Per ESPN Report

The ruling to ban satellite camps has dominated the headlines in past weeks, but there is another rule that recently passed that will have a big impact on the NCAA and recruiting.

Proposal 2015-52 will allow institutions to pay the actual round-trip costs for a prospective student-athlete's parents or legal guardians to accompany the prospect on his official visit and will be implemented August 1, 2016.

Top Prospect Report: Class of 2019
Joshua J. Grine

Today, we take a look at the impact freshmen who have played well this season. Not many on the radar but a few impact freshmen who could have great careers before their time is over.

More: Top Players in 2018 | Top Players in 2017 | Top Players in 2016

1. Kameron Valencia, G, 6'2'' Eldorado HS

The Eldorado Eagles season has a pair of bright story lines. One is the 50-foot buzzer beater over ranked Hobbs. The second is in terms of the future. Valencia, is ranked number one on our countdown of top freshmen in the state of New Mexico. Valencia, hasn't seen much, if any, minutes this season but late this district season Valencia finally got the call. He poured in double-digits in points and his high basketball IQ was on display. Remember the name because he would start on a handful of programs.

2. Zanen Zeller, PG, 6'1'', Los Lunas HS

The last time we had two freshmen this good and with basketball IQs that could rank among the best in the state of New Mexico. Zeller, has a leg up as he is the son of one of the best girls basketball head coaches in New Mexico in Los Lunas' coach Marty Zeller. The 6'1'' point guard could be ranked among the Top 100 overall players regardless of classification. He sees the floor well, makes good decisions with the ball and could become a scoring point guard in the future.

3. DeAnte Bernard, G, 6'1'', Highland HS

DeAnte could become a special player in a few years but is part of the three top players in the state of New Mexico from the 2019 class with Valencia and Zeller. Had a breakout game early on this season with a 17 point performance. Will have to put work in to stay among the top players in the state. Averaging 4.1 points per game on the season in 16 contests.

On the Radar

Rakim Stokes, 6'4'', F, Alamogordo High School
Jolante Gray, Volcano Vista HS
Dakota Powell, G, 6'0'' Manzano HS
Von Dalton, F, 6'4'', Rio Rancho HS
Rae Tarin, Hobbs HS
Matt Smith, Capital HS
Mario Armendariz, G, Rio Grande HS
Elijah Ferguson, G, Sandia HS
Derek Carrica, F, Goddard HS
Damien Guck, F, Cobre HS
Felix Dominguez, F, Cobre HS
Tino Luna, F, Hot Springs HS
Luke Kastendieck St. Mikes HS
Nick Gaerlan, Los Lunas HS
Tarren Burrola, Roswell HS -

From the JV Radar

Royce Olney, Rio Rancho HS
David Patterson, Rio Rancho HS
Blaine Gallegos, Rio Rancho HS
Jonah Chavez, Dexter HS
Jordan Marquez, Dexter HS
Jarren Amaro, Dexter HS
Sergio Tegeda, Dexter HS
Darius Heywood, Los Lunas HS

Class of 2020

Elijah Davidson, PG, 5'11'' Bosque (Albuquerque, NM)

In 2004 the Hatch Valley Bears went 13-0 and scored 699 points in a season under Head Coach Charles Gleghorn. That season Brett Henson who was a senior at Hatch threw for 4,604-yards and 70 touchdowns. In total Henson would finish with 12,124 passing yards and 166 touchdowns, both first in the New Mexico High School Football record books. The Bears won the 2003, 2004, and 2005 state championships.

Your Thoughts On The 2004 Hatch Valley Bears?

Top Prospects Reports

Over the next two months leading up to the state tournament we will be releasing our Top Prospects Report. If you feel we missed a player please email us at grinejosh@yahoo.com.

Player Rankings
Top 100 Players #100- #10 (April 19th Update)
Top 50 Players in 2016
Top 50 Players in 2017
Top 50 Players in 2018
Top 10 Players in 2019

Class of 2016
Top Guards
Top Wings
Top Forwards

Class of 2017
Top Guards
Top Wings
Top Forwards

Class of 2018
Top Guards
Top Wings
Top Forwards

Note: Feel free to send in nominations along with stats or reasons you feel that your players falls into each category.

