Week 9: New Mexico High School Baseball Rankings & More
2024 New Mexico High School Baseball Rankings for April 22nd: Contenders and Pretenders Revealed #NMPreps
No. 1 Rio Rancho (19-3 overall, 5-0 district)
The Rams have gone 4-0 since our last rankings maintaining a perfect record in District 1-5A play. They are currently on a 10-game win steak.
No. 2 La Cueva (19-2 overall, 6-0 district)
La Cueva has won all six of their game since we posted our week 7 rankings and keeping a stronghold on our second slot in this weeks rankings.
No. 3 Sandia (14-4 overall, 2-0 district)
The Matadors are 1-3 since week 7 dropping a double header to La Cueva and splitting with Eldorado.
No. 4 Cleveland (16-6 overall, 3-1 district)
The Storm went 2-2 beating Volcano Vista and Atrisco Heritage but fell to the top ranked teams Rio Rancho (16-4) and La Cueva (5-4)
No. 5 Rio Grande (16-4 overall, 6-0 district)
The Ravens have soared to a 5-0 record since our Week 7 ranking, firmly establishing control in District 5-5A. They secured victories against Manzano and Albuquerque High in doubleheaders, as well as overcoming Del Norte.
No. 6 Volcano Vista (17-5 overall, 2-3 district)
The Hawks dropped two games winning one since our last ranking and currently sitting at 17-5 overall and 2-3 in District 1-5A.
No. 7 Carlsbad (13-7 overall, 2-1 district)
The Cavemen have returned to action with a strong 3-1 record since our Week 7 rankings. They kicked off District 4-5A play by going 2-1 against Clovis, securing a victory in the single game before splitting the doubleheader on the road.
No. 8 Centennial (15-5 overall, 8-1 district)
The Hawks have gained momentum, boasting a 5-1 record since our Week 7 rankings and maintaining an impressive 8-1 standing in District 3-5A play. They secured victories in all three matchups against Gadsden and won two out of three against Mayfield.
No. 9 Hobbs (12-8 overall, 2-1 district)
The Eagles have posted a 4-1 record in their last five games, keeping pace with Carlsbad as both teams hold a 2-1 standing in District 4-5A play. In their recent matchups, the Eagles secured a 2-1 victory over Roswell, alongside dominant wins against Santa Fe (23-0; 13-0).
No. 10 Organ Mountain (17-3 overall, 9-0 district)
The dark horse in our rankings, the Organ Mountain Knights, boast an impressive 17-3 record on the season, having gone undefeated at 6-0 since our last ranking. They completed sweeps of Las Cruces and Alamogordo during this stretch.
No. 11 Eldorado (15-6 overall, 4-2 district)
The Eldorado Eagles have shown solid form in recent games, tallying a 5-1 record over the two-week period since our week 7 rankings. They've also posted a 4-2 start in District 2-5A play, with their lone loss coming against Sandia after splitting a doubleheader with the Matadors on April 13th.
No. 12 Las Cruces (13-7 overall, 5-4 district)
The Bulldawgs took a tumble from our third slot in the rankings, going 2-4 since our Week 7 ranking. The district play opener stung, especially with three losses to Organ Mountain, alongside a 2-1 record against Gadsden.
Possible Ranking Shakers:
These teams are potential playoff contenders currently occupying our 12-16 slots. With two weeks remaining, they have the opportunity to shake things up with a crucial win or two in the district race.
Rio Rancho (No.1) and La Cueva (No. 2) are securely positioned in the top two ranking slots, but does this guarantee a smooth path to a state championship showdown? Sandia and Cleveland, along with a coin flip between Centennial and Organ Mountain, complete our NMPreps list of contenders. With only five slots available, our pretenders include Rio Grande, Carlsbad, Hobbs, Volcano Vista, and Eldorado. Do you agree or disagree with this breakdown? Which five teams would you place on your contenders list, and which five would you classify as pretenders?
We will include 4A and 3A soon
2024 New Mexico High School Baseball Rankings for April 22nd: Contenders and Pretenders Revealed #NMPreps
No. 1 Rio Rancho (19-3 overall, 5-0 district)
The Rams have gone 4-0 since our last rankings maintaining a perfect record in District 1-5A play. They are currently on a 10-game win steak.
