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Recruiting approach not helping? Clemson loss to Duke was bad.

How much did the forfeit affect La Cueva in their loss to Centennial?

Dexter is a top 4 team in 3A football, Ruidoso is not? Week 4 Rankings

Artesia and Roswell will absolutely play for the 5A SC?

What is the storyline from August (3 weeks)?

Week 4: Thursday Night Picks and Predictions


Grine's Record: 105-19
Week 3: 32-9
Week 2: 40-6
Week 1: 33-4

In week four I was a game shy of losing ten games for the week. I lost on a few coin flip games but looking to rebound with a solid week. What games are you taking on the line, pick, or any score predictions?

Thursday, Sept. 7th
Alamogordo (2-1) at Capital (1-2), 7pm
Albuquerque (1-1) at West Mesa (2-1), 7pm
Anthony TX (1-0) at Hatch Valley (1-2), 7pm
Atrisco Heritage (2-1) at Manzano (1-1), 7pm
Bernalillo (3-0) at Highland (0-2), 7pm
Crownpoint (3-0) at Navajo Prep (0-3), 7pm
Hope Christian (2-1) at Socorro (2-1), 7pm
Legacy Academy (1-1) at Lordsburg (1-1), 6pm
Melrose (2-1) at Dove Creek CO (2-0), 6pm
NMSD (0-0) vs Chesterton Academy (1-1), 4pm
Santa Fe Indian (1-2) at Pojoaque Valley (1-1), 7pm
Shiprock (0-3) at Monument Valley AZ (0-3), 7pm

Week 4: Thursday Night Preview

NMPreps Thursday night preview of each game taking place in New Mexico high school football. #nmpreps

TOP-25 RANKINGS

No. 11 West Mesa Mustangs (2-1) vs No. 20 Albuquerque Bulldogs (1-1)

The Elijah Brody (2024) led Mustangs will go as their quarterback takes them. The QB is among the league leaders in rushing yards and is totaling near 300-yards per game (151 rushing). He's totaled for 10 total touchdowns this season and will be the x-factor in the win. The Albuquerque High Bulldogs look to bounce back after dropping a game to Sandia in week three. Frank Hren (2024) is a new name this fall and with solid numbers (272 passing/161 rushing) will be a difference maker. Pick, Line, & Predictions

No. 13 Atrisco Heritage Jaguars (2-1) vs Manzano Monarchs (1-1)

Hello, Latavious Morris (2025), the junior stepped up and took snaps under center for the first time in his high school career. The result? 496 passing yards and 7 passing touchdowns for the Jaguars in a week three win. Morris also has 219 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns on the season. Manzano equaled their win total from last season beating Belen in week two. The Monarchs return after a week three bye and look to Eli Darnell (2024) on the defensive front. Darnell had 11-total tackles in a week one game and will be a name we could potentially see on the rise. Pick, Line, & Predictions

No. 14 Alamogordo Tigers (2-1) vs Capital Jaguars (1-2)

The coin flip game of the night with Alamogordo and Capital squaring off as potential bubble teams. The winner will be in position for a playoff bid, the loser could spend November at home. Alamogordo will ride a defense into this game and the big names to know are Mason Pittman, Issac Lara, Efrain Hernandez, and Marcus Bryant. The Jaguars have some questionmarks heading into the contest tonight with quarterback Deaven Montano (2025). The senior went from passing for 123 yards in the opener and 237 during week two to limited numbers in their week three loss at Los Alamos. Can the junior rebound against the Tigers? Pick, Line, & Predictions

OUTSIDE THE TOP-25

Anthony, Texas (1-0) at Hatch Valley Bears (1-2): Anthony, Texas rolled the Hatch Valley Bears district opponent Hot Springs last week and look to make it two weeks in a row.

Bernalillo Spartans (3-0) at Highland Hornets (0-2): The biggest surprise this season has been the Spartans and defensive stud Mason McChriston (2024). Watch the Spartans stay perfect with a stout defense against a Highland team searching for their first win. Hornets looking to their defensive stud Amiri Mumba as an upset alert.