The 2016 MLS schedule got released to much fanfare....bit of sarcasm.

It's always hard to judge a "favorite" with all the signings, draft picks, DP's, etc. Plus this year four of the bigger teams are playing in the CONCACAF Champions League which no MLS team has won before. They have been close with 2 runners up.

I get excited for the league to start by mid February.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule?m...&form_id=mp7_schedule_hub_search_filters_form

He wins his FIFTH Ballon d'Or this year. He will always be compared to the likes of the legendary Pele & Maradona. He will always be compared to his contemporary Cristiano Ronaldo.

He has done some amazing things like score over 100 goals in a single calendar year, multiple titles for club in the league and in Europe.

Yet, the one that eludes him is the World Cup. Will he go down as the G.O.A.T or will fans/journalists/etc deny him that honor without a World Cup? Can he even be considered the G.O.A.T without it?



http://www.espnfc.us/blog/fifa/243/...-wins-2015-ballon-dor-ahead-of-ronaldo-neymar

Its been quiet on here so lets see how these new topics perform:

1) What are some thoughts on the current standing of Jurgen Klinsman and the USMNT program from the top down? It was a rather drab week with the loss in Guatemala, then the win in Columbus mixed with the U23's missing the Olympics for the 2nd consecutive cycle.
We have the Copa America Centenario coming up....will Klinsman survive that or even get there with his job?

2) The USWNT have filed suit against the USSF seeking equal/fair pay and treatment. Quickly glancing over a bunch of the articles...it looks like they have a strong case. Plus, the USSF sued the women for even bringing a lawsuit against them! This whole web of suit and countersuit is just gonna drag this on for awhile.

Combined those two big stories are not something that bring much positive light on the state of soccer/football in the US.

Can We Name The Best Player At Each Position?

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Which Districts Will Get The Most Playoff Teams In?

Miles has signed with Cochise JC. Very tough decision to make. Had lots of Football and Baseball JC offers on the table. He worked his tail off year around to get these opportunities. Not easy being a 2 sport athlete these days with all the specialization.

Career at Pius: Football
4-year letterman
Broke and set 4 All-Time records at WR in school's 60yr history
1st Team All-Metro 6A/5A
2nd Team All-State
North/South All-Star 6A/5A

Baseball:
4-year letterman
1st Team All-District as a Sophomore, Junior, & Senior at Utility
2nd Team All-State Utility as a Sophomore
1st Team All-State Utility & DH as a Junior
Senior Year - In Progress

I wanted to especially thank Kyle Henderson who has been awesome in not only getting my son recognized but all the kids that play and excel in NM high school sports. I also want to thank some on here who have advocated, believed, and helped Miles in his journey to succeed and get the chance of living the dream.

Top Returning Point Guards To Watch in 2016-2017
Joshua J Grine of NMPreps.com

More Player Rankings: Top 100 | Top Classification Rankings

Today, we take a look at the returning point guards in the state of New Mexico. The field is loaded with top guards and could be one of the top talented groups.

Top Point Guards

Juan Hurt - Rio Rancho - 2017 - Only a junior last season and more of a scoring point guard, Hurt does not shy from a role of distributing the ball when the team needs it. Also, you can find him with the ball when they need to pull it out and run the O.

Zanen Zeller - Los Lunas - 2019 - The offensive could look for him more to run the offense next season with the amount of depth he brings to the table. At, 6'1 (and only growing) Zeller could be a true point guard to watch and by his senior year the best out.

Ismael Holguin - Mayfield - 2017 - Another junior, one we didn't get to see this post season, but one that will be to keep an eye on. This program is on the rise and Holguin is one to watch. Will likely be seen as a 10 point/5 assist per game PG.

Tristan McCarty - La Cueva - 2017 - It's hard not to like McCarty, a no nonsense point guard with solid passing abilities but will get into the paint and hit jumpers. La Cueva will only get better and McCarty will only see his numbers and minutes improve.

