Wille an outfielder from Rio Rancho has committed to Otero Junior College. He is a great kid, and had some pro interest over the fall should be fun watching him play this spring. ran a 6.68 more than once and swings the bat really well..

Top 10 HS Multi Sport Athletes In New Mexico?

Who are they?

Team Records As Of January 6th

Class 6A
Cibola 8-1
Valley 7-2
Rio Grande 7-2
Onate 10-3
Rio Rancho 10-3
Gadsden 10-4
Carlsbad 9-4
Cleveland 9-4
Albuquerque 6-3
Hobbs 6-4
Deming 7-5
Volcano Vista 4-4
Atrisco 5-5
Santa fe 6-7
Alamogordo 6-7
Las Cruces 5-7
La Cueva 3-5
Manzano 3-7
West Mesa 3-7
Sandia 2-5
Mayfield 3-8
Eldorado 2-6
Highland 2-6
Clovis 2-8

Class 5A
Capital 12-1
Roswell 9-1
Farmington 10-2
Grants 9-2
Espanola 10-4
Centennial 7-3
Piedra Vista 9-4
Gallup 9-4
St. Pius X 6-3
Belen 6-3
Artesia 4-4
Los Lunas 6-7
Goddard 6-7
Miyamura 6-7
Bernalillo 5-6
Moriarty 4-5
Los Alamos 4-6
Lovington 3-8
Del Norte 2-7
Academy 2-8
Valencia 2-10
Chaparral 2-12
Aztec 1-8
Santa Teresa 1-10

Class 4A
West LV 11-1
Hope 8-1
Robertson 8-2
Pojoaqie 11-3
Zuni 6-3
Portales 6-4
Silver 6-4
Taos 6-4
Bloomfield 6-5
Hatch 7-7
Santa Fe Indian 5-6
Wingate 5-6
Shiprock 4-5
Sandia Prep 4-6
Thoreau 4-6
Bosque 4-7
St. Mike's 3-6
Cobre 3-6
Socorro 4-8
NMMI 2-5
Kirtland 3-8
Hot Springs
Ruidoso 2-7
Ruidoso 2-8
East Mountain 2-9

Class 3A
Lordsburg 8-0
Dulce 5-0
Estancia 4-0
Laguna 9-2
Capital 8-2
Texico 7-2
Pecos 8-4
Navajo Prep 7-4
Desert Academy 7-4
Santa Rosa 7-4
Tularosa 5-3
Cuba 6-4
Tucumcari 6-4
Loving 3-3
Raton 5-5
Dexter 5-6
Mesilla 3-4
Rehoboth 3-5
Clayton 3-6
Tohatchi 4-8
Newcomb 3-7
NACA 3-8
Santa Fe Prep 3-9
Academy for Tech 2-7
Eunice 2-8
Crownpoint 0-10

Class 2A
Magdalena 8-1
Melrose 7-1
Dora 9-2
Escalante 8-2
Tse Ui Gai 3-1
Gateway 6-2
Logna 7-3
Penasco 4-2
Menual 7-4
Questa 5-3
Mesa Vista 6-4
Jal 4-3
Cloudcroft 4-3
Tierra Encantada 6-5
Mountainair 4-5
Hagerman 3-4
ToHajiilee 2-3
Ft. Sumner 4-6
Navajo Pine 4-7
Alamo Navajo 2-4
Jemez Valley 4-9
Mescalero 2-8
Ramaha 2-8
Tatum 1-7
Pine Hill 0-5
Northwest 0-7

Class 1A
Vaughn 7-1
Grady 8-2
Hondo 8-2
Springer 8-2
Quemado 7-2
Maxwell 9-3
Cliff 6-3
Santa Fe Waldorf 6-3
Mosquero 5-3
Reserve 6-4
NMSD 4-4
Carrizozo 3-4
San Jon 4-6
Evangel Christian 2-5
Wagon Mound 1-3
Animas 2-7
Cimarron 2-7
Roy 1-5
Lake Artur 1-5
Corona 1-5
Des Moines 1-6
Floyd 1-8
Walatowa 0-6
Coronado 0-7

Please see the NMHSCA's site for more information. This information is from their site.

