Week 12 Recap: Upset Time
The first round of the state playoffs took place across New Mexico. We take a look at a few of the games that took place.
6A - First Round
No. 5 Manzano 47, No. 12 Atrisco Heritage Academy 0: The Manzano Monarchs (9-2) ran away in the opener with shutout win, 47-0. Sophomore running back Xavier Ivey-Saud continued doing what he does best with a 120-yard rushing night and three touchdowns. The Monarchs will head into the quarterfinals taking on the 4-seed Centennial Hawks.
No. 6 Clovis 31, No. 11 Eldorado 28: The Clovis Wildcats (8-3) move into the quarterfinals to face No. 3 Las Cruces next week. The Wildcats scored the first two touchdowns of the game, going up 14-0 in the second quarter. However, Eldorado surged back to take a 21-17 second half lead but the Wildcats found the end zone late in the for the 31-28 win. Micah Gray led the way for the Wildcats with 240-yards rushing, 3 rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown.
No. 10 Mayfield 48, No. 7 Volcano Vista 19: The Volcano Vista Hawks (7-4) opened the night with a Dillon Gassoway to David Cormier 71-yard touchdown but that would be the only lead for the Hawks. Mayfield (6-4) who appears to have a healthy roster, more than they have all season, pulled the upset scoring five unanswered touchdowns until the final quarter. Mayfield running back Isaac Vance scored a pair of touchdowns and added two touchdowns on the night. Mayfield quarterback Torry Locklin had a big night passing for over 200-yards and two touchdowns, a 71-yard pass to Gavin Swinson was a highlight of the night.
5A - First Round
No. 5 Los Lunas 60, No. 12 Kirtland Central 10: University of Michigan commit O'maury Samuels was unstoppable in the opening round of the playoffs. He carried the ball only six times for a total of 175-yards and two rushing touchdowns. His back up Jacob Luna added 100-yards and two touchdowns. The Los Lunas Tigers (8-3) will face county rival No. 4 Belen in the quarterfinals.
No. 8 Alamogordo 45, No. 9 Del Norte 14: The 8-seed Alamogordo Tigers (7-4) opened the game with a huge lead and never looked back as they ran away with a 45-14 win. Alamogordo quarterback Kyle Hooper had an impressive stat line of 289-passing yards, with 3-passing touchdowns. He also had 91-rushing yards for a touchdown. The 8-seed Tigers move into the quarterfinals were No. 1 Artesia awaits.
No. 10 Farmington 42, No. 7 Aztec 22: The Farmington Scorpions (5-5-1) opened the game with a 21-0 lead and it was all the Scorpions. Aztec (7-4) fought back bring the game to 28-22 but Farmington ended the night scoring 14-unanswered points. On the opening kick Donovan Gonzalez took it 95-yards for the score, added another quick touchdown from one yard out and before quarterback Kody Becenti hit Sol Rascon for a 28-yard touchdown. Farmington moves into the quarterfinals to take on 2-seed St. Pius X.
No. 11 Miyamura 26, No. 6 Goddard 24: In what could be one of the biggest upsets in state playoffs history (since they moved to 12 teams) the Miyamura Patriots from Gallup, New Mexico took out 6-seed Goddard 26-24 on the road. The Patriots (8-3) will move into the quarterfinals to face 3-seed Roswell as they travel back to Roswell in consecutive weeks.
Five Me 5: Top Performers
Micah Gray - Clovis - 240-yards rushing, 3 touchdowns
Kyle Hooper - Alamogordo - 19/28 289 yds 3 TDs, 10 carries 91 yds 1 TD.
O'maury Samuels - Los Lunas - 175-yards rushing, 3 touchdowns.
Torry Locklin - Mayfield - Over 200-yards passing, 2 touchdowns.
Dee Smith - Alamogordo - 130-yards rushing, 2 touchdowns.
Add: Week 12 Top Performers
What Did We Learn in Week 12
1. Mayfield Looks Dangerous as a 10-seed: The Trojans are good, most know they are dangerous in November and they proved it Friday night. They will take on 2-seed Cleveland next week in what could be the battle to watch. Throw out the seed or ranking this could be the game to watch. Isaac Vance has battled some injuries this season but is looking healthy as can be, the Kent State commit.
2. More Dangerous 5A Team - Los Lunas, Miyamura, Alamogordo or Farmington: It's hard to just pick one but I will say that we learned the quarterfinals will have some great games. Los Lunas is still our 5-12 seed that could reach the semi-finals but Farmington and Alamogordo looked just as impressive. Miyamura pulling the biggest upset is another to consider against Roswell.
Add: What Did You Learn in Week 12?
Scores
Alamogordo 45, Del Norte 14 - F
Clovis 31, Eldorado 28 - F
Farmington 42, Aztec 22 - F
Gateway Christian 61, Carrizozo 6 - F
Hatch Valley 64, NMMI 42 - F
Los Lunas 60, Kirtland Central 10 - F
Manzano 47, Atrisco Heritage Academy 0 - F
Mayfield 48, Volcano Vista 19 - F
Melrose 60, Cloudcroft 6 - F
Miyamura 26, Goddard 24 - F
McCurdy 25, Crownpoint 18 - F
Ruidoso 63, Taos 27 - F
Santa Rosa 50, Laguna-Acoma 0 - F
Texico 24, Tularosa 12 - F
The first round of the state playoffs took place across New Mexico. We take a look at a few of the games that took place.
