The 2015 U.S. Bank State Football Championships for Class 2A, 8Man, and 6Man are taking place this weekend. Here is a list of the schedule games. The 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3A Brackets will be announced November 7th, 2015 at 8:30PM MST.

2A Football Bracket (opening round)

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 4 Questa @ No. 1 Escalante

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 3 Hagerman @ No. 2 Ft. Sumner

8Man Football Bracket (opening round)

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 8 Jemez Valley @ No. 1 Melrose

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 5 Dora/Elida @ No. 4 Logan

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 6 Carrizozo @ No. 3 Magdalena

11/6 @ 7PM
No. 7 Tatum @ No. 2 Gateway Christian

6Man Football Bracket (Semifinals)

11/7 @ 1PM
No. 5 Floyd @ No. 1 Grady/San Jon

11/6 @ 6PM
No. 3 Lake Arthur @ No. 2 Hondo Valley

Live Saturday Night - November 7th - 830PM MST

Like coach of the year we will list our finalist before the state tournament. Board votes count and we consider all nominations before we make our 10.

Like coach of the year we will list our finalist before the state tournament. Board votes count and we consider all nominations before we make our 10.

Girls
Adams State- Dezirae Armijo (Socorro)- RMAC Honorable Mention
ENMU- Melissa Moxley (Rio Rancho)- Second team All-LSC
Fort Lewis- Caitlyn Espinosa (Cleveland)- RMAC Goalkeeper of the Year
Fort Lewis- Alicia Sanchez (Sandia)- RMAC First Team
Fort Lewis- Jordan Hix (Eldorado)- RMAC Second Team
Fort Lewis- Courtney Riley (La Cueva)- RMAC Honorable Mention
Kansas- Kaley Smith- (Eldorado) Big 12 All Academic Team
UNM- Cassie Ulrich (Rio Rancho)- All- Mountain West Second Team
UNM- Emily Chavez (La Cueva)- All-Mountain West Honorable Mention

Boys
Fort Lewis- Zac Lawrence (La Cueva)- RMAC Second Team

4x National Champion Kyle Dake will be at Rio Rancho High School for a clinic/tournament this Saturday coming morning.

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Preseason Rankings: No. 44 Bloomfield Bobcats

The 2015-2016 season has officially started and today we start our countdown of the top 50 programs in New Mexico Big School Division (6A-4A).

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Head coach Devon Manning is one of the top rising coaches in the state of New Mexico. The Bobcats went 21-8, 7-3 last season reaching the state tournament.

Overview: The Bobcats had one of their most successful seasons in recent history and head coach Devon Manning is to credit. The young head coach is pointing this district in the right direction and they are another team from the four corners area that has the ability to score points in a hurry. The Bobcats graduate five players from last season but like the players that they have returning in 2015-2016. This will be another team that has been left out of the top-4 conversation in 4A basketball but will be a "dark horse" favorite to play in the Final Four.

Last Season
Record: 21-8, 7-3
Home Record: 11-0
Away Record: 5-5
Post Season: Made playoffs; Lost 1st Round to Kirtland Central
Points per game: 58.75 (1704)
Points against: 52.24 (1515)


Realistic Prediction: We talked about the Bobcats playing uptempo and putting up points (1704 on the season) but this team defends with some of the best of them. You could argue them as one of the better defensive teams for the style that they play in the Northwest District (1-4A). Depending on their schedule this could be another 20-win team, State Tournament appearance and they also have the ability to play a game or more when they get to the Santa Ana Star Center.

District Champ: 91.1%: Our favorite so they have a 1% shot over KC.
Playoff Team: 99.9%:
Elite Eight: 75%
Final Four: 53%
Title Game: 21.1%

Returning Players: Like we mentioned the Bobcats will return 10-players to the 2015-2016 season. They have a variety of 2016-seniors and 2017-juniors that will contribute this coming year.

Roster
Brendan Ramsey (2016)
Malachi Pablo (2016)
Bur Lee (2016)
Christian Chavez (2016)
Jerdino Arthur (2016)
Damion Sanchez (2017)
Adriano Stevenson (2017)
Brendan Charley (2017)
Ty Padilla (2017)

More to come after weight assessments, but what's your best guess for a preseason rankings for each weight class? (6A, 5A, 4A)

Preseason Rankings: No. 45 Kirtland Central Broncos

The 2015-2016 season has officially started and today we start our countdown of the top 50 programs in New Mexico Big School Division (6A-4A).

