs (9/3/93)
- Owen Smaulding (Albuquerque) vs. Santa Fe (11/7/1916)
- Reynaldo Atencio, Escalante vs. Questa (10/26/2012)

Over/Under: Win Totals in 4A Football
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

Today, we look at some over/under numbers as it pertains to wins and losses. 4A football has a complete shake up as many new teams enter the classification during the current realignment.

BERNALILLO SPARTANS

Over/Under: 2

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Moriarty
9/2 - Gallup
9/10 - at Albuquerque Academy
9/16 - Bloomfield
9/23 - at Robertson
9/30 - St. Michael's
10/7 - at Pojoaque Valley
10/14 - at West Las Vegas
10/21 - Santa Fe Indian
11/4 - Taos

Pick: Under. 2 doesn't seem like a "big" number to the most of you but the Spartans are coming off an 0-10 season. The good news it was their last in 5A football as they dip into 4A. The bad news. They went 0-2 against 4A competition, losing (37-0) to Taos and (45-0) to Hope Christian last season. The schedule seems to have become tougher this year than last year. If they get to 1, it could be against Santa Fe Indian (maybe).

HATCH VALLEY BEARS

Over/Under: 8

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Taos
9/2 - Ruidoso
9/16 - Benson, Arizona
9/30 - Chaparral
10/7 - Pampa, Texas (at NMMI)
10/14 - Socorro
10/21 - at Silver
10/28 - Cobre
11/4 - at Hot Springs
TBA - 1 Game

Pick: Par. 8-games after a 13-0, State Championship could either be too low or too high for you. I sort of buying on head coach Jack Cisco who has this team dominating. The negative is they graduate a ton of talent from last season. Cade Hackey, one of the top receivers returns, but they lose a lot on both sides of the ball. Right now, playoffs included I could see 8-wins but it is hard to gauge tow out of state games and how good Cobre and Ruidoso will be (Im projecting good).

NAVAJO PREP EAGLES

Over/Under: 5

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Kirtland Central
9/2 - at Montezuma-Cortez, Colorado
9/9 - Laguna-Acoma
9/16 - at Pinon, Arizona
9/23 - Socorro
9/30 - Window Rock
10/8 - Cleveland JV
10/21 - at Thoreau
10/28 - Wingate
11/4 - at Shiprock

Pick: Over. The Eagles of Navajo Prep move UP in classification from 3A football. The task could seem difficult but the schedule strength is not overwhelming. The district won't be daunting like others moving UP. They have a junior QB in Dakota Halliburton that passed for 2,846-yards as a sophomore with 27 passing TDs. 5 games that I pick, if I'm picking, from New Mexico is Socorro, Thoreau and Wingate. A date with Pinon, Arizona who went 2-8 last season along with Montezuma-Cortez, Colorado who went 2-7 last season would be my five right now. The Socorro game could be a reach but a new head coach they could sneak up on them with the air attack. We know I like to reach, so I could - I did - even see an "upset" over Laguna-Acoma who is under new tutelage as well. I guess I'm sold on the air attack but my only concern is a new head coach.

POJOAQUE VALLEY ELKS

Over/Under: 2

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Los Alamos
9/2 - at Hot Springs
9/9 - Espanola Valley
9/16 - Escalante
9/23 - at West Las Vegas
9/29 - at Santa Fe Indian
10/7 - Bernalillo
10/14 - St. Michael's
10/28 - Taos
11/4 - at Robertson

Pick: Par. The Elks went 0-10 last season but what could you truly expect with a team that had 6-seniors on the roster. The Elks are sure to come back more experienced and ready to shake (crack) the goose egg. The schedule is in better shape than last season for a young team. They replace Portales, Bloomfield and Ruidoso with Hot Springs and Escalante in non-district games (2 less non-district games with new district). The new district also features Bernalillo and Santa Fe Indian to lessen the blows. The Elks will take strides this season but 2 wins could be the ceiling.

PORTALES RAMS

Over/Under: 8

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Texico
9/2 - at Lovington
9/9 - at West Las Vegas
9/16 - St. Michael's
9/23 - Dexter
9/30 - at Española Valley
10/7 - Hope Christian
10/21 - at Ruidoso
10/28 - Moriarty
11/4 - at NMMI

Pick. Par. The Rams went 11-1 last season having some major talent. They graduate a top running back from last season but return a wealth of talent. The only reason we say par is duplicating an 11-win will be tough. The schedule favors them to go over 8 but played it safe going PAR right now. Depending on playoff match-up they could easily go over 8. Teams that could be a challenge to winning 8 of 10 is Lovington, Ruidoso, St. Mikes and newcomer to 4A from 5A in Moriarty who had a successful campaign last season.

