Hendo’s Week 8 Picks
Either Way Games
Del Norte @ Espanola +1,500 Either Way
Taking Espanola Valley here. When else in my life am I going to get to pick Espanola? Thinking the Sundevil’s continue to shock the state.
Volcano Vista @ Rio Rancho +1,500 Either Way
A game I truly feel that goes either way Friday Night. Overall I think Volcano Vista has better on the field personnel, but think Rio Rancho finds a way to win at home in a thriller. Shootout most definitely.
Gateway @ Melrose +1,000 Either Way
While I greatly respect coach Wigley and his crew at Gateway, Melrose is a machine right now and a team I feel that could give Escalante a run for their money. Taking the Buffs.
Hope @ Ruidoso +1,000 Either Way
Interesting Class 4A match up, Hope right now has been playing very well and Ruidoso is likely better than their 2-5 record. Taking Hope in a coin flip game.
Valencia @ Belen +1,000 Either Way
Battle for the Farm Plow should have a ton of people out. Taking Belen, Coach Lerma wins in district season.
Marquee Match Ups
Valley vs. Atrisco Heritage +500 (Upset is Valley +1,000)
It’s a big district game, both teams playoff hopes in the balance. Who will win, who the heck knows. Each team is capable of crumbling or winning by large margin. I guess I’ll take Atrisco Heritage.
Centennial @ Chaparral +500 (Upset is Chaparral +3,000)
Love what the Lobos have done this season reaching 5-1, but no way they fly with the Hawks Friday Night. Centennial in a route.
Deming @ Onate +500 (Upset is Deming +1,000)
Does Deming really have only 20 players? If that’s the case I am taking the Onate Knights to pick up an important late season district game.
Miyamura @ Piedra Vista +500 (Upset is Miyamura +1,500)
Patriots are a tough team to pick against. Did you know that Miyamura beat Moriarty by 3 touchdowns and Moriarty beat Roswell and Roswell beat Piedra Vista. What? Yeah, I don’t know either, but I like Piedra Vista at home in a tight game.
Silver @ Hatch Valley +1,000 (Upset is Silver +2,000)
Hmmm. To take the upset bait or not? Silver is probably going to reach the semifinals, so don’t pay much attention to their record, but can they stop Hatch? I think it’s a tight, tight game. Still like Hatch Valley, but really thought about picking Silver here.
Eldorado @ Sandia +500 (Upset is Eldorado +1,500)
Eldorado rolls. Need I say more?
St. Pius X @ Lovington +500 (Upset is Lovington +2,500)
The Sartans likely thought this would be a good test in the preseason when they looked at their schedule, but Lovington is nearly winless this season. Look for the St. Pius X to move to 8-0 with ease.
NMMI @ St. Mike’s +1,000 (Upset is NMMI +2,000)
Ok NMMI let’s see what you got in their first BIG TIME GAME of the season. If they take down the Horsemen it means their 6-0 record is legit. I rarely pick agains the Horsemen on Saturday’s and won’t here either. Joey Fernandez and Co. win a thriller.
Either Way Games
Del Norte @ Espanola +1,500 Either Way
Taking Espanola Valley here. When else in my life am I going to get to pick Espanola? Thinking the Sundevil’s continue to shock the state.
Volcano Vista @ Rio Rancho +1,500 Either Way
A game I truly feel that goes either way Friday Night. Overall I think Volcano Vista has better on the field personnel, but think Rio Rancho finds a way to win at home in a thriller. Shootout most definitely.
Gateway @ Melrose +1,000 Either Way
While I greatly respect coach Wigley and his crew at Gateway, Melrose is a machine right now and a team I feel that could give Escalante a run for their money. Taking the Buffs.
Hope @ Ruidoso +1,000 Either Way
Interesting Class 4A match up, Hope right now has been playing very well and Ruidoso is likely better than their 2-5 record. Taking Hope in a coin flip game.
Valencia @ Belen +1,000 Either Way
Battle for the Farm Plow should have a ton of people out. Taking Belen, Coach Lerma wins in district season.
Marquee Match Ups
Valley vs. Atrisco Heritage +500 (Upset is Valley +1,000)
It’s a big district game, both teams playoff hopes in the balance. Who will win, who the heck knows. Each team is capable of crumbling or winning by large margin. I guess I’ll take Atrisco Heritage.
Centennial @ Chaparral +500 (Upset is Chaparral +3,000)
Love what the Lobos have done this season reaching 5-1, but no way they fly with the Hawks Friday Night. Centennial in a route.
Deming @ Onate +500 (Upset is Deming +1,000)
Does Deming really have only 20 players? If that’s the case I am taking the Onate Knights to pick up an important late season district game.
Miyamura @ Piedra Vista +500 (Upset is Miyamura +1,500)
Patriots are a tough team to pick against. Did you know that Miyamura beat Moriarty by 3 touchdowns and Moriarty beat Roswell and Roswell beat Piedra Vista. What? Yeah, I don’t know either, but I like Piedra Vista at home in a tight game.
Silver @ Hatch Valley +1,000 (Upset is Silver +2,000)
Hmmm. To take the upset bait or not? Silver is probably going to reach the semifinals, so don’t pay much attention to their record, but can they stop Hatch? I think it’s a tight, tight game. Still like Hatch Valley, but really thought about picking Silver here.
Eldorado @ Sandia +500 (Upset is Eldorado +1,500)
Eldorado rolls. Need I say more?
St. Pius X @ Lovington +500 (Upset is Lovington +2,500)
The Sartans likely thought this would be a good test in the preseason when they looked at their schedule, but Lovington is nearly winless this season. Look for the St. Pius X to move to 8-0 with ease.
NMMI @ St. Mike’s +1,000 (Upset is NMMI +2,000)
Ok NMMI let’s see what you got in their first BIG TIME GAME of the season. If they take down the Horsemen it means their 6-0 record is legit. I rarely pick agains the Horsemen on Saturday’s and won’t here either. Joey Fernandez and Co. win a thriller.
