District 1-6A Best and Worst Case Scenarios for 2015
Joshua J. Grine - August 5th, 2015
Best and worst case is just a look at the schedule for teams heading into next season. Another feature to give you things to debate, it's okay to voice your own best and worst case scenario. Good morning y'all!
SANTA FE DEMONS
Best Case
Looking at the best case scenario right now for the Demons, yes we put a more on the favorable side of the team we are loping at, we could see the Demons going 6-4. Looking at their schedule they could be favorites in four games (Los Alamos, Grants, Capital and Gallup). Some of those could still be BIG maybes. The two we gave them as upset wins are Deming and Cibola. The duo of Adrian Blea (QB) and Bailey Cabbage (TE) are the reason we say best case scenario.
Record: (6-4. 1-3). One win in District with a possible upset of Cibola and Demons could be a 12-seed in the state tournament.
Worst Case
The defense struggles again with blowout losses and they could fall to another 3 or 4 win season missing out on the playoffs. The went 4-6 last season and wins from last season (four above) could provide some battle especially in Grants and Capital who will be improved.
Record: (2-8, 0-4) - Miss the playoffs.
CIBOLA COUGARS
Best Case
The Cougars are ranked 17th (NMPreps.com Top 100) in the state to open the season and looking to improve on a successful (6-5) season. Best case scenario we could see a 6/7 wins to improve on last season. That might be far fetched but they will be favorites in or around 3/4 games and coin flips on another two. IF they "upset" one or two teams in District and beat Santa Fe High - 6/7 games. Only counted 9-games on their schedule so.
Record: (6-3, 2-2). They could be another "dark horse" come late in the season and Coach Williams has developed his program. Maybe another playoff win.
Worst Case
They lost three close games, one in the playoffs, and this team could have been a two loss team in 2014. Say they lose those close games and maybe lose some of their favorite games this could be a rebuilding type of season. Manzano, Volcano Vista (W-2014), Valley (W-2014), and even Albuquerque High (W-2014) could become games that get away from them.
Record: (3-6, 1-4) - Miss the playoffs.
VOLCANO VISTA HAWKS
Best Case
The Hawks are ranked 10th (NMPreps.com Top 100) in the state to open the season. This could be the "boom or bust" type of season for the Hawks. They went 3-7 last season and struggled in losses but also had a close game against Las Cruces that seemed to be a good performance but faltered. Best case this team could win games that they dropped from a year ago and go say 6 or 7 wins. Need games against Manzano, Atrisco, West Mesa and maybe Eldorado. Then reel off two wins in District.
Record: (7-3, 2-2). Make the playoffs and could be a one win team.
Worst Case
Sandia (w-2014) is better, and that one win could be a difference maker to look similar to last seasons 3-7 finish. They need to put more points on the board this season. They schrod 8 points to end the season in the final three games.
Record: (2-8, 1-3) - Miss the playoffs.
RIO RANCHO RAMS
Best Case
The Rams are one of my favorite teams to watch and this program doesn't skip a beat. They stay hungry and best case they could be a 8 or 9 win team this season. It's without question that this team could repeat, doesn't happen often I know, but this team/program returns quality players to replace those studs that have graduated.
Record: (8-2, 3-1). Could play for the State Championship again.
Worst Case
This is no way the team from a year ago as far as key players and that stud QB and might be the reason they take a small step back. They some what squeaked out games in scoring battles late in the season and with a new QB it could be a late game fall in close matches. Worst case 5 or 6 win season and yes that's not "bad" but it is a step back.
Record: (5-5, 2-2). Make the Playoffs.
CLEVELAND STORM
Best Case
They enter the season as the number one team in New Mexico led with a wealth of talent. 7-4 last season was still a great season and this could be the team that reaches the title game. They have all the makings of a team that could repeat 2011 and be perfect when all is said and done in December.
Record: (10-0, 4-0). State Champs.
Worst Case
The expectations are high and for young men sometimes it's difficult to bring it every night. Worst case scenario I could see this team dropping only a game or two, maybe three on the year. That's not saying "worst" but in this scenario this team is extremely talented and well coached. It's hard not to like what they bring. They had a two point loss, a one point loss and then had to do a difficult thing and try to beat a District foe in the playoffs. One's to watch out for are Clovis, Rio Rancho and Onate (along with Del Valle (TX) who they lost to a year ago.