Hope Christian Huskies (2-1) at Socorro Warriors (2-1): Isaiah Ocampo is the guy to know for the Socorro Warriors as they look to maintain a top-four slot in 3A football. Ocampo has over 224 total yards per game this season.

Santa Fe Indian Braves (1-2) at Pojoaque Valley Elks (1-1): The clock will move along in this game with a un heavy contest. The Elks should move along with ease to a 2-1 record despite the SFIS Braves coming off their first win of the season.

Thursday, Sept. 7th
Alamogordo (2-1) at Capital (1-2), 7pm
Albuquerque (1-1) at West Mesa (2-1), 7pm
Anthony TX (1-0) at Hatch Valley (1-2), 7pm
Atrisco Heritage (2-1) at Manzano (1-1), 7pm
Bernalillo (3-0) at Highland (0-2), 7pm
Crownpoint (3-0) at Navajo Prep (0-3), 7pm
Hope Christian (2-1) at Socorro (2-1), 7pm
Legacy Academy (1-1) at Lordsburg (1-1), 6pm
Melrose (2-1) at Dove Creek CO (2-0), 6pm
NMSD (0-0) vs Chesterton Academy (1-1), 4pm
Santa Fe Indian (1-2) at Pojoaque Valley (1-1), 7pm
Shiprock (0-3) at Monument Valley AZ (0-3), 7pm

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Poll: Most Likely to Upset in Week 4

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Ranking Every Game in Week 4

1. La Cueva (0-3) at Volcano Vista (3-0), 7pm
2. Los Lunas (3-0) at Roswell (3-0), 7pm
3. Dexter (3-0) at Jal (3-0), 7pm
4. Tularosa (2-1) at Santa Rosa (2-1), 7pm
5. Alamogordo (2-1) at Capital (1-2), 7pm
6. Albuquerque (1-1) at West Mesa (2-1), 7pm
7. Mayfield (2-0) at Centennial (1-2), 7pm
8. Artesia (3-0) at Deming (2-1), 7pm
9. Las Cruces (0-3) at Cleveland (2-1), 7pm
10. Lovington (1-2) at Hobbs (1-2), 7pm
11. St. Michael's (3-0) at Los Alamos (3-0), 7pm
12. Valencia (2-0) at Portales (3-0), 7pm
13. Atrisco Heritage (2-1) at Manzano (1-1), 7pm
14. Piedra Vista (0-3) at Eldorado (1-2), 7pm
15. Aztec (3-0) at Durango CO (1-1), 7pm
16. Hope Christian (2-1) at Socorro (2-1), 7pm
17. Farmington (2-1) at Cibola (0-3), 1pm
18. Robertson (2-1) at Ruidoso (1-2), 7pm
19. Olton TX (2-0) at Texico (3-0), 7pm
