Espanola Valley Sundevils 2024 Season Preview
NMPreps Preseason Rank: #53
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
2024 Classification: 4A (District 1)
Playoffs: Quarterfinals
Points Scored: 390
Points Given Up: 242
Streak into 2024: 1-game losing streak
In district play, the Sundevils continued their winning ways with a 38-25 victory over Taos, and back-to-back 50-0 shutouts against Moriarty and Pojoaque Valley, securing the district championship with a 3-0 record.
The state playoffs saw the Sundevils earn a 7-seed, where they triumphed over 10-seed St. Pius X, 31-7. However, their season ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to eventual state champion and 2-seed Lovington, 52-0. Despite the tough finish, the Sundevils’ 2023 campaign was marked by historic milestones and a strong foundation for future success.
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NMPreps Preseason Rank: #53
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: 8-4 overall, 3-0 district2024 Classification: 4A (District 1)
Playoffs: Quarterfinals
Points Scored: 390
Points Given Up: 242
Streak into 2024: 1-game losing streak
Season Recap: Historic Achievements for the Sundevils
The Espanola Valley Sundevils reached unprecedented heights in 2023, clinching only their second district championship in program history and securing their first state playoff win. The season began with challenging losses to Los Alamos (35-0) and Bernalillo (26-18), followed by a narrow victory over Escalante (21-14). After a tough 48-11 defeat to West Las Vegas, the Sundevils found their stride, embarking on a seven-game winning streak. They dominated Gallup (58-0), Santa Fe Indian (59-0), and Kirtland Central (54-30) to conclude their non-district schedule at 4-3 overall.In district play, the Sundevils continued their winning ways with a 38-25 victory over Taos, and back-to-back 50-0 shutouts against Moriarty and Pojoaque Valley, securing the district championship with a 3-0 record.
The state playoffs saw the Sundevils earn a 7-seed, where they triumphed over 10-seed St. Pius X, 31-7. However, their season ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to eventual state champion and 2-seed Lovington, 52-0. Despite the tough finish, the Sundevils’ 2023 campaign was marked by historic milestones and a strong foundation for future success.
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