6A - First Round
No. 5 Manzano 47, No. 12 Atrisco Heritage Academy 0: The Manzano Monarchs (9-2) ran away in the opener with shutout win, 47-0. Sophomore running back Xavier Ivey-Saud continued doing what he does best with a 120-yard rushing night and three touchdowns. The Monarchs will head into the quarterfinals taking on the 4-seed Centennial Hawks.
No. 6 Clovis 31, No. 11 Eldorado 28: The Clovis Wildcats (8-3) move into the quarterfinals to face No. 3 Las Cruces next week. The Wildcats scored the first two touchdowns of the game, going up 14-0 in the second quarter. However, Eldorado surged back to take a 21-17 second half lead but the Wildcats found the end zone late in the for the 31-28 win. Micah Gray led the way for the Wildcats with 240-yards rushing, 3 rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown.
No. 10 Mayfield 48, No. 7 Volcano Vista 19: The Volcano Vista Hawks (7-4) opened the night with a Dillon Gassoway to David Cormier 71-yard touchdown but that would be the only lead for the Hawks. Mayfield (6-4) who appears to have a healthy roster, more than they have all season, pulled the upset scoring five unanswered touchdowns until the final quarter. Mayfield running back Isaac Vance scored a pair of touchdowns and added two touchdowns on the night. Mayfield quarterback Torry Locklin had a big night passing for over 200-yards and two touchdowns, a 71-yard pass to Gavin Swinson was a highlight of the night.
5A - First Round
No. 5 Los Lunas 60, No. 12 Kirtland Central 10: University of Michigan commit O'maury Samuels was unstoppable in the opening round of the playoffs. He carried the ball only six times for a total of 175-yards and two rushing touchdowns. His back up Jacob Luna added 100-yards and two touchdowns. The Los Lunas Tigers (8-3) will face county rival No. 4 Belen in the quarterfinals.
No. 8 Alamogordo 45, No. 9 Del Norte 14: The 8-seed Alamogordo Tigers (7-4) opened the game with a huge lead and never looked back as they ran away with a 45-14 win. Alamogordo quarterback Kyle Hooper had an impressive stat line of 289-passing yards, with 3-passing touchdowns. He also had 91-rushing yards for a touchdown. The 8-seed Tigers move into the quarterfinals were No. 1 Artesia awaits.
No. 10 Farmington 42, No. 7 Aztec 22: The Farmington Scorpions (5-5-1) opened the game with a 21-0 lead and it was all the Scorpions. Aztec (7-4) fought back bring the game to 28-22 but Farmington ended the night scoring 14-unanswered points. On the opening kick Donovan Gonzalez took it 95-yards for the score, added another quick touchdown from one yard out and before quarterback Kody Becenti hit Sol Rascon for a 28-yard touchdown. Farmington moves into the quarterfinals to take on 2-seed St. Pius X.
No. 11 Miyamura 26, No. 6 Goddard 24: In what could be one of the biggest upsets in state playoffs history (since they moved to 12 teams) the Miyamura Patriots from Gallup, New Mexico took out 6-seed Goddard 26-24 on the road. The Patriots (8-3) will move into the quarterfinals to face 3-seed Roswell as they travel back to Roswell in consecutive weeks.
Five Me 5: Top Performers
Micah Gray - Clovis - 240-yards rushing, 3 touchdowns
Kyle Hooper - Alamogordo - 19/28 289 yds 3 TDs, 10 carries 91 yds 1 TD.
O'maury Samuels - Los Lunas - 175-yards rushing, 3 touchdowns.
Torry Locklin - Mayfield - Over 200-yards passing, 2 touchdowns.
Dee Smith - Alamogordo - 130-yards rushing, 2 touchdowns.
Add: Week 12 Top Performers
What Did We Learn in Week 12
1. Mayfield Looks Dangerous as a 10-seed: The Trojans are good, most know they are dangerous in November and they proved it Friday night. They will take on 2-seed Cleveland next week in what could be the battle to watch. Throw out the seed or ranking this could be the game to watch. Isaac Vance has battled some injuries this season but is looking healthy as can be, the Kent State commit.
2. More Dangerous 5A Team - Los Lunas, Miyamura, Alamogordo or Farmington: It's hard to just pick one but I will say that we learned the quarterfinals will have some great games. Los Lunas is still our 5-12 seed that could reach the semi-finals but Farmington and Alamogordo looked just as impressive. Miyamura pulling the biggest upset is another to consider against Roswell.
Add: What Did You Learn in Week 12?
Scores
Alamogordo 45, Del Norte 14 - F
Clovis 31, Eldorado 28 - F
Farmington 42, Aztec 22 - F
Gateway Christian 61, Carrizozo 6 - F
Hatch Valley 64, NMMI 42 - F
Los Lunas 60, Kirtland Central 10 - F
Manzano 47, Atrisco Heritage Academy 0 - F
Mayfield 48, Volcano Vista 19 - F
Melrose 60, Cloudcroft 6 - F
Miyamura 26, Goddard 24 - F
McCurdy 25, Crownpoint 18 - F
Ruidoso 63, Taos 27 - F
Santa Rosa 50, Laguna-Acoma 0 - F
Texico 24, Tularosa 12 - F
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