NMPreps Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the 2024 New Mexico High School Football Season: Rio Rancho Rams
NMPreps continues our fan-favorite annual feature as we review all the schedules in New Mexico high school football with our Best & Worst Case Scenario for the 2024 season. #nmpreps
Rio Rancho Rams Schedule:
The Rio Rancho Rams are coming off a 9-4 season, with two of their four losses to their rival Cleveland Storm—once in district play and again in the playoffs, losing 38-7 in the semifinals after beating West Mesa (35-21) in the first round and Sandia (38-6) in the quarterfinals.
Best Case Scenario: 9-1 overall, 5-0 district
In the best case scenario, the Rams could achieve a near-perfect season at 9-1, though the ceiling might be as high as 10-0 or as low as 8-2 based on recent outcomes against their rival Cleveland. The two pivotal games in this scenario would be against Cleveland and the rising Las Cruces team.
Worst Case Scenario: 6-4 overall, 3-2 district
District 1-6A has added Farmington and Piedra Vista to previous members Cibola, Volcano Vista, and Cleveland. The games against Volcano Vista and Cleveland are considered coin flips and potential losses. In non-district play, adding Las Cruces and Centennial presents additional challenges, with these games being either coin flips or underdog matchups.
Final Thoughts: Over/Under 6.5 Wins
The Rams are an intriguing team heading into the 2024 season, following a surprising run to the semifinals as a 5-seed, upsetting 4-seed Sandia in the quarterfinals. Despite losing some key players, they have promising returnees who could spark another strong run. I'm predicting a 7-3 overall season, going with the over on our 6.5 O/U.
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NMPreps continues our fan-favorite annual feature as we review all the schedules in New Mexico high school football with our Best & Worst Case Scenario for the 2024 season. #nmpreps
Rio Rancho Rams Schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time | Game Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | @Atrisco Heritage | 7:00pm | Favorite |
| 8/30 | @Clovis | 7:00pm | Favorite |
| 9/6 | vs Las Cruces | 7:00pm | Underdog |
| 9/13 | @ Centennial | 7:00pm | Coin Flip |
| 10/4 | vs Cibola* | 7:00pm | Favorite |
| 10/11 | vs Piedra Vista* | 7:00pm | Favorite |
| 10/18 | vs Volcano Vista* | 7:00pm | Coin Flip |
| 10/25 | @ Farmington* | 7:00pm | Favorite |
| 11/1 | @ Cleveland* | 7:00pm | Coin Flip |
The Rio Rancho Rams are coming off a 9-4 season, with two of their four losses to their rival Cleveland Storm—once in district play and again in the playoffs, losing 38-7 in the semifinals after beating West Mesa (35-21) in the first round and Sandia (38-6) in the quarterfinals.
Best Case Scenario: 9-1 overall, 5-0 district
In the best case scenario, the Rams could achieve a near-perfect season at 9-1, though the ceiling might be as high as 10-0 or as low as 8-2 based on recent outcomes against their rival Cleveland. The two pivotal games in this scenario would be against Cleveland and the rising Las Cruces team.
Worst Case Scenario: 6-4 overall, 3-2 district
District 1-6A has added Farmington and Piedra Vista to previous members Cibola, Volcano Vista, and Cleveland. The games against Volcano Vista and Cleveland are considered coin flips and potential losses. In non-district play, adding Las Cruces and Centennial presents additional challenges, with these games being either coin flips or underdog matchups.
Final Thoughts: Over/Under 6.5 Wins
The Rams are an intriguing team heading into the 2024 season, following a surprising run to the semifinals as a 5-seed, upsetting 4-seed Sandia in the quarterfinals. Despite losing some key players, they have promising returnees who could spark another strong run. I'm predicting a 7-3 overall season, going with the over on our 6.5 O/U.
Related
Carlsbad Cavemen
Cibola Cougars
Pojoaque Valley Elks
St. Pius X Sartans
West Las Vegas Dons