No. 2 La Cueva (19-2 overall, 6-0 district)
La Cueva has won all six of their game since we posted our week 7 rankings and keeping a stronghold on our second slot in this weeks rankings.
No. 3 Sandia (14-4 overall, 2-0 district)
The Matadors are 1-3 since week 7 dropping a double header to La Cueva and splitting with Eldorado.
No. 4 Cleveland (16-6 overall, 3-1 district)
The Storm went 2-2 beating Volcano Vista and Atrisco Heritage but fell to the top ranked teams Rio Rancho (16-4) and La Cueva (5-4)
No. 5 Rio Grande (16-4 overall, 6-0 district)
The Ravens have soared to a 5-0 record since our Week 7 ranking, firmly establishing control in District 5-5A. They secured victories against Manzano and Albuquerque High in doubleheaders, as well as overcoming Del Norte.
No. 6 Volcano Vista (17-5 overall, 2-3 district)
The Hawks dropped two games winning one since our last ranking and currently sitting at 17-5 overall and 2-3 in District 1-5A.
No. 7 Carlsbad (13-7 overall, 2-1 district)
The Cavemen have returned to action with a strong 3-1 record since our Week 7 rankings. They kicked off District 4-5A play by going 2-1 against Clovis, securing a victory in the single game before splitting the doubleheader on the road.
No. 8 Centennial (15-5 overall, 8-1 district)
The Hawks have gained momentum, boasting a 5-1 record since our Week 7 rankings and maintaining an impressive 8-1 standing in District 3-5A play. They secured victories in all three matchups against Gadsden and won two out of three against Mayfield.
No. 9 Hobbs (12-8 overall, 2-1 district)
The Eagles have posted a 4-1 record in their last five games, keeping pace with Carlsbad as both teams hold a 2-1 standing in District 4-5A play. In their recent matchups, the Eagles secured a 2-1 victory over Roswell, alongside dominant wins against Santa Fe (23-0; 13-0).
No. 10 Organ Mountain (17-3 overall, 9-0 district)
The dark horse in our rankings, the Organ Mountain Knights, boast an impressive 17-3 record on the season, having gone undefeated at 6-0 since our last ranking. They completed sweeps of Las Cruces and Alamogordo during this stretch.
No. 11 Eldorado (15-6 overall, 4-2 district)
The Eldorado Eagles have shown solid form in recent games, tallying a 5-1 record over the two-week period since our week 7 rankings. They've also posted a 4-2 start in District 2-5A play, with their lone loss coming against Sandia after splitting a doubleheader with the Matadors on April 13th.
No. 12 Las Cruces (13-7 overall, 5-4 district)
The Bulldawgs took a tumble from our third slot in the rankings, going 2-4 since our Week 7 ranking. The district play opener stung, especially with three losses to Organ Mountain, alongside a 2-1 record against Gadsden.
Possible Ranking Shakers:
These teams are potential playoff contenders currently occupying our 12-16 slots. With two weeks remaining, they have the opportunity to shake things up with a crucial win or two in the district race.
- Clovis (9-6 overall, 0-0 district): Split their last four games with a notable victory over Carlsbad.
- Los Lunas (13-8 overall, 6-0 district): Started District 5-5A play strong with a 6-0 record and have remained undefeated since Week 7.
- Piedra Vista (8-9 overall, 1-1 district): Posted a 3-2 record since our last ranking, with both losses against ranked La Cueva.
- Mayfield (9-11 overall, 4-5 district): Currently on a four-game winning streak, including a significant 5-2 victory over ranked Centennial.
Rio Rancho (No.1) and La Cueva (No. 2) are securely positioned in the top two ranking slots, but does this guarantee a smooth path to a state championship showdown? Sandia and Cleveland, along with a coin flip between Centennial and Organ Mountain, complete our NMPreps list of contenders. With only five slots available, our pretenders include Rio Grande, Carlsbad, Hobbs, Volcano Vista, and Eldorado. Do you agree or disagree with this breakdown? Which five teams would you place on your contenders list, and which five would you classify as pretenders?
We will include 4A and 3A soon
