Week 11: Most Likely to Upset
#5 Volcano Vista vs #2 Cleveland
Chances: High
Why: Most wouldn't consider a 5-2 game an upset. However, most people outside the Volcano faithful dont believe Cleveland will lose. Volcano will be hurt by Cleveland OL/DL's but the X-factor could be a Chris Streetz. We have mentioned David Cormier and Dillon Gassoway. Streetz, has been known to step in big games.
#8 Mayfield vs #3 Las Cruces
Chances: Very High
Why: Another game that will likely be criticized for being on Upset Watch. However, Mayfield is under preforming to their standards and the Bulldawgs are title contenders. Why are the chances "very high" then? A rivalry game with 20,000 people - almost like a state title for the town.
Pojoaque Valley vs #17 Robertson
Chances: Low
Why: Would anyone not wearing green on Friday think the Elks would win the game? No. However, when you have nothing to lose and the opportunity to upset the top team, you are never 100%.
Laguna-Acoma vs #20 Estancia
Chances: Low
Why: Two years ago this was the must see game. This year Estancia will have a 40-point line on the Hawks. Upset? Likely not. If it was to happen they have to contain, likely won't stop, Ezekiel Tapia.
Deming vs #21 Alamogordo
Chances: Very Low
Why: Deming hasn't won a game this season and looking to head into the post season without one. Alamogordo trying to argue for a Top-4 seed and bye for the playoffs. Remember Carlsbad last season? Nothing to lose and the chance to upset a team.
Miyamura vs #23 Aztec
Chances: Moderate
Why: This could be the pick by most folks and should be in the high rather than the moderate but both have sort of trended in the opposite direction. Miyamura however is still a talented ball club with x-factor chavez.
Socorro vs Cobre
Chances: Low to Moderate
Why: Socorro if you remember was a 5-0 team before the start of district play. Cobre is off a huge win, but they hope to not peak ahead in this contest. I don't think I would take the pick but if I had a few dollars left over I wouldn't be totally opposed to throwing at it.
Ruidoso vs Moriarty
Chances: Moderate to High
Why: In all honesty I picked against Moriarty back-to-back weeks. I was more impressed this past week against Portales. I need to give more credit and I wouldn't take this pick, if I didn't like the Ruidoso coaching staff.
Two Others to Consider
La Cueva vs Clovis
West Las Vegas vs St. Michael's
#5 Volcano Vista vs #2 Cleveland
Chances: High
Why: Most wouldn't consider a 5-2 game an upset. However, most people outside the Volcano faithful dont believe Cleveland will lose. Volcano will be hurt by Cleveland OL/DL's but the X-factor could be a Chris Streetz. We have mentioned David Cormier and Dillon Gassoway. Streetz, has been known to step in big games.
#8 Mayfield vs #3 Las Cruces
Chances: Very High
Why: Another game that will likely be criticized for being on Upset Watch. However, Mayfield is under preforming to their standards and the Bulldawgs are title contenders. Why are the chances "very high" then? A rivalry game with 20,000 people - almost like a state title for the town.
Pojoaque Valley vs #17 Robertson
Chances: Low
Why: Would anyone not wearing green on Friday think the Elks would win the game? No. However, when you have nothing to lose and the opportunity to upset the top team, you are never 100%.
Laguna-Acoma vs #20 Estancia
Chances: Low
Why: Two years ago this was the must see game. This year Estancia will have a 40-point line on the Hawks. Upset? Likely not. If it was to happen they have to contain, likely won't stop, Ezekiel Tapia.
Deming vs #21 Alamogordo
Chances: Very Low
Why: Deming hasn't won a game this season and looking to head into the post season without one. Alamogordo trying to argue for a Top-4 seed and bye for the playoffs. Remember Carlsbad last season? Nothing to lose and the chance to upset a team.
Miyamura vs #23 Aztec
Chances: Moderate
Why: This could be the pick by most folks and should be in the high rather than the moderate but both have sort of trended in the opposite direction. Miyamura however is still a talented ball club with x-factor chavez.
Socorro vs Cobre
Chances: Low to Moderate
Why: Socorro if you remember was a 5-0 team before the start of district play. Cobre is off a huge win, but they hope to not peak ahead in this contest. I don't think I would take the pick but if I had a few dollars left over I wouldn't be totally opposed to throwing at it.
Ruidoso vs Moriarty
Chances: Moderate to High
Why: In all honesty I picked against Moriarty back-to-back weeks. I was more impressed this past week against Portales. I need to give more credit and I wouldn't take this pick, if I didn't like the Ruidoso coaching staff.
Two Others to Consider
La Cueva vs Clovis
West Las Vegas vs St. Michael's
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