Week three for lack of a better term was a quiet night. Not to much excitement or 'upsetting' news on the football scene. The teams that should have won - won. It was the week that showed the teams that are so-called contenders and pretenders.
THE "BIG" 3 FOR FRIDAY
1. The Comeback, Cibola over Valley, 15-14: The Cougars down 14-0 at the half came back to take out the Vikings to stay in playoff contention. Losing this game would have been costly for the Cougars in terms of a playoff spot. Of the games last night this one didn't divide anyone but brought some excitement in terms of a late finish.
2. Hobbs on the board, beat Roswell (42-14): The Eagles finally found the win they were looking for n the likes of unranked Roswell. The Eagles with a brutal opening schedule playing Top-10 teams Mayfield and Artesia. The game does hurt but didn't exactly help much but it's always nice to win your first game of the season.
3. Are the Rams a top team, beat La Cueva 28-3: Okay every team is different and the good news the Rams win to move to 2-1. The defense held La Cueva to a field goal and the Rams, a predicted playoff team, remains in that conversation but still waiting to see if they are a Top-4.
FRIDAY TITLES AND AWARDS
Not the official awards or teams just surprising stats for the night listed. Get yours in for your team.
Coach Who Earned His Coaching Parking Spot: Jeff Dalton, Farmington Head Coach: The Scorpions move to 3-0 with the win over Belen in a scoring affair. I predicted them 1-2 at this point of the season.
Coach Who Needs A Parking Spot: Miguel Medina, Espanola Valley Head Coach: There was a time that Espanola was the homecoming game for every program, good or bad. The Sundevils were 0-10 and not much headline. Right now for the first time in (insert here) the Sundevils are 3-0. What is the old comic speech "Playoffs? Playoffs?"
Homecoming King: Josh Houghtaling, Artesia/OB: Josh continues to do what he does best and put up points on the scoreboard. Someone give him a free lunch ticket at the cafeteria this week. 5 touchdown passes and it's hard to pass (intended) on him this week.
Free Student Parking Pass: Dante Urrea, Deming/RB: Each week we learn a little more about the running back tucked away in the southwest corner of New Mexico. Urrea scores four touchdowns this week to add to his six last week.
Student President: Jesus Vargas, Capital/RB: The Capital High School running back poured in 249-yards and three touchdowns on the night. This is becoming the year of the running back as several are getting touchdowns and racking up the yards.
Free Lunch: Marcus Bramwell Artesia/OL: What better way to reward the unsung heroes from the line as Brammell provide the blocking and time for QB Houghlting to make those five passes. Bramwell and company approved for free lunch in the cafeteria this week.
Make sure to nominate and list top performers: Week Three Top Players
RAPID FIRE
Special Teams: Ethan Duff (Artesia) had a 90-yard return to open game.
My Bad: Clovis wins, and wins BIG (61-6). I'll stop questioning you.
Minor "Uh Oh: Highland scored to start game 6-0. Well you know the rest.
The Quote: Tydhoo23. Haha Check it out. You're the man.
GRINE LOVES PICK 'EM
Mayfield 75 (I Win)
Cibola 100 (I Win Again)
Estancia +75 (We All Won)
Hatch +100 (Hundy My Way)
Hobbs +100 (Finally Hobbs "We" Win, Myself included for picking)
Rio Rancho +100 (My area school wins so do I)
Cleveland +75 (Um Yup Yellow Jersey folks)
Capitan 200 (????)
Lovington +100 (8-0)
Grants 200 (Score?)
