Week One: Thursday Night Preview
J. Grine | NMPreps
Three top-25 teams are in action tonight in New Mexico. The opening night of the 2019 season features the marquee game of the week with the La Cueva Bears (No. 2) and the Volcano Vista Hawks (No. 3).
TOP-25 GAMES
No. 2 La Cueva (0-0) at No. 3 Volcano Vista (0-0): In a showdown on opening night of the New Mexico high school football season the 6A defending champion La Cueva Bears (No. 2) will face off with the #3 Volcano Vista Hawks. The all Albuquerque marquee game puts two title contenders up in the opening game.
For Volcano Vista they feature quarterback Diego Pavia (2020) who sat out last season due to transfer rules (transferred from St. Pius X). The Hawks also have top prospect Jimmy Gallegos (2020/RB) who is looking to have a breakout season. The Hawks also feature a top defense led by Jacob Gellhausen (2020) and Brandon Padilla (2020).
La Cueva brings a wealth of talent of their own that includes a wide receiving group that is unmatched. The highest recruit in New Mexico Connor O'Toole (2020) is the name we will all have our eyes on this season. Add in Prince Robertson (2020) who led the team in receiving yards with 1,020 and Ja'Shon Lowery (2021). We also get the answer to our question if Austin Smith (2020) can get things going as the new QB-1 for the Bears this season.
Prediction: La Cueva 35, Volcano Vista 30
Line: La Cueva, -3
Over/Under: 62
Last Meeting: La Cueva 38, Volcano Vista 26 (8/24/18)
No. 9 Eldorado (0-0) vs West Mesa (0-0): The ninth ranked Eldorado Eagles opening the season against unranked West Mesa. The Eagles feature a handful of key prospects to watch this season including Nic Petty (QB/2021), Elijah Goree (RB/2021), and Ben West (RB/2020). The intriguing factor for the Eagles is that the offense that averaged 35 points per game could be even better this season.
Prediction: Eldorado 55, West Mesa 0
Line: Eldorado -50
Over/Under: 50
Last Meeting: Eldorado 43, West Mesa 3 (8/24/18)
No. 25 Eunice (0-0) vs Hobbs-JV: The Eunice Cardinals feature a new head coach as they look to extend their 25-game win streak. The Cardinals feature top ranked quarterback Mason Caperton (2020). The Cardinals moved along with ease last season in this contest, 56-14 and the same should happen in 2019. The Cardinals will also feature Avante Stevens (2020/ATH) and Felix Gonzales (2020/LB). Stevens has plenty of intrigue to him as he excels on defense, out of the backfield (rushed for 500 yards), and receiving (over 600 yards receiving).
Prediction: Eunice 54, Hobbs JV 10
Line: Eunice -44
Over/Under: 60
Last Meeting: Eunice 56, Hobbs JV 14 (8/24/19)
OUTSIDE THE 25
Albuquerque (0-0) at Valley (0-0)
Clayton (0-0) vs Clovis-JV
Cuba (0-0) at Santa Fe Indian (0-0)
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Week 1: New Mexico High School Team Rankings
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Week 1: Bold Statements
Wee 1: Lines
J. Grine | NMPreps
Three top-25 teams are in action tonight in New Mexico. The opening night of the 2019 season features the marquee game of the week with the La Cueva Bears (No. 2) and the Volcano Vista Hawks (No. 3).
TOP-25 GAMES
No. 2 La Cueva (0-0) at No. 3 Volcano Vista (0-0): In a showdown on opening night of the New Mexico high school football season the 6A defending champion La Cueva Bears (No. 2) will face off with the #3 Volcano Vista Hawks. The all Albuquerque marquee game puts two title contenders up in the opening game.
For Volcano Vista they feature quarterback Diego Pavia (2020) who sat out last season due to transfer rules (transferred from St. Pius X). The Hawks also have top prospect Jimmy Gallegos (2020/RB) who is looking to have a breakout season. The Hawks also feature a top defense led by Jacob Gellhausen (2020) and Brandon Padilla (2020).
La Cueva brings a wealth of talent of their own that includes a wide receiving group that is unmatched. The highest recruit in New Mexico Connor O'Toole (2020) is the name we will all have our eyes on this season. Add in Prince Robertson (2020) who led the team in receiving yards with 1,020 and Ja'Shon Lowery (2021). We also get the answer to our question if Austin Smith (2020) can get things going as the new QB-1 for the Bears this season.
Prediction: La Cueva 35, Volcano Vista 30
Line: La Cueva, -3
Over/Under: 62
Last Meeting: La Cueva 38, Volcano Vista 26 (8/24/18)
No. 9 Eldorado (0-0) vs West Mesa (0-0): The ninth ranked Eldorado Eagles opening the season against unranked West Mesa. The Eagles feature a handful of key prospects to watch this season including Nic Petty (QB/2021), Elijah Goree (RB/2021), and Ben West (RB/2020). The intriguing factor for the Eagles is that the offense that averaged 35 points per game could be even better this season.
Prediction: Eldorado 55, West Mesa 0
Line: Eldorado -50
Over/Under: 50
Last Meeting: Eldorado 43, West Mesa 3 (8/24/18)
No. 25 Eunice (0-0) vs Hobbs-JV: The Eunice Cardinals feature a new head coach as they look to extend their 25-game win streak. The Cardinals feature top ranked quarterback Mason Caperton (2020). The Cardinals moved along with ease last season in this contest, 56-14 and the same should happen in 2019. The Cardinals will also feature Avante Stevens (2020/ATH) and Felix Gonzales (2020/LB). Stevens has plenty of intrigue to him as he excels on defense, out of the backfield (rushed for 500 yards), and receiving (over 600 yards receiving).
Prediction: Eunice 54, Hobbs JV 10
Line: Eunice -44
Over/Under: 60
Last Meeting: Eunice 56, Hobbs JV 14 (8/24/19)
OUTSIDE THE 25
Albuquerque (0-0) at Valley (0-0)
Clayton (0-0) vs Clovis-JV
Cuba (0-0) at Santa Fe Indian (0-0)
RELATED
Week 1: New Mexico High School Team Rankings
Week 1: Biggest Questions This Week
Week 1: Most Likely to Upset
Week 1: Top 10 Games to Watch This Week
Week 1: Bold Statements
Wee 1: Lines
