New Mexico High School Football Rankings - Week 3 - September 2nd
Week two brought plenty of twists, upsets, and close finishes, leading to significant shifts in the rankings as we head into September and week three of the New Mexico high school football season #nmpreps
Class Rankings
6A FOOTBALL
4A FOOTBALL
3A FOOTBALL
2A FOOTBALL
Week two brought plenty of twists, upsets, and close finishes, leading to significant shifts in the rankings as we head into September and week three of the New Mexico high school football season #nmpreps
RK | LW | CLASS | TEAM | RECORD | WINS | LOSSES |
1 | 1 | 6A | La Cueva | 2-0 | Volcano Vista (21-0), Pinnacle AZ (39-32 2OT) | |
2 | 3 | 6A | Centennial | 2-0 | Cleveland (35-28), Atrisco Heritage (54-27) | |
3 | 4 | 6A | Cleveland | 1-1 | Los Lunas (55-7) | Centennial (35-28) |
4 | 6 | 6A | Rio Rancho | 2-0 | Atrisco Heritage (54-15), Clovis (50-0) | |
5 | 8 | 6A | Volcano Vista | 1-1 | Las Cruces (27-24) | La Cueva (21-0) |
6 | 2 | 6A | Las Cruces | 1-1 | Mayfield (50-7) | Volcano Vista (27-20) |
7 | 7 | 5A | Roswell | 1-0 | Alamogordo (41-14) | |
8 | 9 | 6A | West Mesa | 2-0 | St. Pius X (48-29), Mayfield (41-33) | |
9 | 14 | 6A | Farmington | 2-0 | Clovis (47-8), Durango CO (21-20) | |
10 | 16 | 5A | Lovington | 2-0 | Hobbs (31-22), Portales (30-7) | |
11 | 15 | 5A | Deming | 2-0 | Alamogordo (35-21), Organ Mountain (28-21) | |
12 | 17 | 6A | Hobbs | 1-1 | Artesia (44-40) | Lovington (31-22) |
13 | 5 | 5A | Artesia | 1-1 | Carlsbad (44-7) | Hobbs (44-40) |
14 | 13 | 6A | Eldorado | 1-0 | Organ Mountain (21-12) | |
15 | 27 | 4A | Bloomfield | 1-0 | Piedra Vista (47-34) | |
16 | 10 | 6A | Piedra Vista | 1-1 | Sandia (28-7) | Bloomfield (47-34) |
17 | 11 | 6A | Sandia | 1-1 | Cibola (37-7) | Piedra Vista (28-7) |
18 | 12 | 6A | Los Lunas | 0-1 | Cleveland (55-7) | |
19 | 19 | 6A | Carlsbad | 1-1 | Goddard (45-22) | Artesia (44-7) |
20 | 18 | 6A | Clovis | 0-2 | Farmington (47-8), Rio Rancho (50-0) | |
21 | 20 | 6A | Atrisco Heritage | 0-2 | Rio Rancho (54-15), Centennial (54-27) | |
22 | 21 | 6A | Alamogordo | 0-2 | Deming (35-21), Roswell (41-14) | |
23 | 22 | 5A | Mayfield | 0-2 | Las Cruces (50-7), West Mesa (41-33) | |
24 | 23 | 6A | Cibola | 1-1 | Albuquerque (20-17 OT) | Sandia (37-7) |
25 | 24 | 4A | Portales | 1-1 | Goddard (22-16) | Lovington (30-7) |
26 | 25 | 5A | Goddard | 0-2 | Portales (22-16), Carlsbad (45-22) | |
27 | 26 | 6A | Albuquerque | 1-1 | Valley (26-0) | Cibola (20-17 OT) |
28 | 28 | 5A | Gadsden | 2-0 | Chaparral (33-0), Valencia (38-0) | |
29 | 29 | 4A | Bernalillo | 2-0 | Valley (46-6), Highland (20-19) | |
30 | 31 | 4A | St. Pius X | 1-1 | Grants (40-7) | West Mesa (47-28) |
31 | 32 | 5A | Highland | 1-1 | Manzano (55-28) | Bernalillo (20-19) |
32 | 33 | 2A | Eunice | 2-0 | Ruidoso (51-6), Estancia (62-12) | |
33 | 34 | 3A | St. Michael's | 2-0 | Taos (42-0), Capital (37-0) | |
34 | 35 | 3A | Robertson | 2-0 | Socorro (56-20), Cobre 49-0) | |
35 | 37 | 6A | Santa Fe | 2-0 | Capital (21-0), Belen (34-28) | |
36 | 30 | 5A | Valley | 0-2 | Bernalillo (46-6), Albuquerque (26-0) | |
