Team Rankings 2024 New Mexico High School Football Preseason Rankings: Capitan Tigers

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Capitan Tigers 2024 Season Preview​

NMPreps Preseason Ranking: #87

NMPreps continues to release our very early New Mexico high school football preseason rankings to get you ready for the 2024 season. We will rank all 89 teams scheduled to play in the newly aligned 6A-2A classifications, competing in 11-man football. #nmpreps

2023 Season Review

• 2023 Record: 1-9 overall, 0-3 District
• Points Scored: 92
• Points Given Up: 472
• Streak: 7-game losing streak

The Capitan Tigers faced a challenging 2023 season, ending with a 1-9 record and a seven-game losing streak. Their lone victory came against Hozho Academy with a decisive 54-6 win in September. However, the team struggled significantly on both ends of the ball. They were shut out in five of their ten games and managed to score in double digits only three times, including a 31-14 loss to a JV team and a 62-12 defeat against Estancia in their final game. Defensively, the Tigers allowed over 31 points in each of their nine losses, with opponents scoring 48, 47, 47, 52, 62, 31, 60, 47, and 36 points respectively.

2024 Offense Overview​

The Capitan Tigers are set to face another challenging season, particularly due to the graduation of a senior-heavy class that led the team in multiple areas. The team will have to rebuild its offense with new key players, including a new quarterback, running back, and receivers. Among the returning players, 2027 receiver DJ Robinson, 2027 running back Luke Brown, and 2026 athlete Isaac Kern offer some experience, though it is limited. Robinson recorded 92 receiving yards on four receptions last season. Kern, who had 15 passing attempts for 33 yards, is a candidate for the new QB-1 role.

2024 Defense Overview​

Defensively, the Tigers will rely on 2025 Tatum Gibson, who played a key role last season and recorded 24 total tackles. Isaac Kern and 2025 Curtis Wales also add some experience to the defense. Despite their efforts, the defense will need significant improvement to compete effectively in the upcoming season.

Realistic Expectations​

The odds are heavily stacked against the Capitan Tigers for the 2024 season. While their schedule has not yet been released, expectations remain low, with a predicted record of 1-9 once again. The team faces a tough challenge in the newly formed District 2-2A, which includes strong competitors like Estancia, Santa Rosa, Tucumcari, Legacy Academy (up from 8-man), and Raton (down from 3A). With a lack of returning key players and significant losses to graduation, the Tigers are projected to struggle. An over/under win total of around 0.5 is one of the lowest marks in recent years.

NMPreps 89-Team Rankings for the 2024 Season
#88 - Laguna-Acoma Hawks - Preview
#89 - Hozho Academy - Preview