20. Raton (1-2) at Tucumcari (1-1), 7pm
21. Melrose (2-1) at Dove Creek CO (2-0), 6pm
22. Clint TX (1-1) at Gadsden (2-1), 7pm
23. Loving (2-0) at Capitan (1-2), 6pm
24. Albuquerque Academy (2-1) at Bloomfield (3-0), 7pm
25. Carlsbad (1-2) at Clovis (0-3), 7pm
26. Bernalillo (3-0) at Highland (0-2), 7pm
27. Belen (0-3) at Valley (2-1), 7pm
28. Estancia (0-3) at Escalante (1-2), 7pm
29. Cobre (1-2) at Santa Teresa (0-2), 7pm
30. Anthony TX (1-0) at Hatch Valley (1-2), 7pm
31. Roy/Mosquero (3-0) at Elida (1-1), 6pm
32. Espanola Valley (1-2) at West Las Vegas (1-2), 7pm
33. Grants (1-2) at Moriarty (3-0), 7pm
34. Santa Fe (0-3) at Silver (2-1), 7pm
35. Goddard (2-1) at Miyamura (1-2), 7pm
36. St. Pius X (1-2) at Del Norte (0-3), 11am
37. Rio Rancho (2-1) at Organ Mountain (0-3), 1pm
38. Thoreau (2-1) at McCurdy (1-1), 1pm
39. Gateway Christian (2-0) at Grady (2-1), 7pm
40. Magdalena (1-2) at Logan (2-1), 7pm
41. Springfield CO (0-1) at Clayton (1-2), 7pm
42. Newcomb (0-2) at Cuba (3-0), 7pm
43. Legacy Academy (1-1) at Lordsburg (1-1), 6pm
44. Mesilla Valley (1-1) at Menaul (2-0), 7pm
45. Mountainair (1-1) at Animas (0-2), 6pm
46. Santa Fe Indian (1-2) at Pojoaque Valley (1-1), 7pm
47. Chaparral (0-3) at Bel Air (2-0), 7pm
48. Hagerman (1-2) at NMMI (2-1), 7pm
49. Eunice (3-0) at Hot Springs (1-2), 5pm
50. Kirtland Central (1-1) at Montezuma-Cortez (0-2), 7pm
51. Floyd (0-1) at Hondo Valley (0-1), 7pm
52. Gallup (0-3) at Taos (1-2), 1:30pm
53. Fort Sumner/House (1-0) at Dulce (3-0), 6pm
54. Dora (2-1) at Carrizozo (1-2), 3pm
55. Tohatchi (2-1) at Laguna Acoma (1-2), 7pm
56. Crownpoint (3-0) at Navajo Prep (0-3), 7pm
57. Wingate (2-1) at Ignacio CO (0-2), 7pm
58. NMSD (0-0) vs Chesterton Academy (1-1), 4pm
59. Shiprock (0-3) at Monument Valley AZ (0-3), 7pm
60. Questa (0-3) at Tatum (3-0), 1pm
61. Ramah (0-1) at Pine Hill (1-2), 1pm
62. Alamo Navajo (0-3) at Navajo Pine (0-2), 4pm
63. Hopi (1-2) at Zuni (0-3), 6pm
64. Hozho Academy (1-2) at Bloomfield JV, 11am