37 | 36 | 4A | Grants | 1-1 | Miyamura (34-20) | St. Pius X (40-7) |
38 | 38 | 4A | Manzano | 1-1 | Rio Grande (56-6) | Highland (55-28) |
39 | 39 | 6A | Organ Mountain | 0-2 | Eldorado (21-12), Deming (28-21) | |
40 | 40 | 5A | Santa Teresa | 1-1 | Silver (15-14) | Mountain View TX (33-7) |
41 | 41 | 4A | Silver | 1-1 | Gallup (54-0) | Santa Teresa (15-14) |
42 | 44 | 4A | Espanola Valley | 2-0 | Los Alamos (21-18), Cuba (42-7) | |
43 | 43 | 4A | Valencia | 1-1 | Kirtland Central (20-7) | Gadsden (38-0) |
44 | 46 | 5A | Belen | 0-1 | Santa Fe (34-28) | |
45 | 47 | 3A | New Mexico Military | 1-0 | Loving (35-0) | |
46 | 57 | 3A | Dexter | 2-0 | Jal (58-7), West Las Vegas (22-13) | |
47 | 42 | 3A | West Las Vegas | 1-1 | Hatch Valley (14-12) | Dexter (22-13) |
48 | 48 | 3A | Socorro | 1-1 | Thoreau (37-14) | Robertson (56-20) |
49 | 49 | 4A | Moriarty | 2-0 | Albuquerque Academy (28-27), Shiprock (54-0) | |
50 | 50 | 4A | Albuquerque Academy | 1-1 | Del Norte (56-6) | Moriarty (28-27) |
51 | 52 | 4A | Taos | 1-1 | Los Alamos (35-20) | St. Michael's (42-0) |
52 | 53 | 2A | Texico | 2-0 | Santa Rosa (42-0), Bovina TX (50-12) | |
53 | 51 | 5A | Capital | 0-2 | Santa Fe (21-0), St. Michael's (37-0) | |
54 | 45 | 5A | Los Alamos | 0-2 | Espanola Valley (21-18), Taos (35-20) | |
55 | 58 | 3A | Pojoaque Valley | 2-0 | Crownpoint (53-0), Hot Springs (48-6) | |
56 | 56 | 4A | Kirtland Central | 0-2 | Valencia (20-7), Pagosa Springs CO (42-27) | |
57 | 59 | 3A | Cobre | 1-1 | McCurdy (30-26) | Robertson (49-0) |
58 | 60 | 5A | Miyamura | 1-1 | Aztec (48-15) | Grants (34-20) |
59 | 54 | 4A | Aztec | 0-1 | Miyamura (48-15) | |
60 | 61 | 5A | Rio Grande | 0-1 | Manzano (56-6) | |
61 | 62 | 2A | Raton | 1-1 | Tohatchi (41-0) | Lamar CO (28-14) |
62 | 63 | 2A | Santa Rosa | 1-1 | Jal (37-20) | Texico (42-0) |
63 | 74 | 2A | Legacy Academy | 2-0 | Laguna (48-0), Hope Christian (21-20) | |
64 | 65 | 2A | Loving | 1-1 | Estancia (49-20) | NMMI (35-0) |
65 | 55 | 3A | Hope Christian | 1-1 | Del Norte (25-14) | Legacy Academy (21-20) |
66 | 64 | 5A | Del Norte | 0-2 | Hope Christian (25-14), Albuquerque (56-6) | |
67 | 66 | 2A | Jal | 0-2 | Dexter (58-7), Santa Rosa (37-20) | |
68 | 67 | 3A | Hot Springs | 1-1 | Tularosa (20-18) | Pojoaque Valley (48-6) |
69 | 68 | 2A | Tularosa | 1-1 | Ruidoso (24-22) | Hot Springs (20-18) |
70 | 69 | 3A | Ruidoso | 0-2 | Eunice (51-6), Tularosa (24-22) | |
71 | 70 | 2A | Estancia | 0-2 | Loving (49-20), Eunice (62-12) | |
72 | 71 | 3A | Hatch Valley | 1-1 | Chaparral (22-20) | West LV (14-12) |
73 | 72 | 3A | Gallup | 0-2 | Montezuma-Cortez, CO (53-0), Silver (54-0) | |
74 | 73 | 4A | Chaparral | 0-2 | Gadsden (33-0), Hatch Valley (22-20) | |
75 | 75 | 3A | Thoreau | 1-1 | Tucumcari (38-8) | Socorro (37-14) |
76 | 76 | 2A | McCurdy | 0-1 | Cobre (30-26) | |
77 | 80 | 2A | Navajo Prep | 1-0 | Wingate (40-18) | |
78 | 82 | 2A | Newcomb | 2-0 | Wingate (42-18), Santa Fe Indian (26-8) | |
79 | 78 | 3A | Santa Fe Indian | 1-1 | Cuba (20-18) | Newcomb (26-8) |
80 | 79 | 2A | Cuba | 0-2 | Santa Fe Indian (20-18), Espanola Valley (42-7) | |