RUIDOSO WARRIORS

Over/Under: 6

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Roswell
9/2 - at Hatch Valley
9/9 - Lovington
9/16 - at Robertson
9/23 - Tularosa
9/30 - Silver
10/7 - NMMI
10/15 - at Hope Christian
10/21 - Portales
11/4 - at Moriarty

Pick: Over. After winning the state championship in 2014, the Warriors had a slump season finishing 5-7. The Warriors had some inexperience during the 2015 campaign after losing veterans from the title team who built the foundation. The good news from the 2015 season is the fact that they return a wealth of skill position players. Returning is quarterback Kyle Woodul (2017) who passed for 1,916-yards last season along with Cisco Mayville (2017) who ran for 1,317-yards. The schedule won't be easy but a good mixture of games. They will be tested early as they face Roswell, ranked 27th this preseason opening weekend along with the 4A defending champ Hatch Valley Bears during week two. We say over with a possible 6-4 season with a win in the playoffs at the very least but a 5-5 season with a possible 2-game win post season is possible as well.

SANTA FE INDIAN BRAVES

Over/Under: 5

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Cuba
9/1 - Wingate
9/10 - at McCurdy
9/23 - at Taos
9/29 - Pojoaque Valley
10/6 - West Las Vegas
10/14 - at Robertson
10/21 - at Bernalillo
10/27 - St. Michael's

The Pick: Under. The Braves went 5-4 last season for a successful season as an independent school. Reaching 5-wins will be difficult this season as they move into a District (2-4A) with the likes of some quality teams. They only played 9-games last season and looks to be the same story this season giving them only three non-district games. 3-games that they can win along with maybe getting a district win along the way but my guess is 3-wins is the ceiling.

SHIPROCK CHIEFTAINS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - at Socorro
9/2 - at Newcomb
9/9 - Dolores, Colorado
9/16 - Gallup
9/23 - Kirtland Central
9/30 - at Cuba
10/7 - Crownpoint
10/21 - Wingate
10/28 - at Thoreau
11/4 - Navajo Prep

Over/Under: 5

Pick: Over. Shiprock is not known for the football team in basketball country. However, this season we could see the Chieftains over .500. The schedule is not difficult, graduate 8-players and will play in a district that could be won. The prediction in 6-4.

THOREAU HAWKS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Tohatchi
9/2 - at Laguna-Acoma
9/9 - Gallup
9/16 - at Newcomb
9/23 - Crownpoint
9/30 - at Hot Springs
10/7 - Moriarty
10/21 - Navajo Prep
10/28 - Shiprock
11/4 - at Wingate

Over/Under: 5

Pick: Under. I was surprised to see the win total of Thoreau at 5 last season. In this region of the state a .500 season is something to enjoy. They'll return 29-players off the 5-win team but they improve their schedule is the only reason we say under 5-wins. They add Gallup, Laguna-Acoma and Moriarty to their schedule. If they get to 5-wins against this season this will be a huge movement in this football teams direction.

WEST LAS VEGAS DONS

8/26 - at Clayton
9/2 - Grants
9/9 - Portales
9/17 - at Albuquerque
9/23 - Pojoaque Valley
10/6 - at Santa Fe Indian
10/14 - Bernalillo
10/21 - at Taos
10/28 - Robertson
11/5 - at St. Mikes

Over/Under: 5

Pick: Under. West Las Vegas finished the 2015 season 3-2 to end the season 4-6. Getting to .500 or more however could be a task that might be out of the picture in this prediction feature. They graduate some of their best athletes and will have gain experience on the go. The schedule is a good mixture of winnable games filtered with tough games. The prediction for the Dons is 3-7.

WINGATE BEARS

2016 Schedule
8/26 - Crownpoint
9/1 - at Santa Fe Indian
9/17 - Raton
9/23 - Monument Valley, Arizona
9/30 -Tohatchi
10/7 - Whitehorse, Utah
10/14 - at Zuni
10/21 - at Shiprock
10/28 - at Navajo Prep
11/4 - Thoreau

Over/Under: 3

Pick: Under. The Bears opened the 2015 season with a 32-8 win over Crownpoint. However, that would be the only win on the year finishing 1-9. The Bears with only 29-players on the roster only graduate 5 of those players. The Bears football program however hasn't been over .500 in a few years and are 10-28 in the last four football seasons. Our prediction is that it will be better than last season and we could see a 2-8 season.