Los Lunas 300 (I reached for that 300 and lost)
Las Cruces +400 (Today)
SCOREBOARD
Academy 47, Bernalillo 6
Alamogordo 59, Highland 6
Artesia 42, Valencia 6 - Final
Aztec 56, Kirtland Central 21
Bayfield (CO) 34, Miyamura 20
Bloomfield 56, Socorro 6
Carrizozo 34, Tatum 14
Capital 45, Santa Fe 8
Centennial 44, Del Norte 6
Cibola 15, Valley 14
Chaparral 17, San Elizario (TX) 7
Cleveland 52, Onate 0
Clovis 61, Atrisco Heritage Academy 6
Crownpoint 28, Zuni 18
Deming 32, Silver 14
Dexter 50, Hagerman 0
Durango (CO) 21, Piedra Vista 3
Escalante 56, Navajo Prep 6
Espanola Valley 54, Pojoaque Valley 0
Estancia 51, Tucumcari 0
Eunice 32, Tularosa 13
Farmington 56, Belen 28
Fort Sumner/House 48, Questa 14
Gateway Christian 50, Magdalena 14
Grady/San Jon 52, Reserve 0
Goddard 35, Los Lunas 7
Hanks 44, Santa Teresa 2
Hatch Valley 63, Lordsburg 23
Hobbs 42, Roswell 14
Lake Arthur 48, Hondo Valley 27
Lovington 38, Ruidoso 28
Mayfield 41, Carlsbad 6
Melrose 60, Mescalero 6
Moriarty 38, Los Alamos 12
NMMI 49, Mesilla Valley 6
Portales 36, Texico 0
Rio Rancho 28, La Cueva 3
Robertson 21, Santa Rosa 12
Sandia 51, Albuquerque 7
Santa Fe Indian 20, Wingate 8
St. Mike's 42, Taos 17
St. Pius X 30, Gallup 3
Sunray (TX) 32, Clayton 22
Trinidad (CO) 41, Raton 8
West Las Vegas 35, Laguna-Acoma 14
Ysleta (TX) 40, Cobre 36
TOP 25 RECAPS - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH
No. 1 Cleveland Storm (3-0) 52, No. 13 Onate (0-3) 00: The University of New Mexico recruit Gabe Ortega started the night off with a pass to one of the best wide receivers in New Mexico in Marcus Williams with a 15-yard touchdown pass. It was all Cleveland, improving to 3-0, from that opening drive on their way to a 52-0 shutout of the visiting Onate Knights who fall to 0-3.
No. 2 Mayfield Trojans (3-0) 41, Carlsbad Cavemen (0-3) 6: In an emotional night when brothers squared off for the first time, it was the powerful Mayfield Trojans moving easily along on Friday night. The highlight of the night came from Gavin Swinson who trotted down the field for a 97-yard touchdown reception late in the third quarter for the Trojans.
No. 3 Centennial Hawks (3-0) 44, Del Norte Knights (1-2) 6: he top team in 5A football walked to the tune of another big win, this time over Del Norte High School from Albuquerque. Pena from Centennial with the stat line for the night with 127-yards, 2 touchdowns and also ran one in for the Hawks. The Hawks move to 3-0 and will look to solidify themselves as the favorite in 5A along with Artesia.
No. 6 Artesia Bulldogs (3-0) 42, Valencia Jaguars (1-2) 6: The No. 6 team in New Mexico started the night off with a monster 90-yard kick-off return by Ethan Duff and never looked back. One of the states top quarterbacks did what he did best on Friday night throwing for 5-touchdowns on the night. The Bulldogs looking more like favorites to repeat as champions.
No. 8 Rio Rancho Rams (2-1) 28, No. 14 La Cueva Bears(1-2) 3:The defending champs recover after a week two loss, holding the No. 14 Bears to just three points on Friday night. Rio Rancho's Josh Foley started the night for the Rams with a 13-yard touchdown run for the Rams. On their way to a 2-1 start the Rams never looked back after the opening touchdown by Foley.
No. 9 Clovis Wildcats (3-0) 61, Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars (0-3) 6: This one was all the Wildcats at Leon Williams stadium. Up 48-6 at the half the Clovis Wildcats proved doubters wrong with an explosive offensive showing during week three on their way to a 3-0 start.
No. 10 Alamogordo Tigers (3-0) 59, Highland (1-2) 6: The Highland Hornets started the night with a 6-0 led off a Seth Platt fumble recovery. After that it was all runningback Hunter Graham and the Alamogordo Tigers on their way to a 3-0 start and 59-6 win. Graham finished the evening with 217 total yards (200 rushing) and four touchdowns. Julian Segura had 67-yards receiving for the Tigers. Tigers QB Kyle Hooper also had a headline 44-yard touchdown pass in the third.
No. 11 Hobbs (1-2) 42, Roswell (1-2) 14: Finding their first win of the season the Hobbs Eagles come out with a 42-14 win in front of a huge crowd. The Roswell Coyotes fall to 1-2 on the season dropping the second game in as many weeks.
No. 12 Sandia Matadors (2-1) 51, Albuquerque Bulldogs (0-3) 7:The Sandia Matadors were led by Jimmy Gallegos at running back who had three rushing touchdowns for the Matadors. This one was all Matadors from the get-go as they take out the unranked Albuquerque High Bulldogs.