81 | 87 | 2A | Hozho Academy | 2-0 | (Zuni (36-6), Tucumcari (35-23) | |
82 | 77 | 3A | Tucumcari | 0-2 | Thoreau (38-8), Hozho Academy (35-23) | |
83 | 81 | 3A | Crownpoint | 0-2 | Pojoaque Valley (53-0), Montezuma-Cortez CO (54-0) | |
84 | 83 | 3A | Tohatchi | 0-1 | Raton (41-0) | |
85 | 84 | 3A | Wingate | 0-2 | Newcomb (42-18), Navajo Prep (40-18) | |
86 | 85 | 3A | Shiprock | 0-1 | Moriarty (54-0) | |
87 | 86 | 2A | Capitan | 0-1 | Turpin OK (60-14) | |
88 | 89 | 2A | Laguna-Acoma | 1-1 | Zuni (48-18) | Legacy Academy (48-0) |
89 | 88 | 3A | Zuni | 0-2 | Hozho Academy (36-6), Laguna-Acoma (48-18) |
Week Three High School Football Rankings: Key Movements and Shifts
As the New Mexico high school football season progresses, Week Three brought significant movement in the rankings, with several teams making statements, both rising and falling. The rankings reflect the outcomes of Week Two games, with shifts in momentum across various classses.La Cueva Holds Firm at the Top
La Cueva retains the top spot in the 6A rankings, continuing their dominan t start with a hard-fought 39-32 double-overtime victory over Pinnacle, AZ. Their earlier win against Volcano Vista (21-0) set the tone, and La Cueva's resilience has solidified their status as the team to beat in New Mexico.Centennial Makes a Strong Leap
Centennial jumped from No. 3 to No. 2 in the rankings after a thrilling 35-28 win over Cleveland. The victory against one of the state's top programs, followed by a convincing 54-27 win over Atrisco Heritage, has positioned Centennial as a legitimate contender in 6A. Cleveland, despite the loss, remains in the top five, now sitting at No. 3 after bouncing back with a commanding 55-7 win over Los Lunas.Rio Rancho and Volcano Vista Climb
Rio Rancho's steady rise continued as they moved from No. 6 to No. 4 after a 50-0 shutout against Clovis. Their defense has been impenetrable, allowing only 15 points in two games. Volcano Vista also made strides, climbing from No. 8 to No. 5, after edging Las Cruces 27-24. Las Cruces, who started strong, dropped from No. 2 to No. 6 after the loss, signaling a need to regroup.Farmington Rockets Up
One of the biggest movers this week was Farmington, who surged from No. 14 to No. 9. Their 47-8 victory over Clovis demonstrated their strength, and they followed up with a narrow 21-20 win against Durango, CO. This dual success against quality opponents has catapulted them into the top 10.Lovington's Impressive Rise
In 5A, Lovington made a significant leap from No. 16 to No. 10 following their upset win over Hobbs in the Lea County Clash, where they emerged victorious with a 31-22 score. They backed it up in week two with a 30-7 win over Portales.Deming and Hobbs on the Move
Deming continued to rise, moving from No. 15 to No. 11 after a solid 28-21 win over Organ Mountain. Meanwhile, Hobbs, despite their loss to Lovington, remains a formidable team, moving up from No. 17 to No. 12 after a 44-40 shootout victory against Artesia.Artesia Takes a Hit
