Goddard Rockets 2024 Preseason Preview
NMPreps Preseason Rank: #22
NMPreps continues to release our 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 Playoffs: 5A Quarterfinals
Points Scored: 298
Points Given Up: 212
Streak into 2024: 3-game losing streak
2024 Classification: District 2-5A
The season began on a high note with a dominant 49-0 victory over 5A Santa Teresa. However, the Rockets quickly faced a setback, losing to 6A Carlsbad 27-19. They bounced back with wins over 5A Deming (35-12) and 5A Miyamura (49-0) but stumbled again against 5A Piedra Vista, falling 21-7. A three-game win streak followed, as Goddard secured victories over 5A Gadsden (35-7), 5A Belen (57-7), and then Mayfield (27-13) in their district opener.
Unfortunately, the Rockets struggled in the latter part of the season, dropping their final two regular-season games against district powerhouses Artesia (54-14) and Roswell (38-6). Entering the playoffs as the 4-seed, Goddard's season came to an abrupt end with a 33-0 loss to 5-seed Deming in the quarterfinals.
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NMPreps Preseason Rank: #22
NMPreps continues to release our 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
Record: 6-5 overall, 1-2 district2023 Playoffs: 5A Quarterfinals
Points Scored: 298
Points Given Up: 212
Streak into 2024: 3-game losing streak
2024 Classification: District 2-5A
2023 Season Recap
The 2023 season was a significant one for the Goddard Rockets, marking the final year for longtime head coach Chris White. The Rockets finished with a 6-5 overall record and a 1-2 mark in district play, ultimately falling in the 5A Quarterfinals.The season began on a high note with a dominant 49-0 victory over 5A Santa Teresa. However, the Rockets quickly faced a setback, losing to 6A Carlsbad 27-19. They bounced back with wins over 5A Deming (35-12) and 5A Miyamura (49-0) but stumbled again against 5A Piedra Vista, falling 21-7. A three-game win streak followed, as Goddard secured victories over 5A Gadsden (35-7), 5A Belen (57-7), and then Mayfield (27-13) in their district opener.
Unfortunately, the Rockets struggled in the latter part of the season, dropping their final two regular-season games against district powerhouses Artesia (54-14) and Roswell (38-6). Entering the playoffs as the 4-seed, Goddard's season came to an abrupt end with a 33-0 loss to 5-seed Deming in the quarterfinals.
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2024 Outlook: Offensive & Defensive Players to Watch
The 2024 season brings a new era for the Goddard Rockets as they welcome former Roswell assistant coach Arturo Bolanos as their new head coach. Bolanos steps into a role with big shoes to fill, as the Rockets must replace key players like Blaze Dean (OT), Luis Ortiz (OT), Jon Silva (RB), and Dominic Ramirez (QB).This is premium content. Please subscribe to view.
