Spotlight on New Mexico's Elite Quarterbacks: Part Three
As the 2023 New Mexico high school football season nears its climax, we've been closely following the standout quarterbacks who have electrified the gridiron. After highlighting the top ten quarterbacks in our "Ten Quarterbacks Lighting Up New Mexico High School Football" and showcasing the rising underclassmen stars in "Young Guns: Rising Underclassmen Quarterbacks Shine in New Mexico High School Football,"
it's time to unveil a few more signal-callers who are set to make the final ballot. These talented quarterbacks have left an indelible mark on the season, and today, we'll shine the spotlight on their impressive performances.
FOUR QUARTERBACKS SHINING
Daniel Hernandez - Centennial High School (2024) In the realm of New Mexico high school football, Centennial High School's Daniel Hernandez has emerged as a true game changer. A two-year starter for the Hawks, he's been instrumental in their impressive 14-4 record over this period, establishing himself as one of the most influential players in 6A football. With the Hawks currently standing at 5-2 this season and approaching the final stretch, Hernandez's contributions have been nothing short of outstanding. He's notched nearly 1,000 passing yards and displayed remarkable versatility with over 700 rushing yards, showcasing his prowess as a dual-threat quarterback. Hernandez is undoubtedly a name to watch as he continues to make a significant impact on the gridiron.
Elijah Brody - West Mesa High School (2024) A rising star in New Mexico high school football, Brody, with a Division I offer from the University of New Mexico, is making waves this season. The dual-threat quarterback has been a driving force behind the Mustangs' 4-4 season. Brody has showcased his versatility, tallying 1,277 passing yards and 12 touchdowns through the air. His ground game is equally impressive, with 1,221 rushing yards and a remarkable 18 rushing touchdowns. Standing at 6-foot-3, Brody's dynamic playmaking abilities have solidified his status as one of the state's most electrifying quarterbacks.
Gunnar Guardiola - Las Cruces High School (2026) A fresh face in the high school football scene, Guardiola has taken the helm for a resurgent Bulldawgs team. Currently on a four-game winning streak, Las Cruces boasts a 4-4 season record with Guardiola at the helm. The young quarterback has displayed his prowess with 1,619 passing yards and 14 touchdowns through the air this season. Guardiola's emergence has been a driving force behind Las Cruces' recent success.
Manny Fuentez - Roswell High School (2024) Fuentez has been instrumental in leading the top-ranked Roswell Coyotes to a remarkable 8-0 overall record this season. Fuentez has consistently demonstrated his talent, and his recent performances have been nothing short of stellar. In a standout showing against Artesia, he tallied 195 passing yards and three touchdown strikes. This impressive feat followed a spectacular performance against Clovis, where he threw for 252 yards and five touchdowns. His consistency is evident, as he also had a 252-yard, four-touchdown night against Carlsbad and delivered a stellar performance of 201 passing yards and three touchdowns against Los Lunas, along with 61 rushing yards. He could easily become the dark horse to win the award this season.
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Feature: Week 10 Questions in New Mexico High School Football
Feature: Week 10 New Mexico High School Football Rankings
Player Rankings: Top 50 Player Performances from Week 9
As the 2023 New Mexico high school football season nears its climax, we've been closely following the standout quarterbacks who have electrified the gridiron. After highlighting the top ten quarterbacks in our "Ten Quarterbacks Lighting Up New Mexico High School Football" and showcasing the rising underclassmen stars in "Young Guns: Rising Underclassmen Quarterbacks Shine in New Mexico High School Football,"
it's time to unveil a few more signal-callers who are set to make the final ballot. These talented quarterbacks have left an indelible mark on the season, and today, we'll shine the spotlight on their impressive performances.
FOUR QUARTERBACKS SHINING
Daniel Hernandez - Centennial High School (2024) In the realm of New Mexico high school football, Centennial High School's Daniel Hernandez has emerged as a true game changer. A two-year starter for the Hawks, he's been instrumental in their impressive 14-4 record over this period, establishing himself as one of the most influential players in 6A football. With the Hawks currently standing at 5-2 this season and approaching the final stretch, Hernandez's contributions have been nothing short of outstanding. He's notched nearly 1,000 passing yards and displayed remarkable versatility with over 700 rushing yards, showcasing his prowess as a dual-threat quarterback. Hernandez is undoubtedly a name to watch as he continues to make a significant impact on the gridiron.
Elijah Brody - West Mesa High School (2024) A rising star in New Mexico high school football, Brody, with a Division I offer from the University of New Mexico, is making waves this season. The dual-threat quarterback has been a driving force behind the Mustangs' 4-4 season. Brody has showcased his versatility, tallying 1,277 passing yards and 12 touchdowns through the air. His ground game is equally impressive, with 1,221 rushing yards and a remarkable 18 rushing touchdowns. Standing at 6-foot-3, Brody's dynamic playmaking abilities have solidified his status as one of the state's most electrifying quarterbacks.
Gunnar Guardiola - Las Cruces High School (2026) A fresh face in the high school football scene, Guardiola has taken the helm for a resurgent Bulldawgs team. Currently on a four-game winning streak, Las Cruces boasts a 4-4 season record with Guardiola at the helm. The young quarterback has displayed his prowess with 1,619 passing yards and 14 touchdowns through the air this season. Guardiola's emergence has been a driving force behind Las Cruces' recent success.
Manny Fuentez - Roswell High School (2024) Fuentez has been instrumental in leading the top-ranked Roswell Coyotes to a remarkable 8-0 overall record this season. Fuentez has consistently demonstrated his talent, and his recent performances have been nothing short of stellar. In a standout showing against Artesia, he tallied 195 passing yards and three touchdown strikes. This impressive feat followed a spectacular performance against Clovis, where he threw for 252 yards and five touchdowns. His consistency is evident, as he also had a 252-yard, four-touchdown night against Carlsbad and delivered a stellar performance of 201 passing yards and three touchdowns against Los Lunas, along with 61 rushing yards. He could easily become the dark horse to win the award this season.
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