42 Things To Get You Ready For 2016
Here we will bring a daily countdown to the 2016 Football season and first game on August 24th. History, stats, players etc will be listed.
This feature is contributed by NMPreps Member @ITSC-Ret
19 DAYS
Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- Texico, 2003
Most tackles in a game
- Mike Raney, Aztec vs Durango CO (2005)
- Ben Livingston, Aztec vs Kirtland Central (2007)
- Bob Koski, Highland vs Rio Grande (1990)
Most interceptions in a career
- Mike Raney, Aztec, 2003-2005
Underclassman with 19 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Johnny Plowman, Lordsburg, Jr.
Underclassman with 19 season total kicking points in 2015
- Jarrett Coyle, Mesilla Valley, Jr.
20 DAYS
Most state championship game appearances
- Jal, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999
- Eunice, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2011, 2015
Most career wins at one New Mexico school
- James Bradley, Sr., Mayfield, 1965-1972/1994-2005, 188-47-7
Most consecutive winning seasons
- Ft. Sumner, 1993-2012
Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- Deming, 1941
- Manaul, 1959
Underclassman with 20 season rushing touchdowns in 2015
- Cisco Mayville, Ruidoso, Jr.
Underclassman with 20 season total touchdowns in 2015
- Josh Foley, Rio Rancho, Jr.
- Gabino Rodriguez, Dexter, Jr.
Underclassman with 20 season total kicking points in 2015
- Jacob Breaux, Socorro, So.
21 DAYS
Most consecutive winning seasons
- Highland, 1962-1982
Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- La Cueva, 2004
Most tackles in a game
- Nick Fierro, Aztec vs Kirtland Central (11/2/2007)
Most interceptions in a career
- Parker Johnson, Ruidoso, 2011-2014
Underclassman with 21 season rushing touchdowns in 2015
- O'maury Samuels, Los Lunas, Jr.
Underclassman with 21 season total touchdowns in 2015
- Cisco Mayville, Ruidoso, Jr.
22 DAYS
Most state championship game appearances
- Lovington, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Clovis, 1960, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2010, 2004, 2005, 2007
Most consecutive winning seasons
- Mayfield, 1994-2015
Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- Highland, 1963
Most touchdown receptions in a season
- Eric Varnell, Piedra Vista, 2006
Most field goals made in a career
- Rafael Herrera, Lovington, 2007-2009
Most tackles in a game
- Hank Strauss, Aztec vs Belen (2010)
Underclassman with 22 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Kyle Hooper, Alamogordo, Jr.
- Cody Smith, Aztec, So.
23 DAYS
Number of consecutive winning seasons
- Artesia, 1949-1971
Longest winning streak
- Highland, 1962-1964
- Clovis, 1932-1934
- Roswell, 1920-1923
- Capitan, 1951-1953
- St. Michael's, 2012-2013
Most touchdown receptions in a season
- Ty Atencio, Aztec, 2011
Most tackles in a game
- Isaac Gonzales, Valencia vs Belen (10/29/2010)
24 DAYS
Years coaching
- Sam Jernigan, Ft. Sumner/Goddard, 1987 and 1991-2013, record of 212-83-0
- Frank Ortiz, Santa Rosa, 1985-2008, record of 202-72-0
Longest winning streak
- St. Michael's, 1936-1938
Most rushing yards in a season (current state record)
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2010 - 3,024
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Mike Hatchcock, Aztec, 2008
Most pashing yards in a career (current state record)
- Brett Hanson, Hatch Valley, 2002-2004 - 12,124
Most interceptions in a career
- Dominic Gutierrez, Manaul, 1988-1990
Underclassman with 24 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Andru Sanchez, Cobre, Jr.
Underclassman with 24 season total touchdowns in 2015
- O'maury Samuels, Los Lunas, Jr.
26 DAYS
Longest unbeaten streak
- Manaul, 1957-1960
- Carlsbad, 1961-1963
- Artesia, 1967-1969
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Chris Williams, Rio Rancho, 2004
27 DAYS
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Manuel Romero, Belen, 2014
Most touchdown receptions in a season
- Josh Harris, Aztec, 2014
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Jake Espinoza, Aztec, 2006-2009
- Derrick Valdez, Raton, 2007-2010
Underclassman with 27 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Dakota Halliburton - Navajo Prep, So.