THE "BIG" 3 FOR FRIDAY
1. The Comeback, Cibola over Valley, 15-14: The Cougars down 14-0 at the half came back to take out the Vikings to stay in playoff contention. Losing this game would have been costly for the Cougars in terms of a playoff spot. Of the games last night this one didn't divide anyone but brought some excitement in terms of a late finish.
2. Hobbs on the board, beat Roswell (42-14): The Eagles finally found the win they were looking for n the likes of unranked Roswell. The Eagles with a brutal opening schedule playing Top-10 teams Mayfield and Artesia. The game does hurt but didn't exactly help much but it's always nice to win your first game of the season.
3. Are the Rams a top team, beat La Cueva 28-3: Okay every team is different and the good news the Rams win to move to 2-1. The defense held La Cueva to a field goal and the Rams, a predicted playoff team, remains in that conversation but still waiting to see if they are a Top-4.
FRIDAY TITLES AND AWARDS
Not the official awards or teams just surprising stats for the night listed. Get yours in for your team.
Coach Who Earned His Coaching Parking Spot: Jeff Dalton, Farmington Head Coach: The Scorpions move to 3-0 with the win over Belen in a scoring affair. I predicted them 1-2 at this point of the season.
Coach Who Needs A Parking Spot: Miguel Medina, Espanola Valley Head Coach: There was a time that Espanola was the homecoming game for every program, good or bad. The Sundevils were 0-10 and not much headline. Right now for the first time in (insert here) the Sundevils are 3-0. What is the old comic speech "Playoffs? Playoffs?"
Homecoming King: Josh Houghtaling, Artesia/OB: Josh continues to do what he does best and put up points on the scoreboard. Someone give him a free lunch ticket at the cafeteria this week. 5 touchdown passes and it's hard to pass (intended) on him this week.
Free Student Parking Pass: Dante Urrea, Deming/RB: Each week we learn a little more about the running back tucked away in the southwest corner of New Mexico. Urrea scores four touchdowns this week to add to his six last week.
Student President: Jesus Vargas, Capital/RB: The Capital High School running back poured in 249-yards and three touchdowns on the night. This is becoming the year of the running back as several are getting touchdowns and racking up the yards.
Free Lunch: Marcus Bramwell Artesia/OL: What better way to reward the unsung heroes from the line as Brammell provide the blocking and time for QB Houghlting to make those five passes. Bramwell and company approved for free lunch in the cafeteria this week.
Make sure to nominate and list top performers: Week Three Top Players
RAPID FIRE
Special Teams: Ethan Duff (Artesia) had a 90-yard return to open game.
My Bad: Clovis wins, and wins BIG (61-6). I'll stop questioning you.
Minor "Uh Oh: Highland scored to start game 6-0. Well you know the rest.
The Quote: Tydhoo23. Haha Check it out. You're the man.
GRINE LOVES PICK 'EM
Mayfield 75 (I Win)
Cibola 100 (I Win Again)
Estancia +75 (We All Won)
Hatch +100 (Hundy My Way)
Hobbs +100 (Finally Hobbs "We" Win, Myself included for picking)
Rio Rancho +100 (My area school wins so do I)
Cleveland +75 (Um Yup Yellow Jersey folks)
Capitan 200 (????)
Lovington +100 (8-0)
Grants 200 (Score?)