5A/6A North/South Game
July 27th at Community Stadium in Albuquerque
North Coach: Charlie Dotson, Eldorado
South Coach: Shane Vierra, Santa Teresa

5A/6A North Roster
Aaron Bean Atrisco Heritage
Alex Sais St Pius X
Alias Starkovich Miyamura
Allen Michel Moriarty
Augustine Laranaga Capital
Benny James Cibola
David Inman Eldorado
Dustin Raiola Rio Rancho
Elijah Naranjo Valley
Gabe Desoto Del Norte
Gabe Ortega Cleveland
Idan Urrutia West Mesa
Isaiah Lowery Sandia
Jayce Jackson Eldorado
Jeremiah Bell Cibola
Jimmy Gallegos Sandia
Jon Potter Manzano
Josh Williams Volcano Vista
Landry Hayes Cleveland
Marcos Flores Espanola Valley
Marcus Williams Cleveland
Miles Hilton St Pius X
Nathaniel Garcia Cleveland
Nick Morning Volcano Vista
Noah Sweitzer Eldorado
Raymond Cole Albuquerque
Roope Henry Cleveland
Ryan Anderson Cleveland
Santos Taylor Cleveland
Scott Ramirez Piedra Vista
Xavier Hoover Gallup

5A/6A North Roster
Abraham Ordunez Mayfield
Antonio Salvarrey Goddard
Bryce Rewalt Centennial
Cameron Burkely Centennial
Carlos Carrasco Artesia
Cory Noel Las Cruces
Dante Urrea Deming
David Griego Clovis
Devin Beard Hobbs
Dominic Anaya Roswell
Ethan Alvarado Mayfield
George Nino Centennial
Isaac Amaya Hobbs
Jackson Scott Hobbs
Jacob Enriquez Artesia
Jacob Miley Roswell
Jared Duncan Clovis
Jeremy Padilla Hobbs
Justin Houghtaling Artesia
Justin Sims Carlsbad
Justin Sotelo Mayfield
Kameron Miller Las Cruces
Kurt Kelley Clovis
Luis "Jerry" Gurrola Centennial
Marc Sotelo Centennial
Mathew Franco Mayfield
Noah Pierce Mayfield
Roland Chavez Clovis
Tommy Montoya Mayfield
Vincent Delgadillo Las Cruces

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3A/4A North/South Game
June 10th at Cleveland High School
North Coach: Wyane Ferguson of Tucumcari
South Coach: Bryan Jones former Coach of Tularosa

3A/4A North Team
Adam Lujan Estancia
Amos Rivera Robertson HS
Brandon McAlister St. Michaels
Brandon Vigil Taos
Brendan Ramsey Bloomfield
Caleb Meyer-Hagen Hope Christian
Caleb Ortiz Estancia
Chauncey White Bloomfield
David DeHerrera Bloomfield
Estevan Varela Robertson
Francisco Arguello Robertson
Gabriel Garcia Estancia
Isaac Chavez St. Michael's
Isaiah Begay Tohatchi
Jacob Aragon Laguna Acoma
Jaymes (JR) Gonzalez Robertson
JD Robinson Bloomfield
Joaquin Lopez Santa Rosa
Jordan Martinez West Las Vegas
Justin Taylor Clayton
karlex Capitan Tohatchi
Keishaun Aspaas Kirtland Central
Matthew Chavez Santa Rosa
Miguel Sena West Las Vegas
Seth Martinez Clayton
Tarringtino Begay Tohatchi
Tomas Sanchez Clayton
Trevor Noblitt Estancia
Tucker Poling Clayton
Tyler Ferguson Tucumcari

3A/4A South Team
Aaron Madrid Eunice
Adam Hernandez Portales
Adrian Grajeda Hatch Valley
Alejandro Gomez Cobre
Austin Franzoy Hatch Valley
Blane Ferbrache Eunice
Bronte Staugaard Portales
Carlos Xibille NMMI
Dalton Hacker Eunice
Damon Rivera Cobre
Darin Welty Hot Springs
Dominic Lomeli Dexter High
Dominic Redwine Cobre
Drew Jackson Portales
Greg Gonzales Tularosa
Ian Curnutt NMMI
Jaime Lopez Hatch Valley
Jared Garay Hatch Valley
Jason Garcia Cobre
Jeremiah Burke Silver
Joel Hernandez Loving
Jonathan Montiel Portales
Josh Frazier Mesilla Valley
Manny Rodriguez Hatch Valley
Matthew Culipher Dexter High
Nick Moreno Hot Springs
Rafael Maldonado Texico
Ramon Retana Lordsburg
Robert Rodriguez Cobre
Santino Rojo Ruidoso

Plenty of games this week (fingers crossed). What games will you be attending?