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The Broncos return for the 2015-2016 off a promising campaign in 2014-2015 going 11-18, 8-2 in 4A basketball under first year head coach Brian Dowdy.

Overview: The Broncos struggled to start of the season in 2014-2015 going 2-13 in their pre-district schedule but went 8-2 in District making the state tournament. This year the Broncos return with the ability to take off where they left off at the end of last season. They graduate only five players from the 2015 Elite Eight team and have some promising returners that gained experience last season. The Broncos look to point guard and capitan Ty Yellowman (2016) to again lead on the court. Also, Bryson Dowdy (2018) who averaged 8.3 points per contest (second on the team) returns for what could make him one of the top sophomores to watch in the state.

Last Season
Record: 11-18, 8-2
Home Record: 5-5
Away Record: 4-5
Post Season: Made playoffs; Elite Eight loss to Hope Christian.
Points per game: 60.7 (1763)
Points against: 67.72 (1964)


Realistic Prediction: The Broncos will be one of the best teams in 4A basketball with the returning lettermen that they have. Head coach Brian Dowdy had one of the strongest pre-district schedules last season and the experience prepared, developed and got this team ready. This could be a team that will likely be another Elite Eight team and the potential to be a Final Four team. They like to put points up and make the tempo high, which caused problems for some teams. Depending on what their 2015-2016 schedule looks like they could be a .500 team and look to get close to a 20-win season.

District Champ: 90.1%: District will be tough and they will again battle Bloomfield but this might be the best team.
Playoff Team: 99.9%: Playing for a DC could be a reality.
Elite Eight: 76.2%
Final Four: 52%
Title Game: 21%

Returning Players: The Broncos return 10-players and will have six seniors this season along with a stud freshmen that started for the Broncos last season. The Broncos have depth, experience and an overall talented roster at the 4A level, making them a dangerous team that will upset you if you let them get going.

Roster
Riley Hamblin (2016)
Antonie Harry (2016)
Noah Lee (2016)
Ty Yellowman (2016)
Kris Harris-Smith (2016)
Bernel Miller (2016)
Eric Foutz (2017)
Jimmy Nez (2017)
Brian Dowdy (2018)
Jariah Setzer (2018)

6A Girls Quarterfinals Preview

1. La Cueva vs. 8. Las Cruces (Thursday 1:00 PM Field 1)
Head to Head: La Cueva won 6-0.
La Cueva Players to Watch: Jordyn Lacy (27 goals) Noir Hawash (11 goals) Jessica McDow (10 goals)
Las Cruces Players to Watch: Taya Lopez (25 goals) Alaniz Salas (16 goals) Kirsten Udero (12 goals)
Prediction: La Cueva wins

2. Eldorado Eagles vs. 7. Volcano Vista Hawks (Thursday 1:30 PM Field 2)
Head to Head: Volcano won 2-0 on September 4. Eldorado won 2-1 on September 15.
Eldorado Players to Watch: Valerie Maestas (14 goals, 12 assist) Sage Galloway (15 goals against)
Volcano Players to Watch: Cierra Ramirez (14 goals) Makenna Luster (12 goals against)
Prediction: Eldorado hangs on in OT

3. Albuquerque Bulldogs vs. 11 Hobbs Eagles (Thursday 1:00 PM Field 4)
Head to Head: Have not played
Albuquerque Players to Watch: Ariel Roybal (21 goals)
Hobbs Players to Watch: Jennifer Schroeder (13 goals)
Prediction: Albuquerque wins

4. Rio Rancho Rams vs. 5. Cibola Cougars (Thursday 1:30 PM Field 3)
Head to Head: Rio Rancho won both games 4-0 and 3-2.
Rio Rancho Players to Watch: Leilani Baker (13 assists) Brittney Harris (12 goals, 12 assists) Cheyenne Orozco (10 assists)
Cibola Players to Watch: Lexi Baca (25 goals) Jasmine Marwan (17 goals) Emily Avila (10 assists) Dmitri Fong (13 goals against)
Prediction: Cibola upsets