Artesia, once in the top five, fell from No. 5 to No. 13 after their loss to Hobbs. Despite a strong start to the season, the Bulldogs will need to regroup to regain their early momentum.Bloomfield and Dexter Make Notable Jumps
Bloomfield, now ranked No. 15, enters the top-25 rankings after a dominant 47-34 victory over Piedra Vista. Dexter also made a significant jump, moving from No. 57 to No. 46, following their 22-13 win against West Las Vegas.Legacy Academy and Pojoaque Valley Surge
In 2A, Legacy Academy made a remarkable leap from No. 74 to No. 63 after a thrilling 21-20 victory over Hope Christian, remaining undefeated. Pojoaque Valley also climbed from No. 58 to No. 55 with an impressive 48-6 win over Hot Springs, continuing their strong start to the season.Eunice Dominates and Moves Up
Eunice, the 2A powerhouse, continues to impress, moving up from No. 33 to No. 32 after a 62-12 thrashing of Estancia. Their early season form has cemented their status as one of the top teams in the state, regardless of class.Movers to Watch
Several teams have begun to find their rhythm and could be on the rise in the coming weeks. St. Michael's, now at No. 33, and Robertson, now at No. 34, both remain undefeated after dominant performances and are poised for further ascension. In 6A, West Mesa, now ranked No. 8, and Santa Fe, moving from No. 37 to No. 35, are teams to keep an eye on as they continue to build momentum.Conclusion
Week Three's rankings reveal the dynamic nature of New Mexico high school football, with teams making bold statements early in the season. As the competition intensifies, expect more movement and surprises as teams battle for supremacy in their respective classes.Class Rankings
6A FOOTBALL
- La Cueva 2-0
- Centennial 2-0
- Cleveland 1-1
- Rio Rancho 2-0
- Volcano Vista 1-1
- Las Cruces 1-1
- West Mesa 2-0
- Farmington 1-0
- Hobbs 1-1
- Eldorado 1-0
- Piedra Vista 1-1
- Sandia 1-1
- Los Lunas 0-1
- Carlsbad 1-1
- Clovis 0-2
- Atrisco Heritage 0-2
- Alamogordo 0-2
- Cibola 1-1
- Albuquerque 1-1
- Santa Fe 2-0
- Organ Mountain 0-2
- Roswell 1-0
- Lovington 1-0
- Deming 2-0
- Artesia 1-1
- Mayfield 0-2
- Goddard 0-2
- Gadsden 2-0
- Highland 1-1
- Valley 0-2
- Santa Teresa 1-1
- Belen 0-1
- Capital 0-2
- Los Alamos 0-2
- Miyamura 1-1
- Rio Grande 0-1
- Del Norte 0-2
4A FOOTBALL
- Bloomfield 1-0
- Portales 1-1
- Bernalillo 2-0
- St. Pius X 1-1
- Grants 1-1
- Manzano 1-1
- Silver 1-1
- Espanola Valley 2-0
- Valencia 1-1
- Moriarty 2-0
- Albuquerque Academy 1-1
- Taos 1-1
- Kirtland Central 0-2
- Aztec 0-1
- Chaparral 0-2
3A FOOTBALL
- St. Michael's 2-0
- Robertson 2-0
- New Mexico Military 1-0
- Dexter 2-0
- West Las Vegas 1-1
- Socorro 1-1
- Pojoaque Valley 2-0
- Cobre 1-1
- Hope Christian 1-1
- Hot Springs 1-1
- Ruidoso 0-2
- Hatch Valley 1-1
- Gallup 0-2
- Thoreau 1-1
- Santa Fe Indian 1-1
- Tucumcari 0-2
- Crownpoint 0-2
- Tohatchi 0-1
- Wingate 0-2
- Shiprock 0-1
- Zuni 0-2
2A FOOTBALL
- Eunice 2-0
- Texico 2-0
- Raton 1-1
- Santa Rosa 1-1
- Legacy Academy 2-0
- Loving 1-1
- Jal 0-2
- Tularosa 1-1
- Estancia 0-2
- McCurdy 0-1
- Navajo Prep 1-0
- Newcomb 2-0
- Cuba 0-2
- Hozho Academy 2-0
- Capitan 0-1
- Laguna-Acoma 1-1