Week 8: Tuesday Night Hoops
Joshua J. Grine

Week 8 has been the week of ending streaks, Tuesday night a pair of teams seen their win streaks come to an end. Several Top-25 teams in action this Tuesday night.

Top-25

No. 1 Valley 62, Manzano 44: The number one team in New Mexico took care of business on Tuesday night with an 18-point win over Manzano, 62-44. The Vikings improve to 7-2 on the season with the win, moving their win streak to 6-straight. Manzano falls to (3-7) on the season.

No. 3 Cibola 70, No. 22 Atrisco Heritage Academy 60: The third ranked Cibola Cougars move into the winners bracket of the APS Metro Championships with a win over No. 22 Atrisco Heritage Academy. The Cougars improve to (8-1) on the season improving their win streak to 7-games. Atrisco Heritage Academy falls to 5-5 with the loss, losing their first contest since their 5-game winning streak.

No. 4 Hope Christian 64, Eldorado 55: The Hope Huskies improve to 9-1 on the season after beating Eldorado High School in the first round of the APS Metro Championships. Eldorado falls to (2-7) on the season.

No. 6 Cleveland 72, Highland 53: For the second time this season it was the Storm all over the Hornets of HIghland, 72-53. Cleveland improves to 9-4 on the season with the win, moving on to the winners side of the bracket. Highland drops to 2-6 on the season.

No. 7 Capital 38, Los Lunas 32: In Santa Fe, the Jaguars improve to 12-1 on the season with an 11-game win streak still alive. Top guard Eric Coca had 14 points in the win as the only Jaguar in double figures. Martin Trujillo paced the way for the Tigers with 15 points.

No. 8 Roswell 52, No. 11 Carlsbad 49: The Coyotes of Roswell improve to (9-1) on the season with a huge win over No. 11 Carlsbad on Tuesday night. The Coyotes were led again by senior Daniel Amador who continues to place himself among the best players in the state. Amador finished with 17-points and 9-rebounds in the high profile win.

No. 9 Rio Rancho 70, West Mesa 50: The Rams win big in the first round of the APS tournament with a 20-point stomping of the Mustangs from West Mesa. The Rams win their 10th game of the season improving to 10-3.

No. 10 Albuquerque 69, Del Norte 47: After a down week in week 7 the Bulldogs get a comfortable 22-point win over Del Norte to improve to 6-3, snapping a 2-game losing streak.

No. 14 Hobbs 75, Midland (TX) 69: The Hobbs Eagles rebound after several days off since their loss. The Eagles move to (6-4) on the season with a nice win over Midland (TX).

No. 18 Espanola 78, Taos 51: The Espanola Valley Sundevils win at home on Tuesday night against visiting Taos, 78-51. James Arculeta led the way for the Sundevils with 12 points. Elias Archuleta (14 points), Marcos Flores (11) and Joshua Salazar (11) all in double-figures.

No. 19 La Cueva 67, No. 17 Volcano Vista 44: The La Cueva Bears (3-5) jumped all over the Hawks of Volcano Vista in another Top-25 showdown on Tuesday night. The Bears dominated this contest as the Hawks fall to (4-4) on the season with the loss.

No. 25 West Las Vegas 63, St. Michael's 56: The Dons of West Las Vegas avoid the scare with a 63-56 win over visiting St. Michael's. The Horsemen led early but the Dons fought back for the win. The Dons improve to 11-1 on the season.

RAPID FIRE

• 39-game win streak to an end: The Hatch Valley Bears top the Magdalena Steers, 59-54 ending the longest win streak in New Mexico.

• Alamogordo gets much needed win over Goddard, 47-45. Could they be prepping for a run in district?

• 3A Tularosa over 4A Ruidoso, 64-55. The Wildcats making a case this season and could be the sleeper in 3A.

PRIME TIME PLAYERS

• Daniel Amador, Roswell HS - The senior poured in 17 points in a huge win over No. 11 Carlsbad.

• Eric Coca, Capital HS - Coca had a big test against a top 5A team and put in 14 points in a low scoring, defensive game.