Record: (7-3, 3-1). Make the Playoffs.
Joshua J. Grine - August 5th, 2015
Best and worst case is just a look at the schedule for teams heading into next season. Another feature to give you things to debate, it's okay to voice your own best and worst case scenario. Good morning y'all!
SANTA FE DEMONS
Best Case
Looking at the best case scenario right now for the Demons, yes we put a more on the favorable side of the team we are loping at, we could see the Demons going 6-4. Looking at their schedule they could be favorites in four games (Los Alamos, Grants, Capital and Gallup). Some of those could still be BIG maybes. The two we gave them as upset wins are Deming and Cibola. The duo of Adrian Blea (QB) and Bailey Cabbage (TE) are the reason we say best case scenario.
Record: (6-4. 1-3). One win in District with a possible upset of Cibola and Demons could be a 12-seed in the state tournament.
Worst Case
The defense struggles again with blowout losses and they could fall to another 3 or 4 win season missing out on the playoffs. The went 4-6 last season and wins from last season (four above) could provide some battle especially in Grants and Capital who will be improved.
Record: (2-8, 0-4) - Miss the playoffs.
CIBOLA COUGARS
Best Case
The Cougars are ranked 17th (NMPreps.com Top 100) in the state to open the season and looking to improve on a successful (6-5) season. Best case scenario we could see a 6/7 wins to improve on last season. That might be far fetched but they will be favorites in or around 3/4 games and coin flips on another two. IF they "upset" one or two teams in District and beat Santa Fe High - 6/7 games. Only counted 9-games on their schedule so.
Record: (6-3, 2-2). They could be another "dark horse" come late in the season and Coach Williams has developed his program. Maybe another playoff win.
Worst Case
They lost three close games, one in the playoffs, and this team could have been a two loss team in 2014. Say they lose those close games and maybe lose some of their favorite games this could be a rebuilding type of season. Manzano, Volcano Vista (W-2014), Valley (W-2014), and even Albuquerque High (W-2014) could become games that get away from them.
Record: (3-6, 1-4) - Miss the playoffs.
VOLCANO VISTA HAWKS
Best Case
The Hawks are ranked 10th (NMPreps.com Top 100) in the state to open the season. This could be the "boom or bust" type of season for the Hawks. They went 3-7 last season and struggled in losses but also had a close game against Las Cruces that seemed to be a good performance but faltered. Best case this team could win games that they dropped from a year ago and go say 6 or 7 wins. Need games against Manzano, Atrisco, West Mesa and maybe Eldorado. Then reel off two wins in District.
Record: (7-3, 2-2). Make the playoffs and could be a one win team.
Worst Case
Sandia (w-2014) is better, and that one win could be a difference maker to look similar to last seasons 3-7 finish. They need to put more points on the board this season. They schrod 8 points to end the season in the final three games.
Record: (2-8, 1-3) - Miss the playoffs.
RIO RANCHO RAMS
Best Case
The Rams are one of my favorite teams to watch and this program doesn't skip a beat. They stay hungry and best case they could be a 8 or 9 win team this season. It's without question that this team could repeat, doesn't happen often I know, but this team/program returns quality players to replace those studs that have graduated.
Record: (8-2, 3-1). Could play for the State Championship again.
Worst Case
This is no way the team from a year ago as far as key players and that stud QB and might be the reason they take a small step back. They some what squeaked out games in scoring battles late in the season and with a new QB it could be a late game fall in close matches. Worst case 5 or 6 win season and yes that's not "bad" but it is a step back.
Record: (5-5, 2-2). Make the Playoffs.
CLEVELAND STORM
Best Case
They enter the season as the number one team in New Mexico led with a wealth of talent. 7-4 last season was still a great season and this could be the team that reaches the title game. They have all the makings of a team that could repeat 2011 and be perfect when all is said and done in December.
Record: (10-0, 4-0). State Champs.
Worst Case
The expectations are high and for young men sometimes it's difficult to bring it every night. Worst case scenario I could see this team dropping only a game or two, maybe three on the year. That's not saying "worst" but in this scenario this team is extremely talented and well coached. It's hard not to like what they bring. They had a two point loss, a one point loss and then had to do a difficult thing and try to beat a District foe in the playoffs. One's to watch out for are Clovis, Rio Rancho and Onate (along with Del Valle (TX) who they lost to a year ago.
Record: (7-3, 3-1). Make the Playoffs.
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