6A Semifinal Preview & Prediction: Centennial vs La Cueva
NMPreps guide to the semifinals in New Mexico high school football. The 2022 6A semifinals take place on November 19th and 20th. #nmpreps
NO. 2 LA CUEVA BEARS AT NO. 3 CENTENNIAL HAWKS
The first game between the two programs resulted in a final touchdown by the La Cueva Bears. This game is on path to bring the same last drive heroics that the first game brought.
Centennial would go on to finish the season 9-1. La Cueva sits at 10-1, another 10-win season under head coach Brandon Back.
The La Cueva Bears are on the road despite being the 2-seed in the field. Riding a 9-game win streak and District 2-6A championship. The Bears have been on a scoring frenzy in the last five games averaging 62 points per game.
Centennial brings a 7-game win streak into the game and district champions of 3-6A, representing the southern district. The Hawks impressive on offense putting up 44 points per game have been sound on defense only allowing 13 points per game in the last four outings.
NUMBERS
Home Record: 5-0 (Centennial)
Away Record: 5-0 (La Cueva)
Over/Under: 66.5
Pick 'Em Favorite: La Cueva (13 picks), Centennial (14 picks)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
For the Bears it has been the solid play of quarterback Aidan Armenta. The senior has 3,283 passing yards and 40 passing touchdowns on the season. Targets Ian Sanchez (2023), Jackson Hix (2024), and Cruz Markham 2024) have been stellar this season with Sanchez leading the way with 1,376 receiving yards and 20 receiving touchdowns. The sophomore sensations Mason Posa and Nick Mertz guide the defense this season.
Star running back Mikah Gutierrez has played well all season and continued that last week with 160 yards and 3 rushing against Rio Rancho in the quarterfinals. His partner in the backfield, senior quarterback, Daniel Hernandez threw for nearly 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Final word: Centennial can't beat themselves, last week they were hindered with penalty calls. La Cueva gets better as the game goes on, they will have to play well all four against a team like Centennial.
NMPreps guide to the semifinals in New Mexico high school football. The 2022 6A semifinals take place on November 19th and 20th. #nmpreps
NO. 2 LA CUEVA BEARS AT NO. 3 CENTENNIAL HAWKS
The first game between the two programs resulted in a final touchdown by the La Cueva Bears. This game is on path to bring the same last drive heroics that the first game brought.
Centennial would go on to finish the season 9-1. La Cueva sits at 10-1, another 10-win season under head coach Brandon Back.
The La Cueva Bears are on the road despite being the 2-seed in the field. Riding a 9-game win streak and District 2-6A championship. The Bears have been on a scoring frenzy in the last five games averaging 62 points per game.
Centennial brings a 7-game win streak into the game and district champions of 3-6A, representing the southern district. The Hawks impressive on offense putting up 44 points per game have been sound on defense only allowing 13 points per game in the last four outings.
NUMBERS
| FAVORITE | LINE | PREDICTION |
|---|---|---|
| La Cueva | La Cueva, -3.5 | La Cueva 29, Centennial 27 |
Home Record: 5-0 (Centennial)
Away Record: 5-0 (La Cueva)
Over/Under: 66.5
Pick 'Em Favorite: La Cueva (13 picks), Centennial (14 picks)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
For the Bears it has been the solid play of quarterback Aidan Armenta. The senior has 3,283 passing yards and 40 passing touchdowns on the season. Targets Ian Sanchez (2023), Jackson Hix (2024), and Cruz Markham 2024) have been stellar this season with Sanchez leading the way with 1,376 receiving yards and 20 receiving touchdowns. The sophomore sensations Mason Posa and Nick Mertz guide the defense this season.
Star running back Mikah Gutierrez has played well all season and continued that last week with 160 yards and 3 rushing against Rio Rancho in the quarterfinals. His partner in the backfield, senior quarterback, Daniel Hernandez threw for nearly 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Final word: Centennial can't beat themselves, last week they were hindered with penalty calls. La Cueva gets better as the game goes on, they will have to play well all four against a team like Centennial.