28 DAYS
Longest winning streak
- La Cueva, 2003-2005
- Mayfield, 2005-2007
Most field goals made in a career
- Erik Hinterbichler, Albuquerque, 1999-2001
Underclassman with 28 season rushing touchdowns in 2015
- Mike Armijo - Socorro, Jr.
Underclassman with 28 kicking points in 2015
- Manuel Romero - Albuquerque, So.
- Christian Chavez - Piedra Vista, So.
29 DAYS
Most state championships
- Artesia - 1957, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015
Years coaching
- Ralph Bowyer, Grants/Belen/Carlsbad, 1937-1965, record 171-107-10
Most consecutive district wins
- Raton, 1987-1994
Longest winning streak
- Santa Rosa, 2011-2013
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Trevor Hammargren, Aztec, 2005-2008
Most points kicked in a game
- Dominic Gutierrez (Menaul vs Newcombe, 9/21/90)
Underclassman with 29 season touchdowns in 2015
- Mike Armijo - Socorro, Jr.
Underclassman with 29 season touchdowns in 2015
- Jessie Garcia - Animas, Jr.
30 DAYS
Most consecutive district wins
- Bloomfield, 2005-2010
Longest unbeaten streak (includes ties)
- Capitan, 1951-1953
Underclassman with 30 kicking points in 2015
- Marcus Aceves - Atrisco Heritage, Jr.
31 DAYS
Years coaching
- James Bradley, Sr., Mayfield/Roswell/Mayfield, 1965-2005, record of 310-91-9
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2009
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Benny Madrid, Ft. Sumner, 1992-1995
32 DAYS
Most consecutive district wins
- Highland, 1962-1967
Years coaching
- Cooper Henderson, Ruidoso/Artesia, 1984-2015, record of 293-103-1
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Tylin Hirsch, Aztec, 2007-2010
32 DAYS
NMPREPS COMBINE!
33 DAYS
Most state championship game appearances
- Artesia, (1954, 1957, 1959, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1991,
1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015)
Most consecutive district wins
- Silver, 2004-2014
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Dontrell Moore, Roswell, 2000
- Brian Mead, Clovis, 2006
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Eric Varnell, Piedra Vista, 2004-2006
Underclassman with 33 season receptions in 2015
Derrick Reyes - Rio Rancho, So.
Marcus Medina - Hope Christian, Jr.
34 DAYS
Longest unbeaten streak (includes ties)
- Gadsden, 1952-1956
Years coaching
- Gerald Burns, Dexter/Eunice/Grants/Carrizozo/Capitan/Eunice, 1972-2010, record of 187-153-6
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Lance Fikany, Ft. Sumner, 2002
Most interceptions in a career
- Thane Miller, Jal, 1984-86
Underclassman with 34 season receptions in 2015
Adam Cook - Cleveland, Jr.
Underclassmen with 34 season points scored in 2015
Cody Kooyers - Cloudcroft, Jr.
Matt Romero - Belen, Jr.
Timothy Bunker - Belen, So.
35 DAYS
335 - Career wins by Clovis head coach Eric Roanhaus
Most consecutive district wins
- Silver, 1978-1985
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Max Suazo, Taos, 2009-2011
Underclassman with 35 season receptions in 2015
Josh Foley - Rio Rancho, Jr.
Underclassmen with 35 season points scored in 2015
David Ortega - Hobbs, Jr.
Underclassmen with 35 season tackles in 2015
Zack Mares - Cibola, Jr.
Jaysen Moreno - Sandia, Jr.
Jace Torrez - Manzano, Jr.
Chris Madrid - Miyamura, So.
Michael Montoya - Los Lunas, Fr.
Tim Moore - Bloomfield, Jr.
Joseph Esquibel - Santa Rosa, Jr.
Tristan Martinez - Escalante, Jr.
Zachary Winkleer - Animas, Jr.
Underclassmen with 35 season kicking points in 2015
David Ortega - Hobbs, Jr.
