Buy or Sell For The 2016 Season
Class 6A
District 1-6A
Cleveland wins more than 10 games this season: Definitely Buy. Reason why is though the Storm graduate three D1 prospects and a host of other state champion seniors to graduation, there is no program faster on the rise than Cleveland. They have posted two undefeated seasons since 2011 and Coach Heath Ridenour who is in his early 30’s has a record of 36-12. The amount of talent they have returning into the 2016 season is ridiculous. New Quarterback is
Angelo Trujillo replacing Gabe Ortega and you’ll be bloom away by his skill set. 6-foot-4, 240 pound Tight End
Adam Cook returns for his senior year, Track Star
Veto Virgin and
Daniel Johnson will emerge as two key receiving targets,
Shawn Neito and
Niko Papadopoulos return at running back,
Isaac Torres should be another name to keep tabs on, and a 245 pound fullback by the name of
Brendon Armstead, up front they have 6-foot-5, 285 pound Offensive Tackle by the name of
Daimon Altamirano and a 6-foot-5, 260 pound Offensive Tackle in
Hayden Wilson. That is just the offense. On defense, they are anchored by Defensive Tackle
Sean Davis who just set a school record hang cleaning 405 pounds,
Leo Sykes at 250 pounds is another key defensive linemen to watch Armstead should hold down the linebacking corps along with
Cameron Dunn, and in the secondary watch for
Darien Gonzales and
Cody Anderson to be physical and athletic.
2016 Schedule At A Glance (Please send complete schedule to nmpreps@yahoo.com)
8-27 @ Onate
9-2 @ La Cueva
9-16 @ Centennial
10-7 vs. Rio Rancho
10-13 @ Cibola
11-14 Volcano Vista
TBA vs. Piedra Vista
Rio Rancho wins District 1-6A: Buy Right?
Let's face it, the two heavy weights in the district are Cleveland and Rancho, the last two 6A teams to win the state title. What is not to like about Rio Rancho entering this season? Look for
Nick Little to take over at quarterback, he looked good late in the year, and should only improve as we move forward. The Rams return NMPreps.com Mr. Football Candidate
Josh Foley at Running Back, who already has offers from Eastern New Mexico, Highlands, Western, and CSU Pueblo. Foley at 100% is an elite group of backs this year, maybe the most complete back behind O'maury Samuels (Michigan Commit for Los Lunas) as Foley is up to 195 pounds. Up front they are anchored by
Logan Hertz who has an offer from Montana on the table, the 6-foot-6, 275 pound tackle has been turning heads all summer. On the defensive side they have some very capable players: Watch for 240 pound defensive linemen
Kevin McCracken, Defensive Back
Haven Corsey, and linebackers
Trey Parnell and
Vinny Palmeri. One player who is very underrated is
Dakota Carrasco, the 6-foot-4, 195 pound receiver/defensive back that keeps gaining more and more recruiting attention. Rams have a stout schedule, but I like them to do what they've done in the last several years under Head Coach
David Howes: Win. That Mayfield game on Friday Night, August 26th is going to be live. Be there. Then fast forward to October 7th for a showdown with cross town rival Cleveland, that could very well be a preview of the 2016 6A State Championship Game. Ram Nation fly that flag high, it's going to be quite the ride.
2016 Schedule At A Glance (Please send complete schedule tonmpreps@yahoo.com)
8-/6 at Mayfield
9/2 Americas
9/9 @ Clovis
9/16 Onate
9/23 Manzano
9/30 @ Sandia
10/7 Cleveland
10/14 Volcano Vista
10/29 @ Cibola
11/4 Piedra Vista
Coming Soon
Volcano Vista makes the 6A Playoffs
Piedra Vista wins more than 5 games
Cibola beats Piedra Vista and Volcano Vista
District 2-6A
Eldorado Wins District 2-6A
Clovis finishes 1 or 2 in district 2-6A Play
La Cueva wins more than 7 games
Manzano is better than the 2015 season
Sandia finishes 1 or 2 in district 2-6A Play
Santa Fe goes 0-5 in district play
District 3-6A
Mayfield's offense scores more than 539 points (41.4 average)
Las Cruces makes the semifinals
Centennial's beats Las Cruces and Onate in 2016
Onate goes 2-1 against Las Cruces competition
Hobbs makes the playoffs in 2016
Carlsbad wins more than 5 games
Gadsden wins at least one district game in 2016
District 4-6A
Albuquerque wins at least 5 games in 2016
Atrisco Heritage finishes 1 or 2 in district
Highland wins more than 5 games
Rio Grande wins at least 3 games in 2016
Valley finishes 1 or 2 in district
West Mesa finishes 1 or 2 in the district
Class 5A
District 1-5A
Resurgence of Aztec Tiger Football in 2016
Will Bloomfield compete in Class 5A
Farmington will finish 1 or 2 in the District
Gallup wins more than 3 games in 2016
Kirtland Central finishes at least 3rd in district
Miyamura wins more than 5 games in 2016
District 2-5A
Academy wins 5 games in 2016
Capital finishes 1 or 2 in district play
Del Norte win the District Title
Espanola Valley finishes 1 or 2 in district play
Los Alamos wins at least 2 district games
District 3-5A
Alamogordo wins at least 10 games in 2016
Chaparral wins 3-5 games
Deming is an Elite 8 game in Class 5A
Santa Teresa wins two district games
District 4-5A
Artesia wins 10 or more games in 2016
Goddard is a final 4 team in 2016
Lovington wins a district game in 2016
Roswell beats Goddard this season
District 5-5A
Belen finishes 1 or 2 in district play
Grants wins at least 1 game in district
Los Lunas Wins The District Title
St. Pius X Wins The District Title
Valencia wins at least two district games
4A Questions coming Soon