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

Cobre (Schedule Incomplete)
Hope Christian Huskies (Schedule Incomplete)
Hot Springs Tigers (Schedule Incomplete)
Moriarty Pintos (Schedule Incomplete)
NMMI Colts (Schedule Incomplete)
Robertson (Schedule Incomplete)
Socorro (Schedule Incomplete)
St. Michaels (Schedule Incomplete)
Taos (Schedule Incomplete)

Jonathan Stroman - RHP from La Cueva committed to play for the University of Arizona yesterday. Congrats Jonathan!

Why yes, yes we are! IT'S FOOTBALL TIME!!!

As we get into August the time for high school football is upon us, and for a whole lot of folks it couldn't get here soon enough. The summer months fly by for students, but for the football junkies it seems to drag out every year as the anticipation grows. Two-a-days are now going strong. The sun is shining brightly, the young men and their coaches are working hard and sweating even harder, and the men, women, and kids alike of the towns across the country and our great state are talking about this years team. For even the casual fan, football season is a great time of the year. In most every NM town, those with 6 man football all the way to those with big 6A schools,the fan bases are getting ready for the Friday Night Lights or in some cases Wednesday, Thursday, or even Saturday night lights. Why is that you ask? Because football is KING and it is the greatest time of the year!!!

In my experience in Artesia, there is not much like it. The entire town begins to come alive with talk of this years team starting in late June, early Jul. Everywhere I go, I am asked by all walks of life, "How are we going to do this year?" or "Are we going to 3-peat?". I mean everywhere, from the grocery store to the bank, from church to the gas station, Artesian's are wondering, talking, dreaming, and looking forward to the hamburger fry and scrimmage and especially the first game of the season against Carlsbad. This Bulldog/Caveman game takes on somewhat of a new meaning this year as it will be the first game of the season. The game is one of the longest rivalry games, if not the longest, in the state of NM and there is absolutely no love lost between these to Eddy county cities.

This year the Cavemen come in with huge expectations and with their second year head coach in Coach Gary Bradley who is from an amazing football coaching lineage. Carlsbad has these expectations with good reason as they have the athletes, the coaching, and the community support that would drive any high school deep into the playoffs. I am sure that the Carlsbad football fans are doing the exact same thing that we are doing in Artesia and that is looking forward to not only the big rivalry game on opening night at the Bulldog Bowl, but having a tremendously successful season.

On the other side, the Bulldogs now have a new Henderson (Rex) at the helm, but have the exact same expectations that they have every single year. For some schools the expectations are to get to 500, some is to have a winning season, others expect to make the playoffs while still others expect a win or two in the playoffs, but for Artesia there is only one expectation and that is a state championship. Getting there is not enough. The players, coaches, and the entire community fully expect to win a state title every year. This of course puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the team, but each and every year the young men who put the solid orange helmets on seem to rise above the pressure and do their very best to make the expectation a reality.

Take a moment and share your stories about your team and the excitement that you feel each year as the season gets ready to start. Maybe some rituals the fan or the team goes through, or something the entire town does for home and or away games. NMPreps Nation would love to hear from supporters of their team from all over our great state. Share away and lets all get even more excited for the games to begin!!!

Who Is Your Sleeper Team In Each Class?

Who Will Be The Best Junior Football Player In 2016?

ABQ High looking to hire another Freshmen football coach. It is a paid position.

https://hrd.aps.edu/jobs/Jobpost.exe?Action=DisplayByPosting&PostingNumber=00025155

The Grand Matron of our enormous extended family just received her 6th living generation this morning on July 13th, 2016. She is my mother and she lives in Hobbs, NM. The baby was born in Dallas, Texas. My Mom is only 90 years old which makes this even more rare. The few Great, Great, Great Grandmothers are typically in there late 90's or 100's. Interestingly, there has only been one 7th generation Grand Matron and that event happened when she was 107. I asked Mom this morning if she wanted to be a 7th living generation at 107. Her response was...I just want to live one day at a time. She is an amazing and very beautiful lady who still gets her hair and nails done every week. She also dresses up everyday like she is going to church in full makeup and jewelry even if she does not leave the house. Her motto is to live everyday like it is your last and make sure that you look good doing it. LOL It has been a difficult past 48 hours. We were notified yesterday that the baby had passed one day prior to it's due date and that they were scheduling the retrieval. Mom was broken hearted for sure. And then they located a heart beat and it was born this morning. Miracles do happen.