Los Lunas 300 (I reached for that 300 and lost)
Las Cruces +400 (Today)
SCOREBOARD
Academy 47, Bernalillo 6
Alamogordo 59, Highland 6
Artesia 42, Valencia 6 - Final
Aztec 56, Kirtland Central 21
Bayfield (CO) 34, Miyamura 20
Bloomfield 56, Socorro 6
Carrizozo 34, Tatum 14
Capital 45, Santa Fe 8
Centennial 44, Del Norte 6
Cibola 15, Valley 14
Chaparral 17, San Elizario (TX) 7
Cleveland 52, Onate 0
Clovis 61, Atrisco Heritage Academy 6
Crownpoint 28, Zuni 18
Deming 32, Silver 14
Dexter 50, Hagerman 0
Durango (CO) 21, Piedra Vista 3
Escalante 56, Navajo Prep 6
Espanola Valley 54, Pojoaque Valley 0
Estancia 51, Tucumcari 0
Eunice 32, Tularosa 13
Farmington 56, Belen 28
Fort Sumner/House 48, Questa 14
Gateway Christian 50, Magdalena 14
Grady/San Jon 52, Reserve 0
Goddard 35, Los Lunas 7
Hanks 44, Santa Teresa 2
Hatch Valley 63, Lordsburg 23
Hobbs 42, Roswell 14
Lake Arthur 48, Hondo Valley 27
Lovington 38, Ruidoso 28
Mayfield 41, Carlsbad 6
Melrose 60, Mescalero 6
Moriarty 38, Los Alamos 12
NMMI 49, Mesilla Valley 6
Portales 36, Texico 0
Rio Rancho 28, La Cueva 3
Robertson 21, Santa Rosa 12
Sandia 51, Albuquerque 7
Santa Fe Indian 20, Wingate 8
St. Mike's 42, Taos 17
St. Pius X 30, Gallup 3
Sunray (TX) 32, Clayton 22
Trinidad (CO) 41, Raton 8
West Las Vegas 35, Laguna-Acoma 14
Ysleta (TX) 40, Cobre 36
TOP 25 RECAPS - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH
No. 1 Cleveland Storm (3-0) 52, No. 13 Onate (0-3) 00: The University of New Mexico recruit Gabe Ortega started the night off with a pass to one of the best wide receivers in New Mexico in Marcus Williams with a 15-yard touchdown pass. It was all Cleveland, improving to 3-0, from that opening drive on their way to a 52-0 shutout of the visiting Onate Knights who fall to 0-3.
No. 2 Mayfield Trojans (3-0) 41, Carlsbad Cavemen (0-3) 6: In an emotional night when brothers squared off for the first time, it was the powerful Mayfield Trojans moving easily along on Friday night. The highlight of the night came from Gavin Swinson who trotted down the field for a 97-yard touchdown reception late in the third quarter for the Trojans.
No. 3 Centennial Hawks (3-0) 44, Del Norte Knights (1-2) 6: he top team in 5A football walked to the tune of another big win, this time over Del Norte High School from Albuquerque. Pena from Centennial with the stat line for the night with 127-yards, 2 touchdowns and also ran one in for the Hawks. The Hawks move to 3-0 and will look to solidify themselves as the favorite in 5A along with Artesia.
No. 6 Artesia Bulldogs (3-0) 42, Valencia Jaguars (1-2) 6: The No. 6 team in New Mexico started the night off with a monster 90-yard kick-off return by Ethan Duff and never looked back. One of the states top quarterbacks did what he did best on Friday night throwing for 5-touchdowns on the night. The Bulldogs looking more like favorites to repeat as champions.
No. 8 Rio Rancho Rams (2-1) 28, No. 14 La Cueva Bears(1-2) 3:The defending champs recover after a week two loss, holding the No. 14 Bears to just three points on Friday night. Rio Rancho's Josh Foley started the night for the Rams with a 13-yard touchdown run for the Rams. On their way to a 2-1 start the Rams never looked back after the opening touchdown by Foley.
No. 9 Clovis Wildcats (3-0) 61, Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars (0-3) 6: This one was all the Wildcats at Leon Williams stadium. Up 48-6 at the half the Clovis Wildcats proved doubters wrong with an explosive offensive showing during week three on their way to a 3-0 start.
No. 10 Alamogordo Tigers (3-0) 59, Highland (1-2) 6: The Highland Hornets started the night with a 6-0 led off a Seth Platt fumble recovery. After that it was all runningback Hunter Graham and the Alamogordo Tigers on their way to a 3-0 start and 59-6 win. Graham finished the evening with 217 total yards (200 rushing) and four touchdowns. Julian Segura had 67-yards receiving for the Tigers. Tigers QB Kyle Hooper also had a headline 44-yard touchdown pass in the third.
No. 11 Hobbs (1-2) 42, Roswell (1-2) 14: Finding their first win of the season the Hobbs Eagles come out with a 42-14 win in front of a huge crowd. The Roswell Coyotes fall to 1-2 on the season dropping the second game in as many weeks.
No. 12 Sandia Matadors (2-1) 51, Albuquerque Bulldogs (0-3) 7:The Sandia Matadors were led by Jimmy Gallegos at running back who had three rushing touchdowns for the Matadors. This one was all Matadors from the get-go as they take out the unranked Albuquerque High Bulldogs.
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