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Overall take after one/two weeks?

27-24

*****WEEK THREE SCOREBOARD (AUG 31-SEPT 2)*****

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Thursday, August 31st
Atrisco Heritage 70, Eldorado 64 - F
Eunice 48, Ropes TX 6 - F
Jal 40, Hobbs JV 19 - F
Miyamura 59, Gallup 6 - F
Santa Fe Indian 16, Laguna Acoma 15 - F
Socorro 34, Estancia 19 - F
Tularosa 40, Hatch Valley 7 - F
Valley 35, St. Pius X 0 - F

Friday, September 1st
Amarillo TX (0-1) at Cleveland (2-0), 6pm
Artesia (2-0) at Belen (0-2), 7pm
Aztec (2-0) at Bayfield CO (0-1), 7pm
Bernalillo (2-0) at Del Norte (0-2), 7pm
Bloomfield (2-0) at Grants (1-1), 7pm
Chaparral (0-2) at Ruidoso (0-2), 7pm
Chesterton Academy (1-0) at Gateway Christian (1-0), 6pm
Cibola (0-2) at West Mesa (1-1), 7pm
Clayton (1-1) at Legacy Academy (0-1), 6pm
Cobre (1-1) at Silver (1-1), 7pm
Deming (2-0) at Goddard (1-1), 7pm
Dexter (2-0) at Hagerman (1-1), 7pm
Espanola Valley (0-2) at Escalante (1-1), 7pm
Floyd (0-0) at Dora (1-1), 7pm
Gadsden (2-0) at Alamogordo (1-1), 7pm
Grady (1-1) at Elida (1-0), 7pm
Hot Springs (1-1) at Anthony TX (0-0), 7pm
Jemez Valley (0-1) at Mountainair (0-1), 7pm
Las Cruces (0-2) at Eastwood TX (0-1), 7pm
Logan (2-0) at Menaul (1-0), 7pm
Lordsburg (1-0) at Tatum (2-0), 6:30pm
Los Alamos (2-0) at Capital (1-1), 7pm
Los Lunas (2-0) at Farmington (2-0), 7pm
Lovington (0-2) at Santa Teresa (0-1), 7pm
Melrose (1-1) at Magdalena (1-1), 7pm
Mesilla Valley (1-0) at Fort Sumner (0-0), 7pm
Moriarty (2-0) at Newcomb (0-1), 6pm
Organ Mountain (0-2) at Mayfield (1-0), 7pm
Piedra Vista (0-2) at Durango CO (0-1), 7pm
Quest (0-2) at Dulce (2-0), 6pm
Randall TX (0-1) at Clovis (0-2), 7pm
Rio Rancho (2-0) at Eastlake TX (1-0), 7pm
Roswell (2-0) at Hobbs (1-1), 7pm
Sandia (2-0) at Albuquerque (1-0), 7pm
Santa Rosa (1-1) at Robertson (2-0), 7pm
Shiprock (0-2) at Cuba (2-0), 6pm
St. Michael's (2-0) at Santa Fe (0-2), 7pm
Texico (2-0) at NMMI (2-0), 7pm
Thoreau (2-0) at Kirtland Central (0-1), 7pm
Tohatchi (1-1) at Wingate (2-0), 7pm
West Las Vegas (1-1) at Portales (2-0), 7pm
Zuni (0-2) at Crownpoint (2-0), 7pm

Sunday, September 2nd
Alamo Navajo (0-2) at Pine Hill (0-2), 1pm
Carlsbad (1-1) at Volcano Vista (2-0), 11am
Hope Christian (2-0) at Albuquerque Academy (1-1), 11am
Hozho Academy (1-1) at Capitan (0-2), 1pm
La Cueva (0-2) at Centennial (0-2), 1pm
Mescalero Apache (1-1) at Cloudcroft (0-2), 1pm
Navajo Prep (0-2) at Pinon (1-0), 2pm
Taos (0-2) at Rio Grande (0-2), 1pm
Trindad CO (0-1) at Raton (0-2), 7pm

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What games are you at this week?

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***Week Three Pick'EM****

True Pick 'Em Week
Deming at Goddard, +300
Gadsden at Alamogordo, +300 (Gadsden is the upset +375)
Los Lunas at Farmington, +325
Cobre at Silver, +300
Saturday: La Cueva at Centennial, +375

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Week 3 Friday Night Preview

TOP 25 TEAMS

#1 Cleveland (2-0) will play host to Amarillo High School (0-1) out of Texas. The Amarillo Sandies enter the this week after a 35-7 loss in their opener to Midland Legacy TX. The Storm behind a stout defense led by top ranked recruit Stratton Shufelt beat the second ranked La Cueva Bears last week, 27-7. Cleveland enters the game as a (-4.5) point favorite.

#4 Rio Rancho (2-0) travels south this week to take on Eastlake High School, Texas (1-0). The pair met last season with the Rams coming out ahead 13-7 in Rio Rancho. The Rams, a more balanced team this season is averaging nearly 400 yards of offense. Junior QB JJ Arellano started in week two and is coming off a 256-yard, 4 touchdown passing day in their win over Eldorado.

#6 Artesia (2-0) heads to the Hub City to take on the Belen Eagles (0-2) who have yet to take flight. The Artesia Bulldogs again looking like the favorite to take home another state championship received a big game from RB Frankie Galindo who filled in after starting as RB-2.

#7 Roswell (2-0) will look to claim the title as the second best team from the southeastern region of New Mexico. The Coyotes are favored (-15.5) over #11 Hobbs this week. Roswell averaging over 50 points per game will look to this high powered offense against the Hobbs Eagles.