6A Boys Quarterfinals Preview

1. La Cueva Bears vs. 8. Cibola Cougars (Thursday 7:45 PM Field 4)
Head to Head: Cibola won 1-0 on September 15.
La Cueva Players to Watch: Aaron Otto (14 goals) Jak Eddings (10 goals) Chris O’Neill (0 goals against)
Cibola Players to Watch: Joshua Garcia (7 goals, 7 assists) Enrico Sanchez (13 goals against) Joe Ortiz
Prediction: La Cueva wins in overtime

2. Rio Rancho Rams vs. 10. Hobbs Eagles (Thursday 8:15 PM Field 2)
Head to Head: Have not Played.
Rio Rancho Players to Watch: Brandon Davis (10 goals) Justin Farello (8 goals, 8 assists) Nate Yeager (11 goals against)
Hobbs Players to Watch: D’Andre Finney (16 goals)
Prediction: Rio Rancho wins

3. Albuquerque Bulldogs vs. 6. Sandia Matadors (Thursday 8:15 PM Field 3)
Head to Head: Have not played.
Albuquerque Players to Watch: Tankred Steinbach (14 goals, 12 assist) Andrea Seazzu (3 goals against)
Sandia Players to Watch: Marco Fernandez (7 goals, 4 assists)
Prediction: Albuquerque wins

4. Atrisco Heritage Jaguars vs. 5. Las Cruces Bulldawgs (Thursday 7:45 PM Field 1)
Head to Head: Have not played.
Atrisco Players to Watch: Adrian Armendariz, Miquel Lucero, Jose Lucero (All Captains)
Las Cruces Players to Watch: Kiki Najera (21 goals) Izak Cortez (15 assists) Alex Ruiz (10 assists) Jacobus McClure (12 goals against)
Prediction: Atrisco wins

Preseason Rankings: No. 48 Moriarty Pintos

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The Moriarty Pintos under a new head coach in 2014-2015 finished the season at 4-22, 1-5 and missing the 2015 post season.

Overview: It was a new era in Moriarty and the team fell well under the .500 mark but the program should be much improved from their 4-win season. Head coach Mark Trujillo returns the entire roster from last season and the hopes are high for the Pinto green. The Pintos also have one of the top forwards in the state returning in Jake Flaming a 6'7" work horse in the paint with solid footwork and one of the better defensive big men.

Last Season
Record: 4-22, 1-5
Home Record: 1-8
Away Record: 2-10
Post Season: Missed the 5A playoffs
Points per game: 42.2 (1098)
Points against: 54.3 (1414)


Realistic Prediction: The Pintos will be improved and had an experienced roster last season outside of big man Flaming but the team, even though they will make strides, will still have some growing to do program wise. They only scored 42 points per contest and had a few games in the 20's or 30's offensively. Most of the top teams are uptempo, scoring in the 50's and 60's in 5A and the Pintos will need to improve offensively this season to put more "Ws" on the board. Realistically we don't see them as a playoff team and a 10-13 win season would be a huge success.

District Champ: 5%
Playoff Team: No
Elite Eight: .03% Yes
Final Four: .02% Yes
Title Game: .01% - Any given night?

Returning Players: As we mentioned above the Pintos return the entire roster from last season and they are highlighted by one of the Top-25 players in the state of New Mexico. Jake Flaming (C/6'7"/2016) has been on the scene since making a splash his freshman season. One thing the Pintos will have is a big frontcourt headlined by some 6'4" forwards along with Flaming. One thing is for certain that senior night will take a long time with 10 seniors projected this season. Another player we have been told to keep an eye on within this program is sophomore Matt Soto a 6'3 wing.

Micah Reese (2016/G)
Cody Pisz (2016/G)
Jonathon Ipiotis (2016/G)
Michaelangelo Ordonez (2016/SG)
Jacob Garcia (2016/W)
JW Kaberlein (2016/F)
Garrett Rowland (2016/F)
Jake Flaming (2016/F)
Isaiah Thomas (2017/G)
Matt Soto (2018/G)

It's easy to talk about the quarterback, running back, etc. Who are some unsung hero's this year that continue to shine?

what do try out numbers look like?

