Week 3 New Mexico High School Football: Top-25 Showdowns, Predictions, and Key Matchups
As Week 3 of New Mexico high school football kicks off, several top-ranked teams face crucial tests under the Friday night lights. We rundown the key games to watch on Friday night. #nmpreps
Expect a one-sided game in this eastern New Mexico showdown. Cleveland should easily handle Clovis, who has struggled to put points on the board with only 8 total in two games. Cleveland’s defense, led by top-five prospect Psalmon Kegler, will likely keep Clovis RB John Royal contained all night.
Prediction: Cleveland 54, Clovis 0
Grine's Pick: Cleveland
This is the game of the night, featuring two top-10 teams. Rio Rancho’s dynamic duo of QB JJ Arellano and RB Micah Takahshi takes on Las Cruces' QB Gage Guardiola and RB Daniel Amaro. Expect a high-scoring contest with both offenses going toe-to-toe.
Prediction: Rio Rancho 42, Las Cruces 37
Grine's Pick: Las Cruces
Volcano Vista got their first win last week and will look to build on that momentum. QB Ilijah Hansen will be crucial for the Hawks, while Sandia’s defense, led by standout Jeremiah Bustillos, might be the key factor. Sandia QB Jahleel Lewis has shown growth, setting up a competitive matchup.
Prediction: Volcano Vista 27, Sandia 23
Grine's Pick: Volcano Vista
Hobbs faces their third top-5 opponent in Roswell after splitting games against Artesia and Lovington. QB Brock Beaty and the Hobbs defense, especially Tristan Davis, will need strong performances. Roswell’s QB Jacob Palomino is coming off a solid week and will look to keep Roswell’s offense rolling.
Prediction: Roswell 38, Hobbs 26
Grine's Pick: Roswell
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As Week 3 of New Mexico high school football kicks off, several top-ranked teams face crucial tests under the Friday night lights. We rundown the key games to watch on Friday night. #nmpreps
No. 3 Cleveland (1-1) at No. 20 Clovis (0-2), 7 PM Clovis, NM
Preview:Expect a one-sided game in this eastern New Mexico showdown. Cleveland should easily handle Clovis, who has struggled to put points on the board with only 8 total in two games. Cleveland’s defense, led by top-five prospect Psalmon Kegler, will likely keep Clovis RB John Royal contained all night.
Prediction: Cleveland 54, Clovis 0
Grine's Pick: Cleveland
No. 4 Rio Rancho (2-0) vs No. 6 Las Cruces (1-1), 7 PM Rio Rancho, NM
Preview:This is the game of the night, featuring two top-10 teams. Rio Rancho’s dynamic duo of QB JJ Arellano and RB Micah Takahshi takes on Las Cruces' QB Gage Guardiola and RB Daniel Amaro. Expect a high-scoring contest with both offenses going toe-to-toe.
Prediction: Rio Rancho 42, Las Cruces 37
Grine's Pick: Las Cruces
No. 5 Volcano Vista (1-1) vs No. 17 Sandia (1-1), 7 PM Community Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
Preview:Volcano Vista got their first win last week and will look to build on that momentum. QB Ilijah Hansen will be crucial for the Hawks, while Sandia’s defense, led by standout Jeremiah Bustillos, might be the key factor. Sandia QB Jahleel Lewis has shown growth, setting up a competitive matchup.
Prediction: Volcano Vista 27, Sandia 23
Grine's Pick: Volcano Vista
No. 7 Roswell (1-0) vs No. 12 Hobbs (1-1), 7 PM Wool Bowl, Roswell, NM
Preview:Hobbs faces their third top-5 opponent in Roswell after splitting games against Artesia and Lovington. QB Brock Beaty and the Hobbs defense, especially Tristan Davis, will need strong performances. Roswell’s QB Jacob Palomino is coming off a solid week and will look to keep Roswell’s offense rolling.
Prediction: Roswell 38, Hobbs 26
Grine's Pick: Roswell
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