#8 Los Lunas (2-0) and #9 Farmington (2-0) provide the northwest corner with an all top ten game this week. Los Lunas off a week two win over Alamogordo (36-7) is a -1.5 favorite over the home team. Farmington looked impressive in a 39-20 over Durango Colorado last week. A top-four seed is potentially on the line in this contest.

#10 Sandia (2-0) continues to climb the rankings and will play #20 Albuquerque High (1-0) who returns off a week 2 bye. After defeating Organ Mountain the Bulldogs (AHS) had an early season bye and take on a red hot Matadors team. Sandia defeated Piedra Vista last week, 16-0.

#12 West Mesa (1-1) will take on the Cibola Cougars (0-2) this week. The West Mesa Mustangs dropped their first game of the season against #5 Volcano Vista last week. The Mustangs will continue to build off star quarterback Elijah Brody (2024) who had a better second half last week.

#14 Alamogordo (1-1) looks to battle out of a trap game against a Gadsden (2-0) team that is off to a solid start. The Alamogordo Tigers fell to #8 Los Lunas last week, 36-7, and hope to avoid a let down this week. The Panthers (GHS) feature a top RB in Alfredo Andrade who is averaging 123 rushing yards per game.

#16 Las Cruces (0-2) continues to drop and will have another tough outing against Eastwood High School, Texas. The Bulldawgs (LCHS) are 20 point underdogs against Eastlake.

#18 Clovis (0-2) have a brutal schedule to start the season and will do battle against Randall High School, Texas. The Wildcats feature ATH Kash Roberts (2024) who has played well this season and will carry the Cats forward.

#19 Goddard (1-1) and #22 Deming (2-0) give us a 5A battle for a top-four seed in the 5A state playoff bracket. Goddard fell last week to Carlsbad (27-19) with Deming beat Organ Mountain, 33-6.

#21 Mayfield (1-0) had a week 2 bye and take on crosstown foe Organ Mountain (0-2) this week. The Trojans are 50 point favorites over the Knights. Mayfield QB Luke Linnan and RB Justin Madrid will guide the offense this season. Madrid rushed for 89 yards in the opening week win with Linnan passing for 124 yards.

#23 Piedra Vista (0-2) has played two top ten ranked teams (Sandia, Farmington) this season and will now look to overcome Durango Colorado. Durango fell last week to PV rival Farmington, 39-20. PV is looking to rebuild this season and still looking for their first win of the season.

#24 Bloomfield (2-0) shouldn't have any issue as they travel to Grants (1-1) to take on the Pirates. The Bobcats running back Kaden McCown has 133 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on 13 carries this season. Receivers Drew Perez (2024) and Andrew Blair (2024) each with over 100 yards receiving this season. Perez's totals being 192 yards and 4 touchdowns.

#25 Portales (2-0) continues to move along with ease through two weeks. The Rams shutout Ruidoso (54-0) last week and enter this week as a 25 point favorite against West Las Vegas (1-1). Rams junior quarterback Payton Culpepper has been superb this season tossing for 356 yards and 7 touchdowns on only 29 attempts.

LOOKING AHEAD: SATURDAY

#2 La Cueva (0-2) and #3 Centennial (0-2) square off in a battle for the top contender spot behind the Storm. Both teams fell to Cleveland in the opening two weeks and will look to earn their first win of the season. La Cueva enters the week after learning news that it would forfeit its season opening win over Rio Rancho for use of an ineligible player.

#5 Volcano Vista (2-0) will host #17 Carlsbad (1-1) this week as the Hawks (VVHS) make their case as a true title contender. Running back Alijah Gonzales is also starting to make a case for Mr. Football.

Week 3: Friday Night Picks & Predictions

6A - 2A games

Grine's Record: 77-12
Week 3: 4-2
Week 2: 40-6
Week 1: 33-4