SCOREBOARD

Alamogordo 47, Goddard 45
Albuquerque 69, Del Norte 47
Artesia 39, Portales 37
Bernalillo 39, Valencia 30
Capital 38, Los Lunas 32
Cibola 70, Atrisco 60
Cleveland 72, Highland 53
Dulce 61, Tohatchi 56
Hatch Valley 59, Magdelana 54
Hobbs 75, Midland 69
Hope 64, Eldorado 55
La Cueva 67, Volcano Vista 44
Las Cruces 86, Santa Teresa 56
Miyamura 70, Newcomb 27
Mosquero 63, Clovis Christian 32
Piedra Vista 63, Bloomfield 25
Rio Rancho 70, West Mesa 50
Roswell 52, Carlsbad 49
Santa Fe 69, Moriarty 50
Shiprock 62, Red Cove (AZ) 39
Tucumcari 66, East Mountain 63
Tularosa 64, Ruidoso 55
Valley 62, Manzano 44
Zuni 83, Crownpoint 49

Who is the best team you've seen?

Chargers, Raiders, Rams file for relocation to Los Angeles area; NFL owners to meet next week

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams filed for relocation to the Los Angeles area on Monday night, trying not to be left out in the race to return the NFL to the nation's second-largest market after a 21-year absence.

The Chargers want to partner with the AFC West rival Raiders on a stadium in Carson.

Chargers chairman Dean Spanos has had the right to leave San Diego since 2008, but the team's long, contentious efforts to replace aging Qualcomm Stadium became more aggressive after Rams owner Stan Kroenke announced plans to build a stadium in Inglewood.

The NFL confirmed it received the applications to move for the 2016 season. They will be reviewed by league staff and three committees of owners that will meet in New York on Wednesday and Thursday. All owners will meet in Houston next week and are expected to vote on whether to allow any of the teams to move. A team wanting to move needs 24 of 32 votes.

Los Angeles has been without the NFL since after the 1994 season, when the Raiders moved back to Oakland and the Rams moved to St. Louis. The Rams had been in the L.A. area since 1946.

The Chargers and City Hall have been at odds since 2000, when team owner Alex Spanos said the team needed a new stadium. That was just three years after the stadium was expanded to accommodate the Chargers and Super Bowls.

The stadium saga turned nasty this year as Mark Fabiani, an attorney for Dean Spanos, attacked Mayor Kevin Faulconer and his proposals to keep the team.

In a video posted on the team's web site, Dean Spanos blamed "the inability of the city at the political level to get any kind of public funding or any kind of vote to help subsidize a stadium."

The Chargers' filing came hours after Spanos' son, John, the team's president of football operations, thanked fans for "your unwavering support and passion" in a statement in which he expressed support for beleaguered coach Mike McCoy and general manager Tom Telesco. McCoy will return despite the Chargers going 4-12, their worst record in 12 seasons. Telesco had his contract secretly renewed last summer.

The Raiders and Rams were both 7-9.

The Chargers walked away from negotiations with the city and county in mid-June.

In the three brief negotiating sessions between the Chargers and city and county officials, the team mostly focused on what it called a flawed environmental impact report for a new stadium. The team did not negotiate finances, but it has said in the past that it expects a public contribution of at least 60 percent.

Under the city and county's proposal, public funding would be capped at 32 percent, with the team being responsible for overruns.

The Chargers claim 25 percent of their fan base comes from north of San Diego County, although they've declined to offer proof.

Oakland has expressed interest in building a new stadium for the Raiders at the Coliseum site but has no funding plan as of yet.

The Rams currently have a year-to-year lease with the Edward Jones Dome.

Kroenke has ignored efforts by a St. Louis task force that is proposing a $1.1 billion stadium along the Mississippi River, not far from the Rams' current stadium built in 1995.

"I shared with the team today, I've been through this experience before," Fisher said earlier Monday. "We have to take the approach and with the assumption that everything's taking place here in St. Louis until we're told otherwise."

Safety T.J. McDonald's father, Tim McDonald, was a rookie defensive back on the Cardinals in 1987 in their final year in St. Louis before owner Bill Bidwill moved the franchise to Phoenix.

"That's kind of crazy," said T.J. McDonald, who's rehabbing from shoulder surgery. "He's told me a lot of stories, too many to try to remember."

Middle linebacker James Laurinaitis said the demands of the season kept it from being too big of a distraction.

read more
http://news.yahoo.com/chargers-file-relocation-los-angeles-033543273.html

4-Point Play: 6A Questions and Lessons Learned
Joshua J. Grine

We've seen a handful of 6A teams play this season and we still are shocked by things we shouldn't be surprised about in 2015-2016. The parity is high and we shake down what we have seen. Agree, disagree or agree to disagree.

THE OCHO: TOP-8 TEAMS (NOT SEEDS BUT MAYBE SEEDS)

In our opinion these are the 8-best teams in 6A. Plenty could change before March but to this point this is who we like.