Has anyone heard on how New Mexico is doing on getting enough referees for the coming football season?

There have been several articles in the past couple years about a nation-wide shortage...

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/29/sports/referee-shortage-tied-to-lack-of-respect.html

Just one relatively uninformed opinion. Please weigh in.

6A:
1. Rio Rancho
2. La Cueva
3. Atrisco Heritage
4. Albuquerque
5. Sandia
6. Las Cruces
7. Cibola
8. Hobbs
9. Eldorado
10. Gadsden

Others: Clovis, Cleveland, Volcano Vista


5A:
1. Academy
2. Roswell
3. St. Pius
4. Los Alamos
5. Farmington
6. Capital
7. Valencia
8. Santa Teresa
9. Los Lunas
10. Goddard

Others: Chaparral, Lovington

The Eunice Girls (and boys) are 5 games short of completing our schedule. I am checking to see what tournaments might be available to get into early in the season. Of course, I'll have to get approval from our admin but thought I'd see what might be out there. Any help?

What teams will be 20-win teams?

Seth Olguin, Ryan Razo and Eric Hernandez all Commit to play at the next level.
Olguin and Razo will play for Luna. Hernandez will play for NMJC. That means 4 out of the 5 Seniors from Carlsbad will be playing college ball.

Small School Division Football - 8-Man/6-Man
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

With 6-Man the focus comes in the form of the two-time defending champions and possible dynasty if they can make this three in a row. The same story line can be said for Melrose as their dynasty is almost written in stone as they return as a favorite without question.

Today, we attempt to give our expert opinion on a pair of classifications that have two strong programs, one that even made the NMPreps.com Top 50 Rankings with the Buffaloes of Melrose, an impressive achievement in its own.

5 Key Questions About Small School Division Football

1. 3 and then 4 next season for Melrose? No, we don't hand out State Tournament trophies in July but Melrose the back-to-back state champions have one of the top overall athletes in the state of New Mexico returning giving Buffalo nation something to be excited about. Melrose in two years have a record of 24-1 (13-0 in 2016) and looking to only be getting better. We will spend more time talking about the young man by the name of Cade Barnard, who will play past High School football, as the QB/LB at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds had over 20 touchdowns last season and could only be getting better. Only a junior Cade is excelling both on the grass field and hardwood.

2. Hondo Valley Continuing Its Own Dominance? 9-teams, being better than 8, wins you a state championship in 6-man football. Hondo Valley is the team that has to be the likely favorite as a two-time defending champion to make it a triple behind the athleticism of Antonio Vasquez who threw for 201-yards and rushed for 156-yards for 5 touchdowns in the 2015 state championship. I guess the question should be, can any team slow down the speedy athlete? Floyd could be the likely suitor to play spoiler as they have some athletes of their own returning. However, if I was a betting man (I am), I go with the dominance continues.

3. Is There a Dark Horse? 8-man football could have a team that fits the description as another prospect out there has us with clear eyes looking at Jorrell Mirabal who plays for Magdalena. Mirabal, a talented prospect on the field and basketball court like Barnard, also from the 2018 graduating class, had an impressive 1,500 all purpose yards and 20 touchdowns last season. The Steers will need some surrounding players to overcome the depth of Melrose athletes but that's why we love the term Dark Horse. The other team that we need to use loosely as a dark horse is the team that fell in the state championship last season the Gateway Christian Warriors who lost a key player to graduation but return a few that we will keep a close eye on. Quarterback Justin Reynolds who played well as a sophomore last season and had a great showing in the state championship.

4. What Newcomers Do We Need To Keep An Eye On? Do we need to give more love and attention to small school football, probably. Do we need more updates on Small School football, yes. However, we do hope to see some of these prospects show there worth at the NMPreps.com combine next week. In short here is a quick few view of players we have on our board. Brian Garcia, another 2018 prospect, plays QB for Animas. He three for 355-yards last season but the program could be trending in the right direction. Garcia, played well in two contest against good opponents, 118-yards in a win over Floyd (42-30) and 91-yards un a loss to Hondo Valley (42-26). The other prospect on our board is Austin Buurma, a senior running back, who ran for 1,383-yards last season with 8 touchdowns. He also passed for 255-yards on the season.