36 DAYS
Most touchdowns scored in a season
- Paul Ragle, Animas, 1998
- Dustin Walton, Raton, 2009
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Adam Lujan, Estancia, 2015
37 DAYS
Most touchdowns scored in a season
- Brian Beckham, Jal, 1985
- Lance Fikany, Ft. Sumner, 2002
Most rushing touchdowns is a career
- Raul Rodriguez, Los Alamos, 2005-2008
38 DAYS
Years coaching
- Eric Roanhaus, Clovis, 1978-2015, record of 335-137-5
- Bill Gentry, Highland/Eldorado, 1958-1995, record of 305-102-5
Most rushing touchdowns is a career
- Bryce Grady, Aztec, 2008-2011
39 Days
Isaac Amaya, the Hobbs quarterback last season led the state in passing touchdowns with 39 last season. Amaya, has since graduated and will play college football.
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Ty Atencio, Aztec, 2008-2011
- Josh Harris, Aztec, 2012-2014
Underclassman with 39 season tackles in 2015
Angel Autrey - Carrizozo, So.
Osbaldo Najera - Hagerman, So.
Christopher Pinon - Hagerman, Jr.
Andres Arebalos - Hagerman, Jr.
Nicholas Brown - Loving, Jr.
Christain Snyder - Raton, So.
Bryan Fierro - Tularosa, So.
Rudy Vigil - Bloomfield, Jr.
Lucas Mcnatt - Capital, Jr.
Gabe Marshall - Onate, Jr.
Taitt Kuchta - Clovis, Jr.
Devon McGhee - Manzano, Jr.
Underclassman with 39 season receptions in 2015
Johnathan Cabrialses - Raton, Jr.
Underclassman with 39 season rushing attempts in 2015
Dominick Dozal - Santa Teresa, So.
Harry Wheeler - Mescalero, Jr.
40 Days
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2010
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Roy Hackey, Hatch, 2003-2005
Points scored in a game
- Mario Martinez (Springer) vs. Roy (1971)
- Cruz Flores (West Las Vegas) vs. Santa Rosa (11/1961)
- Tony Montoya (Albuquerque) vs. Aztec (9/6/1963)
Underclassmen with 40 season tackles in 2015
Shawn Gallegos - Atrisco Heritage, Jr.
Matheus Mitchell - Cibola, Jr.
Kano Nious - Albuquerque, Jr.
Fausto Baranzini - NMMI, Jr.
Cameron Santa Cruz - Eunice, Fr.
Ace Gabrentina - McCurdy, So.
Underclassmen with 40 season points scored in 2015
Zach Lowe - Valencia, Jr.
Andres Martinez - McCurdy, Jr.
41 DAYS
41. Aztec QB Cody Smith, only a sophomore for the Tigers last season passed for an impressive 2,841 yards. Smith will be one of the top returning quarterbacks for the 2018 class along with a very underrated District 1-5A. The Tigers are ranked in the Top-50 this preseason and looking to improve that ranking this season.
Most years as head coach in New Mexico is 41 years (400 club)
- Paul "Babe” Parenti, Albuquerque St. Marys (1927-42, 44-66), St. Pius (1968-69)
- Travis Lee, Hot Springs (1970-82, 1991-2011), Lordsburg (1984-88), Silver (1989-90)
42 DAYS
42. Number/Score that Artesia won their record 29th State Championship in 2015. Artesia 42, Centennial 34. The Bulldogs are now the two time defending champions heading into the 2016 season. Legendary head coach Cooper Henderson's last state title as head coach as well, as he resigned this off-season.
42 Touchdowns scored in a season
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2010
- David McGee, Laguna-Acoma, 2014
- Dominic Montano, Escalante, 2015
42 Points scored in a game
- Ronnie Daniels (La Cueva) vs. Manzano (11/5/2010)
- David Paterson (Artesia) vs. Hobbs (9/3/93)
- Owen Smaulding (Albuquerque) vs. Santa Fe (11/7/1916)
- Reynaldo Atencio, Escalante vs. Questa (10/26/2012)
Here we will bring a daily countdown to the 2016 Football season and first game on August 24th. History, stats, players etc will be listed.