Anthony Chavez - Valley - 2018 - We have seen and heard the name of Chavez. The Vikings will likely be an early favorite and if you are looking for a 15 point/10 assist possibility, he is your man.

Markus Collins - Las Cruces - 2018 - The Bulldawgs will be a team to watch next season and Collins is a fun one to watch. He can run the O but also drop 20 in a game.

Jayden Phillips - Cleveland - 2018 - The Storm will be looking for it's new go-to player. Phillips is the man to watch for the Storm as the veteran leader.

Which players would you say have had breakout seasons in 2016?

Henderson: 25 Players Under The Radar


Pictured is Moriarty Pitcher Antonio Mora who has 50K's on the season

Kurk Kelly - Clovis - Senior - UTIL - One of the top senior athletes at Clovis High School. Very dangerous because of his speed around the bases. Stole 4 bases recently against Alamogordo.

Elijah Gamboa - Piedra Vista - Junior - 2B/3B - All around solid athlete at Piedra Vista. He can play pretty much any position. Recently had a key RBI against Miyamura.

Karl Koerper - Centennial - Junior - 1B - Having a big year and is starting to heat up. Went 3-4 with a single, double, HR, and 4 RBI’s against Santa Teresa.

Sergio Alfaro - Rio Grande - Junior - P - Only 5-foot-6, 152 pounds, but leads the State in wins with 7

Tristin Lively - Las Cruces - Sophomore - UTIL - Very bright future ahead, started since a freshmen at Las Cruces.

Wyatt Williams - Melrose - Senior - P/SS - Having a big year once again. Against Magdalena recently he hit 2 home runs, 3 RBI’s, and scored 3 runs.

Kyle Duggins - Aztec - Junior - P/1B - Playing a key role for the Tigers this year, earned a big win over Farmington recently.

Dominic Roybal - Pojoaque - Junior - P/2B - Hitting 400 on the year, was 3-3 against Robertson with 2 RBI’s

Dominic Lomeli - Dexter - Senior - P - Finally a senior, 4 year starter for the Demons. Against Texico last week he was 3-4 with 4 RBI’s.

JR Bustamonte - Artesia - Freshmen - P - Just a freshmen, but threw a no hitter against the No. 1 ranked Goddard Rockets last week.

Ryan Johnson - La Cueva - Sophomore - OF - Without a doubt one of the top sophomores in New Mexico, against Highland last week he was 4-5 with 5 runs scored, 6 RBI’s, 1 double, and 1 triple. Also has two bombs on the year.

Lane Saunders - Los Alamos - Senior - P - On the season the Eastern New Mexico Commit has racked up 6 wins and 49 K’s.

Beau Williams - Sandia Prep - Senior - P - The 6-foot-5, 220 pound LHP is having a big year as expected. He had 11K’s against Hope this past weekend.

Thomas Braybrooks - Academy - Junior - P - 6-foot-0, 190 pound Pitcher that can bring it, remember when Academy beat Eldorado 6-1? Guess who was on the mound.

Isaiah Tovar - Hobbs - P/2B - Senior - Has a fielding percentage of .979 and on the mound he is 5-2 on the season.

Antonio Mora - Moriarty - C/P/SS - Senior - Has 4 wins on the season with 50 strikeouts, regarded as one of the top 5A pitchers this year.

Arjay Miller - Shipwreck - 3B/P/SS - Senior - Hitting over .500 this season with 3 wins on the mound.

Kyler Woodul - Ruidoso - C/P - Junior - Hitting .485 on the season in 84 plate appearances with 27 RBI’s.

Josue Ruiz - Valencia - 3B/1B - Senior - Hitting .390 with 17 RBI’s, 10 doubles, and 1 HR

James Gimler - Hatch - P/1B - Sophomore - Hitting .479 with 25 RBI’s and 5 triples

Brian Gonzales - West LV - SS/P/2B - Senior - Hitting .447 from the plate with 16 RBI’s and is 4-2 on the mound.

Zach Groves - Eldorado - OF - Senior - Hitting .449 on the season with 11 RBI’s and 5 doubles.