1. Valley (6-2)
2. Cleveland (8-4)
3. Onate (9-3)
4. Rio Rancho (9-3)
5. Cibola (7-1)
6. Rio Grande (6-2)
7. Carlsbad (9-3)
8. Albuquerque (5-3)

Questions and Lessons
1. Albuquerque High (5-3): This team was a tale of two stories in the contest against Rio Rancho High. First half they slowed it down too much in my opinion. In the second half they let Gabe Bump and shooting guard Allonzo Armijo loose and it was a different story. These two need the ball in their hands in order for them to stay in the Top-8.

2. Carlsbad (9-3): The Cavemen suffered a big loss in McAlister out with the injury. They are struggling right now on the offensive side of the ball and him out might be the reason. Defensively they are one of the best but they lack the scorer they had in Smith last season. They are struggling and will struggle against quicker, guard orientated teams that can hit from the three.

3. Rio Rancho (9-3): We had to place them in here after seeing them three times. One thing that is certain is they have talent. The other thing is they are still a team growing with the season. They are young, start three juniors and two sophomores, and return three varsity experienced players from the Final Four last season. I wouldn't sell on this team.

FIRST ROUND

at Del Norte - Tuesday - January 5th
#1 Albuquerque High vs #16 Del Norte 5:30
#8 Hope vs #9 Eldorado 7:15

at Cibola - Tuesday - January 5th
#5 Rio Rancho vs #12 West Mesa 5:30
#4 Cibola vs #13 Atrisco Heritage Academy 7:15

at Rio Grande - Tuesday - January 5th
#3 Valley vs. #14 Manzano 5:30
#6 Rio Grande vs #11 Sandia 7:15

at La Cueva - Tuesday - January 5th
#7 Volcano Vista vs #10 La Cueva 5:30
#2 Cleveland vs #15 Highland 7:15

Week 8: What To Watch. Time to Make Separation
Joshua J. Grine

5 GAMES TO WATCH THIS WEEK

Game of the Week: No. 2 Onate vs No. 11 Carlsbad - You will find Carlsbad on this list twice but this might be the contest you want to see in a tough week for the Cavemen. Both play similar styles of basketball and could create a match up for the argument of No. 1 overall player in the state between Johnny McCants the athletic forward and Brenden Boatwright the skilled, back to the basket big man with nice footwork.

Top-25 Battle: No. 8 Roswell (8-1) vs No. 11 Carlsbad (9-3): This regional battle could be one of the bigger games to this point in the season as two of the best teams in the state will square off. It's a tale of two sides as the high-scoring Coyotes of Roswell take on the inside game of the Cavemen of Carlsbad. Roswell might struggle with the pace of the Cavemen but in return the Cavemen might find it difficult to handle the full court pressure lacking the guards.

Game We Are Intrigued with: No. 22 Atrisco Heritage (5-4) vs No. 3 Cibola (7-1) - The Jaguars dropped an earlier contest against Cibola but the Cougars who have been in the den for some time might have troubles with a hot Jaguars team this week. A win here could elevate some question marks on how good the Jaguars actually are along with how good Cibola is beating a team twice.

Testament Game: No. 13 Rio Grande (6-2) vs No. 16 Sandia (2-4): Both teams have some dust to knock off and one has some resume building to go. Sandia might struggle as they are having issues on the offensive side of the ball this season barely over 50 points per contest while Rio Grande is putting in nearly 67 a contest. However, Sandia might provide issues with the front court play, I just think Rio Grande's backcourt might deem to difficult for the Matadors.

Bubble Game: No. 17 Volcano Vista (4-3) vs No. 19 La Cueva (2-5): Both teams are likely going to avoid a bubble pop but this game could play into the seeding committees criteria. Either team could find itself on the outside if they fall in district and dropping a game like this might play into consideration later down the line. Neither playing well as La Cueva has dropped the last three and Volcano Vista losing it's last two.

