| TEAM | METER |
|---|---|
| at Laguna-Acoma (8/19) | Green: LA has been down for a few years and off a 1-win season without much to highlight the future with. |
| vs Hope Christian (8/27) | Red: The Bears will have a challenge against a solid Hope Christian squad ranked 4th this preseason. |
| vs Tularosa (9/2) | Xmas: A tricky game with a 2A favorite taking on a 3A squad ranked 9th. That's why our xmas games are considered coin flips |
| at Anthony, Texas (9/9) | Red: The Wildcats won 5-games last season and returner their stud QB and RB both of which had sound seasons. |
| vs Chaparral (9/16) | Xmas: Chaparral sits at the bottom of 5A football and although the 3A squad is playing up two classes they could get a win. |
| at Estancia (9/23) | Xmas: I've seen these two play and every year you'll have a competitive game. Should be the same this year. |
| at Capitan (10/7) | Green: The Tigers lost both of their studs from last season and could be in a rebuild although they won 7-games last season. |
| at Socorro (10/14) - District | Red: District play starts against the favorite to win the district. |
| vs Cobre (10/21) - District | Xmas: This game could be the IN or OUT game, for the playoffs. |
| vs Hot Springs (10/28) - District | Green: Hot Springs has a new coach and it could take time before they are back in the mix. |
HATCH VALLEY BEARS: Best-case scenario (7-3 overall); Worst-case scenario (3-7 overall); NMPreps Predictor (5-5 overall).
Final Word: The Bears have a well balanced schedule this season. They've mixed in some quality games along with some talent returning. Maybe not at the best case scenario but they'll definitely out play the worst case this season.