This feature is contributed by NMPreps Member @ITSC-Ret
19 DAYS
Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- Texico, 2003
Most tackles in a game
- Mike Raney, Aztec vs Durango CO (2005)
- Ben Livingston, Aztec vs Kirtland Central (2007)
- Bob Koski, Highland vs Rio Grande (1990)
Most interceptions in a career
- Mike Raney, Aztec, 2003-2005
Underclassman with 19 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Johnny Plowman, Lordsburg, Jr.
Underclassman with 19 season total kicking points in 2015
- Jarrett Coyle, Mesilla Valley, Jr.
20 DAYS
Most state championship game appearances
- Jal, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999
- Eunice, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2011, 2015
Most career wins at one New Mexico school
- James Bradley, Sr., Mayfield, 1965-1972/1994-2005, 188-47-7
Most consecutive winning seasons
- Ft. Sumner, 1993-2012
Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- Deming, 1941
- Manaul, 1959
Underclassman with 20 season rushing touchdowns in 2015
- Cisco Mayville, Ruidoso, Jr.
Underclassman with 20 season total touchdowns in 2015
- Josh Foley, Rio Rancho, Jr.
- Gabino Rodriguez, Dexter, Jr.
Underclassman with 20 season total kicking points in 2015
- Jacob Breaux, Socorro, So.
21 DAYS
Most consecutive winning seasons
- Highland, 1962-1982
Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- La Cueva, 2004
Most tackles in a game
- Nick Fierro, Aztec vs Kirtland Central (11/2/2007)
Most interceptions in a career
- Parker Johnson, Ruidoso, 2011-2014
Underclassman with 21 season rushing touchdowns in 2015
- O'maury Samuels, Los Lunas, Jr.
Underclassman with 21 season total touchdowns in 2015
- Cisco Mayville, Ruidoso, Jr.
22 DAYS
Most state championship game appearances
- Lovington, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Clovis, 1960, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2010, 2004, 2005, 2007
Most consecutive winning seasons
- Mayfield, 1994-2015
Least points allowed in a season (since 1940)
- Highland, 1963
Most touchdown receptions in a season
- Eric Varnell, Piedra Vista, 2006
Most field goals made in a career
- Rafael Herrera, Lovington, 2007-2009
Most tackles in a game
- Hank Strauss, Aztec vs Belen (2010)
Underclassman with 22 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Kyle Hooper, Alamogordo, Jr.
- Cody Smith, Aztec, So.
23 DAYS
Number of consecutive winning seasons
- Artesia, 1949-1971
Longest winning streak
- Highland, 1962-1964
- Clovis, 1932-1934
- Roswell, 1920-1923
- Capitan, 1951-1953
- St. Michael's, 2012-2013
Most touchdown receptions in a season
- Ty Atencio, Aztec, 2011
Most tackles in a game
- Isaac Gonzales, Valencia vs Belen (10/29/2010)
24 DAYS
Years coaching
- Sam Jernigan, Ft. Sumner/Goddard, 1987 and 1991-2013, record of 212-83-0
- Frank Ortiz, Santa Rosa, 1985-2008, record of 202-72-0
Longest winning streak
- St. Michael's, 1936-1938
Most rushing yards in a season (current state record)
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2010 - 3,024
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Mike Hatchcock, Aztec, 2008
Most pashing yards in a career (current state record)
- Brett Hanson, Hatch Valley, 2002-2004 - 12,124
Most interceptions in a career
- Dominic Gutierrez, Manaul, 1988-1990
Underclassman with 24 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Andru Sanchez, Cobre, Jr.
Underclassman with 24 season total touchdowns in 2015
- O'maury Samuels, Los Lunas, Jr.
26 DAYS
Longest unbeaten streak
- Manaul, 1957-1960
- Carlsbad, 1961-1963
- Artesia, 1967-1969
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Chris Williams, Rio Rancho, 2004
27 DAYS
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Manuel Romero, Belen, 2014
Most touchdown receptions in a season
- Josh Harris, Aztec, 2014
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Jake Espinoza, Aztec, 2006-2009
- Derrick Valdez, Raton, 2007-2010
Underclassman with 27 season passing touchdowns in 2015
- Dakota Halliburton - Navajo Prep, So.