Kirtland Central vs Laguna-Acoma, at LAHS, 4p.m: Monday: The Laguna-Acoma Hawks (9-3) are one of the top small school division teams and a program that has yet to lose a home game in years. The Kirtland Central Broncos (2-8) might be the flop 4A team this season and are needing any win to save their season and playoff hopes. Laguna-Acoma averaging 66.2 points per contest plays into the Broncos troubles as they are not putting up many points and allowing far too many at 63 per game.
The Line: Laguna-Acoma -12

OTHERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON

Tuesday, Valencia vs Bernalilllo: 5A Bubble Game
Thursday, Sandia Prep vs. Kirtland Central: This could be the final straw for the Broncos.
Thursday, Ruidoso vs Santa Fe Indian: Who's in the 4A playoffs?
Thursday, Santa Fe vs Espanola Valley: Neither could truly afford a loss, especially Santa Fe High.
Thursday, Capital vs Moriarty: Trap game, maybe? Pintos height might play into this one.
Friday, Piedra Vista vs Bernalillo: Bubble Action in 5A, Bernalillo the second time this week.
Saturday, Hobbs vs Mayfield: Who's willing to miss the playoffs or is Hobbs okay?

NMPreps.com Mr. Basketball Eye Ball

McCants vs Boatwright: Carlsbad and Onate square off putting two players not only searching for the award but who is the best player in the state?

Daniel Amador, Roswell: Amador has been playing phenomenal lately and this could be his chance to solidify himself as a final candidate for the award.

Jake Flaming, Moriarty: A name we used to hear a lot but has since faded. He could have a welcome back party with a big showing against the second ranked Jaguars in 5A.

What are they?

For strength?

For Explosiveness?

For Speed?

For Agility?

For Weight Gain?

Which Current Seniors Should Have Offers That Don't?

4A Review: Hope Has Company
Joshua J. Grine

We continue our review of the 2015-2016 season up to this point into the season before we head into the new year.

Today, we take a look at 4A basketball, our prediction and what if...

THE FOUR IN 4A: FINAL FOUR PREDICTIONS

We look at our favorites for the Final Four in our mid-season locks. Most teams are 12-games in and half the way done.

Hope Christian (8-1): The Huskies of Hope looked like they might have taken a tiny step back opening the door for other contenders. Well, that assertion couldn't be more wrong. On our second view of Hope this team is like the others in program history - darn good. They handled 6A Albuquerque High and 5A Espanola Valley both Top-25 teams.

Robertson (7-2): The Cardinals of Robertson couldn't have had a better week after winning the 62nd Stu Clark Invite. The issue, and we use that loosely, is that they could get beat up or battle tested in arguably the top district in 4A basketball.

West Las Vegas (9-1): The Dons have the player we all know and one of the top coaches in 4A basketball. DJ Bustos, the junior, who is next level ready will have the Dons playing far into March this season. Same question as above as the Dons play in the same district as Robertson.

Silver (5-4): It was a difficult choice but what's not to like about the Colts? They have a coach who has built a winning program and the talent to make the run. Surely it all comes down to where they get placed by the committee but this team is coming off a win over 5A St. Pius X.

ODD TEAMS OUT: NEXT BEST TWO

Pojoaque Valley (9-3): The Elks have been an early favorite but maybe this Elks squad could have hit the top of the roller coaster, too early? I still really like this team and junior James Garcia but might be the third wheel on the date with West and Robertson. We say this all after down showing at the Village of Los Lunas Tournament going 1-2.

Portales (5-3): The Rams still have one of the best big men in 4A basketball - that argument with Hope big man (but we will get to that) - and one of the coaches who has put his own twist on this program. The Rams are well coached but unlike the Robertson, West question the Rams won't be battle tested in District play.

4A PLAYER OF THE YEAR (MID-SEASON): Jordan Leake, Hope Christian

Leake, is athletic, talented and has the tools to be a next level player and his 27-point performance was impressive against the Albuquerque High Bulldogs. It's hard to go against the grain and pick someone outside of the Hope program but right now he is the pick.

ALL-NMPreps.com 4A Team

Jordan Leake, Hope
DJ Bustos, West Las Vegas
Sebastian Gonzales, Robertson
Caleb Meyer-Hagen, Hope
James Garcia, Pojoaque Valley

3-POINTER: THREE THINGS WE'VE LEARNED

1. The Dynasty Is Stronger Than Ever... We questioned Hope early after our first eye ball test but they proved that wrong as they were just getting the engine started to another title bid season.

2. The Other Dynasty Is Might Be Down... The Huskies of Hope have battled St. Mike's for the past several years but after a 2-5 start to the season it might seem to be on the outside looking in once again. If we've learned one thing though, records don't mean s..anything when you have a hall of fame coach. Look at their schedule, its difficult with the likes of Espanola, Capital and Gadsden, all Top-25 teams. They could just be getting tested before the run.