Preseason Rankings: No. 46 Manzano Monarchs

The 2015-2016 season has officially started and today we start our countdown of the top 50 programs in New Mexico Big School Division (6A-4A).

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It wasn't long ago that the Manzano Monarchs were playing for the 2011 State Championship. Fast forward to 2015-2016 and their third head coach since then.

Overview: Head coach Eric Orell will look to lead a Monarchs team after going 2-14 to end the season and hoping to look to the young players to fuel this team in 2015-2016. Two players the Monarchs will look to lead this season are Braxton Bouyer (2016) and Dominick Konstan (2016) who will be top scorer's returning. Orell was on staff during the Monarchs 2011 runner-up season and the 2006 title team, they should be much improved in year two under him.

Last Season
Record: 6-19, 5-5
Home Record: 1-9
Away Record: 2-6
Post Season: Missed the 6A playoffs
Points per game: 45.04 (1126)
Points against: 56.44 (1411)


Realistic Prediction: The Monarchs struggled on the offensive side last season and didn't have that consistent-take-over the game player that teams need in order to win close games. Realistically, this could be another "down" year of 6-10 wins but they will be improved on both sides and will be youthful in their development. The bright side is this once powerful district could be down and very winnable this season, in fact two of the Monarchs six wins came over district foe La Cueva.

District Champ: 23.6%: Higher than most teams ranked this high, but district just isn't what it used to be.
Playoff Team: 50%: Playing for a DC could be a reality.
Elite Eight: 5%
Final Four: 2%
Title Game: 1%

Returning Players: The Monarchs do graduate five players from last season but as mentioned much of what they did and will do in the future will be circled around a young up and coming group of players. Konstan and Bouyer are two players to watch for them and hear things about sophomore Andrew Erickson who had a productive showing as a freshman last season.

Marcus Gutierrez (2016)
Dominic Stephens (2016)
Dominick Konstan (2016)
Marcus Trujillo (2016)
Andy Doose (2016)
Braxton Bouyer (2016)
Jack Duggar (2017)
Colt Powell (2017)
Andrew Erickson (2018)

Any complete schedules yet?

Any new games for teams, marquee games or tournament brackets?

Will NM Preps or anyone else be streaming a "Selection Show" type program on the internet Saturday night?

42-42 in the 3rd quarter - will post final score soon

Who Wins: Manzano or La Cueva

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Preseason Rankings: No. 47 Santa Teresa Desert Warriors

The 2015-2016 season has officially started and today we start our countdown of the top 50 programs in New Mexico Big School Division (6A-4A).

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This is one program that you will never be able to count out and they have one, if not the most underrated head coaches in 5A basketball. The Desert Warriors were 11-17, 5-5 last season.

Overview: Head coach Robert Haack has been around and knows what it takes and no matter the opponent the Desert Warriors are not a program that you could take lightly. This team will have plenty of new faces taking leadership roles graduating 8-players from last season. They do have some height in returners Laurence Leyva (6'2''/2016), Marcos Baltazar (6'1"/2017) and Michael Graber (6'2"/2017). The team will be in the middle of the pack district 3-5A but could be vying for 2nd place spot.

Last Season
Record: 11-17, 5-5
Home Record: 4-7
Away Record: 3-8
Post Season: Missed the 5A playoffs
Points per game: 42.3 (1185)
Points against: 45 (1261)


Realistic Prediction: The Desert Warriors could finish anywhere from 2nd-5th in this District. Right now we see a few teams above them this preseason as other teams like Belen, Los Lunas and Centennial are favorites to win it and we feel they are above Valencia and Chaparral right now. I think the roster will need to find some depth if they want to compete and they will have to find wins during their non-district schedule. This will be hard to find to find wins on the road.

District Champ: 21.7%: I like Haack so you just never know and that is why I'll give him a higher % than others this high up.
Playoff Team: No but it's close 49.4%
Elite Eight: 12% Yes
Final Four: 2% Yes
Title Game: 1%

Returning Players: Not much returning for the Desert Warriors this season and much of those involved with the program for the 2012 title are gone. They graduate 8-players and return three with experience. It is kind of an unknown bag of tricks right now and we will wait to see who takes the reigns for the Warriors.

Laurence Leyva (6-2/2016)
Marcos Baltazar (6-1/2017)
Michael Graber (6-2/2017)

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