28 DAYS
Longest winning streak
- La Cueva, 2003-2005
- Mayfield, 2005-2007
Most field goals made in a career
- Erik Hinterbichler, Albuquerque, 1999-2001
Underclassman with 28 season rushing touchdowns in 2015
- Mike Armijo - Socorro, Jr.
Underclassman with 28 kicking points in 2015
- Manuel Romero - Albuquerque, So.
- Christian Chavez - Piedra Vista, So.
29 DAYS
Most state championships
- Artesia - 1957, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015
Years coaching
- Ralph Bowyer, Grants/Belen/Carlsbad, 1937-1965, record 171-107-10
Most consecutive district wins
- Raton, 1987-1994
Longest winning streak
- Santa Rosa, 2011-2013
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Trevor Hammargren, Aztec, 2005-2008
Most points kicked in a game
- Dominic Gutierrez (Menaul vs Newcombe, 9/21/90)
Underclassman with 29 season touchdowns in 2015
- Mike Armijo - Socorro, Jr.
Underclassman with 29 season touchdowns in 2015
- Jessie Garcia - Animas, Jr.
30 DAYS
Most consecutive district wins
- Bloomfield, 2005-2010
Longest unbeaten streak (includes ties)
- Capitan, 1951-1953
Underclassman with 30 kicking points in 2015
- Marcus Aceves - Atrisco Heritage, Jr.
31 DAYS
Years coaching
- James Bradley, Sr., Mayfield/Roswell/Mayfield, 1965-2005, record of 310-91-9
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2009
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Benny Madrid, Ft. Sumner, 1992-1995
32 DAYS
Most consecutive district wins
- Highland, 1962-1967
Years coaching
- Cooper Henderson, Ruidoso/Artesia, 1984-2015, record of 293-103-1
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Tylin Hirsch, Aztec, 2007-2010
32 DAYS
NMPREPS COMBINE!
33 DAYS
Most state championship game appearances
- Artesia, (1954, 1957, 1959, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1991,
1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015)
Most consecutive district wins
- Silver, 2004-2014
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Dontrell Moore, Roswell, 2000
- Brian Mead, Clovis, 2006
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Eric Varnell, Piedra Vista, 2004-2006
Underclassman with 33 season receptions in 2015
Derrick Reyes - Rio Rancho, So.
Marcus Medina - Hope Christian, Jr.
34 DAYS
Longest unbeaten streak (includes ties)
- Gadsden, 1952-1956
Years coaching
- Gerald Burns, Dexter/Eunice/Grants/Carrizozo/Capitan/Eunice, 1972-2010, record of 187-153-6
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Lance Fikany, Ft. Sumner, 2002
Most interceptions in a career
- Thane Miller, Jal, 1984-86
Underclassman with 34 season receptions in 2015
Adam Cook - Cleveland, Jr.
Underclassmen with 34 season points scored in 2015
Cody Kooyers - Cloudcroft, Jr.
Matt Romero - Belen, Jr.
Timothy Bunker - Belen, So.
35 DAYS
335 - Career wins by Clovis head coach Eric Roanhaus
Most consecutive district wins
- Silver, 1978-1985
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Max Suazo, Taos, 2009-2011
Underclassman with 35 season receptions in 2015
Josh Foley - Rio Rancho, Jr.
Underclassmen with 35 season points scored in 2015
David Ortega - Hobbs, Jr.
Underclassmen with 35 season tackles in 2015
Zack Mares - Cibola, Jr.
Jaysen Moreno - Sandia, Jr.
Jace Torrez - Manzano, Jr.
Chris Madrid - Miyamura, So.
Michael Montoya - Los Lunas, Fr.
Tim Moore - Bloomfield, Jr.
Joseph Esquibel - Santa Rosa, Jr.
Tristan Martinez - Escalante, Jr.
Zachary Winkleer - Animas, Jr.
Underclassmen with 35 season kicking points in 2015
David Ortega - Hobbs, Jr.