3. Picking the Northwest Is Like Buying a Lottery Ticket... We initially picked Bloomfield, thought maybe Kirtland Central after the season they had in 2015 but now maybe the favorite is Wingate. However, can you ever count out the program Chester Atcitty has built at Shiprock? Maybe what we've learned is that we don't know what dark horse will come out of 1-4A.

RECORDS: DON'T PAINT THE PICTURE

St. Mike's (2-5): We hit on this above and stick to that statement, the Horsemen have played a difficult slate of games. This team will likely play for another District title and be playing into the Final Four come March. We won't see the full story until dates with other 4A programs.

Shiprock (3-5): Only 8-games into the season the Chieftains could be another team like St. Mike's that we won't see the entire picture until District play. They missed out on three (difficult) games as the Clovis tournament was cancelled. Don't sell just yet on them, they have a solid program in the four corners.

BUBBLY: AFTER TEN WHO IS LEFT?

The Bubble is a little more clear in 4A, unlike 6A or 5A, but for argument sake let's take a view.

Locks Today (or Predicted Top-10): Hope, Robertson, West, Silver, Pojoaque, Portales, Wingate, Bloomfield, Taos, St. Mikes)

Seeds 11-16
11. Shiprock (3-5): I believe we have mentioned why a pair of times.
12. Sandia Prep (4-6): No way they miss the tournament in back-to-back years. Gaddis is too good.
13. Hatch Valley (6-6): Did lose to Socorro but the Bears are only getting their Jordans laced from their cleats.
14. Kirtland Central (2-8): Maybe should have been in the better than their record shows conversation. Being generous here (maybe). Can't afford anymore losses.
15. Santa Fe Indian (5-6): Need to get a win over top three in district, just one at home. They have a bubble win over Socorro that helps if the Warriors go to 3rd.
16. Ruidoso (2-7): Will this district get two teams in this season? They do have wins over Cobre and Hot Springs. Dates to look for: Hatch Valley (1/12), Santa Fe Indian (1/7), and maybe a quality showing against Pojoaque Valley (1/23).

Grant Hermanns a 6-foot-7, 265 pound offensive tackle out of Rio Rancho added offers from Air Force and Hawaii recently. He'll take an official visit to Hawaii on January 15th and will also take an official visit to Nevada on January 22nd. Hermanns will also be visiting TCU, Baylor, and Texas in mid-January.

Recruiting Profile
http://sports.yahoo.com/nmpreps/football/recruiting/player-Grant-Hermanns-173579

De-committed from Iowa State in December
https://nmpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1834488

Full list of committed New Mexico Football Players
https://nmpreps.forums.rivals.com/threads/scholarship-offer-list-updated-december-29th-2015.8277/

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Each week the team at NMPreps.com creates the All-NMPreps.com Team with the top performances of the past week. Please continue to post top performers right here on NMPreps.com!

1st Team

Kristyn Archuleta - Alamogordo - 30pts 13 rebounds vs Atrisco

Kaityln Romero - Espanola - Scored 24 against Robertson

Jayden Perez - Las Cruces - scored 23 against El Paso Coronado

Kambrey Blakley - Portales - Scored 21 against Tascosa TX

Grace Olson - Aztec - Scored 16 against Garden Grove CA

Clarissa Fite - Eunice - Scored 19, 13 boards, and 10 blocks against Estancia

Cassie Vikery - Tularosa - Scored 29 against Laguna


2nd Team

Myra McCaskill - Aztec - Scored 12 against Garden Grove CA

Teya Morris - Clovis - Scored 18 against Caprock TX

Destiny Williams - Atrisco Heritage - Scored 17 against Alamogordo

Jayce Gorzeman - Mayfield - Scored 19 against Centennial

Kendra Butler - Mayfield - Scored 15 against Centennial

Shania Gililland - Tularosa - 11 points, 6 reb, 6 assists against Laguna

Sarah Abney - Las Cruces - Scored 12 against Rio Rancho

The Los Luna's Tigers have also won a few tournaments and are very strong. They will dual Belen on Jan 6.
Looking forward to this great matchup.

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Week 7: 13 Things We Learned in Week 7
Joshua J. Grine

Plenty of games were cancelled across the state of New Mexico during week seven but we still had several teams in action. We continue to try and make sense of the rankings and state of New Mexico.