Nate Arrington - Carlsbad - P - Sophomore - Hitting .552 from the plate with 12 RBI’s and is 3-1 from the mound.

Eric Hernandez - Carlsbad - C - Senior - Has a fielding percentage of .970 and is batting .400 with 11 RBI’s.

Robert Rodriguez - Cobre - Senior - Hitting .451 from the plate with 7 RBI’s

Just want to give Cats5201 a big shout out. He does a lot for the youth in Tularosa and doesn't ask for any recognition. Over the weekend he ran a youth bball tourney, he coached, reffed, cooked, cleaned, ran the clock. Big props to cats for taking such an interest in the kids in his community.

Who you got?

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Is Iron Mike one of them?

NMPreps.com's Class 6A Playoff Predictions As Of April 17th

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Class 6A
1. Rio Rancho 19-4, 5-0
2. Eldorado 12-4-1, 5-0
3. Carlsbad 15-5, 5-1
4. Rio Grande 13-5, 3-0
5. Volcano Vista 15-5, 3-2
6. Sandia 13-5, 4-2
7. Las Cruces 12-7, 5-1
8. La Cueva 11-8, 5-2
9. Cleveland 15-7, 2-2
10. Hobbs 12-8, 3-3
11. Cibola 11-8-1, 2-3
12. Deming 10-7, 3-2
13. Alamogordo 7-13, 2-4
14. Clovis 12-8, 2-4
15. Gadsden 13-9, 4-4
16. Mayfield 8-10, 3-3

How The 6A Bracket Would Look

1. Rio Rancho
16. Mayfield

8. La Cueva
9. Cleveland

4. Rio Grande
13. Alamogordo

5. Volcano Vista
12. Deming

3. Carlsbad
14. Clovis

6. Sandia
11. Cibola

7. Las Cruces
10. Hobbs

2. Eldorado
15. Gadsden

Bubble
West Mesa 7-12, 2-1
Atrisco Heritage 12-7, 2-2

Outside Looking In
Manzano 5-13, 2-4
Highland 3-17, 0-8
Santa Fe 5-15, 0-5
Albuquerque 6-12, 1-1
Valley 5-14-1, 0-4
Onate 6-15, 1-6

NMPreps.com's Class 5A Playoff Predictions As Of April 17th

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1. Goddard 13-3, 1-1
2. Piedra Vista14-7, 2-0
3. Centennial 16-6, 5-1
4. Los Alamos 12-7, 5-0
5. Aztec 14-5, 3-0
6. St. Pius X 9-8, 1-1
7. Artesia 8-9, 3-1
8. Valencia 11-11, 5-1
9. Santa Teresa 11-8, 4-1
10. Belen 11-8, 2-3
11. Farmington 7-13, 1-1
12. Academy 6-11-1, 1-1
13. Moriarty 14-6, 1-2
14. Miyamura 9-8, 0-3
15. Los Lunas 7-12, 1-5
16. Del Norte 8-11, 6-1

How The 5A Bracket Would Look

1. Goddard
16. Del Norte

8. Valencia
9. Santa Teresa

4. Los Alamos
13. Moriarty

5. Aztec
12. Academy

3. Centennial
14. Miyamura

6. St. Pius X
11. Farmington

7. Artesia
10. Belen

2. Pedra Vista
15. Los Lunas

Bubble
Bernalillo 13-9, 3-5
Grants 9-9, 1-2
Roswell 7-7, 2-0

Out
Chaparral 1-19, 0-6
Lovington 3-13, 0-2
Gallup 5-16, 0-2
Espanola 5-9, 2-4
Capital 0-16, 0-6

NMPreps.com's Class 4A Playoff Predictions As Of April 17th

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1. Sandia Prep 16-4, 3-0
2. Hope 12-7, 1-2
3. Portales 8-6, 4-0
4. Bloomfield 11-8, 4-0
5. Taos 11-8, 2-1
6. Ruidoso 13-8, 6-2
7. Kirtland 11-8, 3-0
8. Cobre 9-8, 4-0
9. Shiprock 15-3, 2-2
10. St. Mike’s 8-10, 0-1
11. Silver 12-8, 5-1
12. Hatch Valley 10-9, 3-3
13. Pojoaque 9-12, 2-2
14. Robertson 10-7, 3-3
15. West LV 11-8, 2-3
16. NMMI 6-12, 2-4