36 DAYS
Most touchdowns scored in a season
- Paul Ragle, Animas, 1998
- Dustin Walton, Raton, 2009
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Adam Lujan, Estancia, 2015
37 DAYS
Most touchdowns scored in a season
- Brian Beckham, Jal, 1985
- Lance Fikany, Ft. Sumner, 2002
Most rushing touchdowns is a career
- Raul Rodriguez, Los Alamos, 2005-2008
38 DAYS
Years coaching
- Eric Roanhaus, Clovis, 1978-2015, record of 335-137-5
- Bill Gentry, Highland/Eldorado, 1958-1995, record of 305-102-5
Most rushing touchdowns is a career
- Bryce Grady, Aztec, 2008-2011
39 Days
Isaac Amaya, the Hobbs quarterback last season led the state in passing touchdowns with 39 last season. Amaya, has since graduated and will play college football.
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Ty Atencio, Aztec, 2008-2011
- Josh Harris, Aztec, 2012-2014
Underclassman with 39 season tackles in 2015
Angel Autrey - Carrizozo, So.
Osbaldo Najera - Hagerman, So.
Christopher Pinon - Hagerman, Jr.
Andres Arebalos - Hagerman, Jr.
Nicholas Brown - Loving, Jr.
Christain Snyder - Raton, So.
Bryan Fierro - Tularosa, So.
Rudy Vigil - Bloomfield, Jr.
Lucas Mcnatt - Capital, Jr.
Gabe Marshall - Onate, Jr.
Taitt Kuchta - Clovis, Jr.
Devon McGhee - Manzano, Jr.
Underclassman with 39 season receptions in 2015
Johnathan Cabrialses - Raton, Jr.
Underclassman with 39 season rushing attempts in 2015
Dominick Dozal - Santa Teresa, So.
Harry Wheeler - Mescalero, Jr.
40 Days
Most rushing touchdowns in a season
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2010
Most touchdown receptions in a career
- Roy Hackey, Hatch, 2003-2005
Points scored in a game
- Mario Martinez (Springer) vs. Roy (1971)
- Cruz Flores (West Las Vegas) vs. Santa Rosa (11/1961)
- Tony Montoya (Albuquerque) vs. Aztec (9/6/1963)
Underclassmen with 40 season tackles in 2015
Shawn Gallegos - Atrisco Heritage, Jr.
Matheus Mitchell - Cibola, Jr.
Kano Nious - Albuquerque, Jr.
Fausto Baranzini - NMMI, Jr.
Cameron Santa Cruz - Eunice, Fr.
Ace Gabrentina - McCurdy, So.
Underclassmen with 40 season points scored in 2015
Zach Lowe - Valencia, Jr.
Andres Martinez - McCurdy, Jr.
41 DAYS
41. Aztec QB Cody Smith, only a sophomore for the Tigers last season passed for an impressive 2,841 yards. Smith will be one of the top returning quarterbacks for the 2018 class along with a very underrated District 1-5A. The Tigers are ranked in the Top-50 this preseason and looking to improve that ranking this season.
Most years as head coach in New Mexico is 41 years (400 club)
- Paul "Babe” Parenti, Albuquerque St. Marys (1927-42, 44-66), St. Pius (1968-69)
- Travis Lee, Hot Springs (1970-82, 1991-2011), Lordsburg (1984-88), Silver (1989-90)
42 DAYS
42. Number/Score that Artesia won their record 29th State Championship in 2015. Artesia 42, Centennial 34. The Bulldogs are now the two time defending champions heading into the 2016 season. Legendary head coach Cooper Henderson's last state title as head coach as well, as he resigned this off-season.
42 Touchdowns scored in a season
- Ronnie Daniels, La Cueva, 2010
- David McGee, Laguna-Acoma, 2014
- Dominic Montano, Escalante, 2015
42 Points scored in a game
- Ronnie Daniels (La Cueva) vs. Manzano (11/5/2010)
- David Paterson (Artesia) vs. Hobbs (9/3/93)
- Owen Smaulding (Albuquerque) vs. Santa Fe (11/7/1916)
- Reynaldo Atencio, Escalante vs. Questa (10/26/2012)
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