1. Atrisco Heritage Making Their Case In a Crowded District

The Jaguars are making believers and catching our attention with their recently released Top-25 vote (NMPreps.com Top-25 Rankings for Week 8). However, many think we still need more to find out on the Jaguars. Right now they are 2-5 against current Top-25 teams (3-5 if you count Los Lunas who was ranked last week) and La Cueva is under .500 right now. The verdict is still out for the Jaguars and they could make it interesting in 5-6A with four teams in the Top-25 now. The Jaguars extend their win streak to 5-games as they prepare for a first round match-up with No. 3 Cibola in the Albuquerque Metro Championships.

2. Cardinals Contenders or Playing for Second?

The question has been asked - are they 'good' enough to beat the rulers of 4A basketball in Hope Christian? Well, that we will have to wait until March but right now why can't we say yes? The Cardinals have been impressive and on the rise for the last three years. They are ranked for the first time in program history (enter at No. 23 on the Week 8 NMPreps.com Rankings). They have veteran play, a transfer that has put them a leg ahead and could be the team we see at noon on that Saturday morning. Did anyone predict Pojoaque Valley to do the unthinkable in 2007?

3. H-mmm in 2A Hoops Right now.

So it could be a toss up in 2A hoops with the three M's making us go hmmm. Magdalena has the win streak at 39-games (8-0 this season), Mora has an impressive resume of their own and Melrose bringing their own roster loaded with talent. The three will make it interest come March and for good reason as this season it could create more excitement for the fans at the Star Center.

THE LEFTOVER AWARDS

4. Hall Pass (Impressive Player): Jeremy Anaya, Capital - The guard from Capital has played well as the Robin to Batman on Capital but it was his game to shine. As more teams focus on Eric Coca, Anaya will have his time to shine. He did outstanding putting in 22-points on the road at Lovington in a win.

5. Free Lunch Ticket (On the Rise Player): Estevan Martinez, Atrisco - Martinez has quietly been putting up big numbers or the streaking Jaguars and has them ranked in the Top-25 for the first time this season. 19-points in the win over Alamogordo for the Village of Los Lunas Championship.

6. Homework Pass (Consistently on the Rise): Juan Hurt, Rio Rancho - If he is not on top of the list already the junior had another impressive week capped off by a 24-point performance in the third place game against top ranked Albuquerque High.

7. Parking Spot (Top Coach): Paul Corley, Farmington - We started to reconsider on the early pick on the Scorpions but currently on a 5-game winning streak (10-2 on the season, the Scorpions are back on the rise. Ranked 21st in the state Farmington could be on their way to another solid season.

8. District Car (Coach on the Rise): Mike Kluk, Los Alamos - Los Alamos has been terrible for the last several years but Kluk will admit they have a way to go before they return to the state tournament but a win over a quality 4A program in Taos has our eye on the 4-5 Hilltoppers. In fact the 'Toppers have doubled their win total from a season ago.

EXTRA JUMPERS: QUESTIONS

9. Is Bernalillo tournament worthy after their second place finish at the Stu Clark and playing Gallup close? Might be premature at the moment as they struggled out the gate but as of late the Spartans seem to be improving greatly.

10. Should Centennial at 7-3 have more love for the Final Four? Trending toward another District title or favorites for that matter the Hawks do have a win over Roswell. This team has a four headed monster in the making.

11. Who can't afford anymore losses like that? St. Pius X has the wins on their resume but the stomping that they received from Roswell (72-43) might move them to a road game if they can't win their district.

12. Los Lunas remains a puzzle for the rankings and picking as a potential Final Four team. A couple weeks back I liked them in the Top-5 and hosting a home game for the state tournament. The 'junior' Tigers, leading players are juniors, have been soul searching going 1-2 over the week.

13. Prediction: Hope will play for the 4A Title. Not the "wow" factor as we all have this predicted but the Huskies are that good and Leake/Meyer-Hagen combo is impressive.

SUNDAY
The Week That Was - Week Recap

MONDAY
Weekly Rankings
Week Awards - Player of the Week, Coach of the Week
All-NMPreps.com Team

TUESDAY
What to Watch This Week: Top 10 Games
Top Prospects Report

WEDNESDAY
Recapping Tuesday
Tournament Watch

THURSDAY
Top Prospect Report
Feature - Grine Feature

FRIDAY
Recapping Thursday
Weekend Movement

SATURDAY
Recapping Friday

Who is on your Midseason All-State Team?

If you watched the Denver Bronco game yesterday you might have notice NM High School HC from Hobbs on the Denver Sidelines. One shot showed him standing next to Peyton Manning.

Does anybody have the bracket ?

Regardless of class?.

What you got?