5. How Good Will Mesilla Valley Christian Be? The Son Blazers drop down in classification during this realignment. What does that mean? A challenger from the start. I won't stop there as this team has some serious swagger entering 8-man football with a handful of returning talent. They have changed head coaches, out is Michael Draper and in enters Juan Salas. Why so high on the Son Blazers, Grine? Well, if they return some prospect they could be ready to make an early impact on the classification. They had a freshman QB last season pass for 1,572-yards with 7-touchdown passes in Josh Castillo. He does lose he number one target but returns senior Jarret Coyle (259-yards) and junior Brock Maddox (139-yards). The juicy part is the defense where they return Tyler Franzoy who had 94-total sacks, Brock Maddox had 91-total tackles and Tate Wassner who had 81-total tackles. So is it too early to say Melrose, here is your contender. Will any other team emerge to make them a pretender? Add in Joshua Mitchell who was reported to have an offer from Western New Mexico, the 6'5'' OT/NG will be a monster in 8-man this season.

Projected 8-Man State Tournament Bids for 2016

1. Melrose
8. Tse' Yi' Gai'

4. Magdalena
5. Dora

3. Gateway Christian
6. Cloudcroft

2. Mesilla Valley Christian
7. Logan

Bubble
Carrizozo
Mescalero Apache

20 Players To Watch in Small School Football

Cade Barnard, QB/Jr, Melrose
Tyler Franzoy, D/Sr, Mesilla Valley Christian
Jorrell Mirabal, QB/Jr, Magdalena
Antonio Vasquez, QB, Hondo Valley
Joshua Mitchell, NG, Mesilla Valley Christian
Justin Reynolds, QB/Jr, Gateway Christian
Carson Fraze, RB/Jr, Melrose
Austin Buurma, RB/Sr, Mescalero Apache
Blaine Arnold, RB/Sr, Gateway Christian
Brock Maddox, D/Jr, Mesilla Valley Christian
Kaull Burton, Jr, Dora
Garrison Ventura, LB, Carrizozo
Brian Garcia, QB/Jr, Animas
Nathan Toddy, RB/So, Cloudcroft
Jesse Garcia, RB/Sr, Animas
Dylan Roberts, Sr, Dora
Adrian Alvarez, DE/Sr, Floyd
Anfernee Fragua, RB/Sr, Jemez Valley
Joseph Benavidez, Sr, Grady
Rayce Wagley, SS/Jr, Animas
Josh McDonald, OL/DL/Sr, Floyd
Jacob Thurman, Jr, Grady
Hunter Sorgen, DL/Jr, Melrose
Hayden Skinner, RB, Dora

Anyone have a bracket?

6A
1. Micah Gray, Clovis - 8 games, 1100 yds (137.5 ypg, 5.9 ypc) with 13 TD
2. Josh Foley, Rio Rancho - 9 games, 1081 yds (120.1 ypg, 8.3 ypc) with 15 TD
3. Shawn Nieto, Cleveland - 12 games, 931 yds (77.6 ypg, 6.5 ypc) with 18 TD
4. Kazyan Martin, Cibola - 10 games, 907 yds (90.7 ypg, 5.7 ypc) with 14 TD
5. Seth Lopez, Clovis - 11 games, 795 yds (72.3 ypg, 7.1 ypc) with 9 TD

5A
1. O'maury Samuels, Los Lunas - 10 games, 1590 yds (159.0 ypg, 9.5 ypc) with 19 TD
2. J.R Vargas, Capital - 11 games, 1215 yds (110.5 ypg, 6.1 ypc) with 16 TD
3. Axel Fowler, Farmington - 12 games, 908 yds (75.7 ypg, 9.2 ypc) with 13 TD
4. Elijah Tapia, Moriarty - 10 games, 720 yds (72.0 ypg, 8.7 ypc) with 6 TD
5. Zach Lowe, Valencia - 9 games, 658 yds (73.1 ypg, 4.9 ypc) with 3 TD

4A
1. Mike Armijo, Socorro - 10 games, 1896 yds (189.6 ypg, 8.0 ypc) with 28 TD
2. Cisco Mayville, Ruidoso - 12 games, 1317 yds (109.8 ypg, 6.5 ypc) with 20 TD
3. Joseph Griego, Robertson - 12 games, 1297 yds (108.1 ypg, 8.5 ypc) with 15 TD

3A
1. Gabino Rodriguez, Dexter - 11 games, 1622 yds (147.5 ypg, 9.5 ypc) with 16 TD
2. Ezekiel Tapia, Estancia - 13 games, 1323 yds (101.8 ypg, 11.5 ypc) with 18 TD
3. Moises Anaya, Estancia - 12 games, 965 yds (80.4 ypg, 10.5 ypc) with 16 TD