West Las Vegas Dons 2024 Season Preview
NMPreps Preseason Rank: #43
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 Playoffs: 3A Quarterfinals
Points Scored: 314
Points Given Up: 206
Streak into 2024: 2-game losing streak
2024 Classification: District 2-3A
Entering District 2-3A play, the Dons triumphed in a two-day, rain-delayed game against top-ranked St. Michael's with a nail-biting 7-6 win. They continued their success by defeating Raton 33-21 and Santa Fe Indian 47-2. Unfortunately, the Dons fell short in what could have been the district championship, losing to crosstown rival Robertson 37-6 on their rival’s home field. Despite this, the Dons secured a 4-seed in the playoffs and earned a first-round bye. However, their season ended in the quarterfinals with a 35-8 loss to the visiting 5-seed New Mexico Military.
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2024 Outlook: Offensive & Defensive Players to Watch
NMPreps Preseason Rank: #43
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: 7-4 overall, 3-1 district2023 Playoffs: 3A Quarterfinals
Points Scored: 314
Points Given Up: 206
Streak into 2024: 2-game losing streak
2024 Classification: District 2-3A
Season Recap: West Las Vegas Dons Show Promise with Strong 2023 Campaign
The West Las Vegas Dons had a promising 2023 season, finishing with a 7-4 overall record and a 3-1 mark in district play. The season kicked off with a solid 27-0 victory over Escalante, but the team faced a setback during their long trip south to Dexter, where they fell 40-27. Another tough road loss followed against Portales, ending in a 48-14 defeat. However, the Dons rebounded strongly with a key 48-11 win over Española Valley, sparking a six-game winning streak that included decisive victories over Wingate (55-0) and Thoreau (42-6).Entering District 2-3A play, the Dons triumphed in a two-day, rain-delayed game against top-ranked St. Michael's with a nail-biting 7-6 win. They continued their success by defeating Raton 33-21 and Santa Fe Indian 47-2. Unfortunately, the Dons fell short in what could have been the district championship, losing to crosstown rival Robertson 37-6 on their rival’s home field. Despite this, the Dons secured a 4-seed in the playoffs and earned a first-round bye. However, their season ended in the quarterfinals with a 35-8 loss to the visiting 5-seed New Mexico Military.
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