How The 4A Bracket Would Look

1. Sandia Prep
16. NMMI

8. Cobre
9. Shiprock

4. Bloomfield
13. Pojoaque

5. Taos
12. Hatch

3. Portales
14. Robertson

6. Ruidoso
11. Silver

7. Kirtland Central
10. St. Mike's

2. Hope Christian
15. West LV

Bubble
SFIS 7-5, 0-1

Outside Looking In
Wingate 4-10, 2-2
Socorro 4-14, 2-6
Thoreau 2-14, 0-3
Zuni 4-11, 0-4
East Mountain 2-14, 0-6
Hot Springs 7-10, 0-6

NMPreps.com's Class 3A Playoff Predictions As Of April 17th

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1. Texico 16-3, 4-1
2. Dexter 16-5, 4-1
3. Estancia 12-2, 1-0
4. Pecos 11-9, 1-0
5. Laguna Acoma 13-2, 0-0
6. Eunice 6-10, 2-3
7. Tularosa 5-8, 2-0
8. Mesilla 7-5, 3-1
9. Lordsburg 5-4, 0-1
10. Capitan 5-7, 0-3
11. Raton 3-13, 2-0
12. Clayton 3-4, 1-1
13. Tucumcari 7-9, 2-2
14. Santa Rosa 7-9, 1-3
15. Navajo Prep 7-6-1
16. Loving 1-11, 0-5

How The 3A Bracket Would Look

1. Texico
16. Loving

8. Mesilla
9. Lordsburg

4. Pecos
13. Tucumcari

5. Laguna Acoma
12. Clayton

3. Estancia
14. Santa Rosa

6. Eunice
11. Raton

7. Tularosa
10. Capitan

2. Dexter
15. Navajo Prep


Outside Looking In
Tohatchi 3-10
NACA 0-2
Monte Del Sol 1-2, 0-0

All Classes Coming Soon
Feel free to post your take here

Good Morning. Since I just released our Playoff Predictions yesterday here https://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/threads/nmpreps-coms-playoff-predictions.19326/ I am curious to see if there is interest in updated team rankings for this week. Let me know.

Rio Rancho Offensive Linemen Logan Hertz (6-foot-6, 270) recently added Montana's Junior Day. He is very interested in the FCS Program. Also hearing from the New Mexico Lobos, Arizona, Columbia, Cornell, Brown, and a handful of D2 and D3 schools. Last year The Griz was 8-5 overall losing to North Dakota State in the Subdivision Playoffs.

Hertz (right) pictured with Montana Head Coach Bob Stitt.


Montana Football Stadium

Who and where this weekend?

Post results and schedules for this week.

Centennial Hawks
@ Albuquerque
@ MAnzano
@ La Cueva
Cleveland
* Hobbs
* @ Carlsbad
* Gadsden
* Mayfield
* Las Cruces
* Denotes District Games

Onate Knights
Cleveland
@ Atrisco Heritage
Sandia
@ Rio Rancho
* @ Gadsen
* Mayfield
* @ Carlsbad
* Hobbs
* Las Cruces
* Centennial
* Denotes District Game

Las Cruces Bulldawgs
@ Eldorado
Cibola
@ Cleveland
@ Valley
BYE
* Gadsden
* @ Hobbs
* Carlsbad
* Centennial
* @ Onate
* @ Mayfield
*Denotes District Game

Mayfield Trojans
Not sure on home or away for the Trojans schedule
Rio Rancho
Del Valle
Eldorado
Volcano Vista
Carlsbad
* Onate
* Centennial
* Gadsden
* Hobbs
* Las Cruces
*Denotes District Game

Best Track And Field Athlete In The State?

This June will mark 10-years since I started NMPreps.com. Cannot believe that!

With that said, what are some cool features you can think of that I could possibly run?

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What is on tap this week?

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Thoughts on the Cavemen