Small School Football in Week 7
Week 7 of the football season is here and we have a few key games to keep a close eye on. With a few weeks left in the season, every game counts.
High Five: Must See Games
Dexter (5-1) at Eunice (4-2), Friday, 7pm: Dexter, ranked 2nd in 3A football will have to make a quick response to dropping their first game of the season last week. Eunice, ranked 4th in 3A football now has the opportunity to make some movement in the classification or have the divide open up. The difference will be the better offense - Dexter averages 27, Eunice 36 - but the x-factor will be fourth quarter play. Both play well in the fourth quarter this season.
Prediction: Dexter 30, Eunice 27
Santa Rosa (1-5) at Texico (0-5), Friday, 7pm: Not very often will you see both of these teams with a combined 1-10 record. Why would we consider this a game to watch this season? Both have a played a schedule among the toughest and this could be a pivot type of game. One thing that we know for sure in this contest is that both can play defense, maybe somewhat under the radar and like to keep games low in scoring when the opportunity comes up. Winner will take a step closer into the playoffs, the loser has plenty of work to do. Santa Rosa (No. 7 3A) only averages 12 points per game, Texico (No. 6 3A) averages 10 points per game.
Prediction: Santa Rosa 20, Texico 18
Raton (4-2) at Clayton (0-5), Friday, 7pm: Another rare case where a team without a win on the season could be favored in a game and also ranked in the Top-10 in 3A football. Raton (No 8 3A) has a big chance to make a name for themselves as they will take on Clayton (No. 5 3A). Raton has been playing well this season averaging 31 points per game, however the difference could be them putting points up against a top team. Socorro ranked in the Top-10 in 4A, they only scored 14 in a loss. Clayton though is not finding the end zone as well averaging 6 points per game. Clayton has played some tough competition against New Mexico teams this season against Fab 50 team West Las Vegas they fell in a close one.
Prediction: Raton 21, Clayton 12
Mountainair (5-1) at Melrose (5-1), Friday, 7pm: 8-man football has our interest this season and this game is one between a newcomer team, Melrose a defending champion. Both teams are not having troubles putting points on the scoreboard averaging, Mountainair averaging 51 and Melrose 47. Mountainair the lesser of the two on the defensive side will need to make stops against one of the most talented offensive teams this season.
Prediction: Melrose 42, Mountainair 38
Gateway Christian (5-0) vs Mesilla Valley Christian (3-1), Friday, 7pm: Gateway the only Fab 50 team from 8-man football will be the favorite even after looking shaky in recent weeks. Mesilla Valley however has question marks (yes you can't compare scores but...) because they dropped to Magdalena 44-42 and GC beat Magdalena 54-0. Those outcomes have some say into the preview of this game.
Prediction: Gateway Christian 44, Mesilla Valley 28
Give Me Five: Top Players To Watch
Juan Sosa, RB, Eunice - 660-yards rushing.
Diego Aguilar, RB, Escalante - 556-yards rushing.
Gabino Rodriguez, RB, Dexter - 426-yards rushing.
Marcus Gonzales, RB, McCurdy - 358-yards rushing.
Jonathan Cabriales, WR, Raton - 228-yards rushing.
Rapid Fire
Escalante vs McCurdy. 4A/3A cross class bash to watch.
Tularosa at Capitan. Capitan ranked 3rd in 3A should continue to roll.
Laguna-Acoma at Tohatchi. What has happened to LA in the last three weeks?
6-Man: San Jon is 4-0, Lake Arthur is 3-1.
Week 7 of the football season is here and we have a few key games to keep a close eye on. With a few weeks left in the season, every game counts.
High Five: Must See Games
Dexter (5-1) at Eunice (4-2), Friday, 7pm: Dexter, ranked 2nd in 3A football will have to make a quick response to dropping their first game of the season last week. Eunice, ranked 4th in 3A football now has the opportunity to make some movement in the classification or have the divide open up. The difference will be the better offense - Dexter averages 27, Eunice 36 - but the x-factor will be fourth quarter play. Both play well in the fourth quarter this season.
Prediction: Dexter 30, Eunice 27
Santa Rosa (1-5) at Texico (0-5), Friday, 7pm: Not very often will you see both of these teams with a combined 1-10 record. Why would we consider this a game to watch this season? Both have a played a schedule among the toughest and this could be a pivot type of game. One thing that we know for sure in this contest is that both can play defense, maybe somewhat under the radar and like to keep games low in scoring when the opportunity comes up. Winner will take a step closer into the playoffs, the loser has plenty of work to do. Santa Rosa (No. 7 3A) only averages 12 points per game, Texico (No. 6 3A) averages 10 points per game.
Prediction: Santa Rosa 20, Texico 18
Raton (4-2) at Clayton (0-5), Friday, 7pm: Another rare case where a team without a win on the season could be favored in a game and also ranked in the Top-10 in 3A football. Raton (No 8 3A) has a big chance to make a name for themselves as they will take on Clayton (No. 5 3A). Raton has been playing well this season averaging 31 points per game, however the difference could be them putting points up against a top team. Socorro ranked in the Top-10 in 4A, they only scored 14 in a loss. Clayton though is not finding the end zone as well averaging 6 points per game. Clayton has played some tough competition against New Mexico teams this season against Fab 50 team West Las Vegas they fell in a close one.
Prediction: Raton 21, Clayton 12
Mountainair (5-1) at Melrose (5-1), Friday, 7pm: 8-man football has our interest this season and this game is one between a newcomer team, Melrose a defending champion. Both teams are not having troubles putting points on the scoreboard averaging, Mountainair averaging 51 and Melrose 47. Mountainair the lesser of the two on the defensive side will need to make stops against one of the most talented offensive teams this season.
Prediction: Melrose 42, Mountainair 38
Gateway Christian (5-0) vs Mesilla Valley Christian (3-1), Friday, 7pm: Gateway the only Fab 50 team from 8-man football will be the favorite even after looking shaky in recent weeks. Mesilla Valley however has question marks (yes you can't compare scores but...) because they dropped to Magdalena 44-42 and GC beat Magdalena 54-0. Those outcomes have some say into the preview of this game.
Prediction: Gateway Christian 44, Mesilla Valley 28
Give Me Five: Top Players To Watch
Juan Sosa, RB, Eunice - 660-yards rushing.
Diego Aguilar, RB, Escalante - 556-yards rushing.
Gabino Rodriguez, RB, Dexter - 426-yards rushing.
Marcus Gonzales, RB, McCurdy - 358-yards rushing.
Jonathan Cabriales, WR, Raton - 228-yards rushing.
Rapid Fire
Escalante vs McCurdy. 4A/3A cross class bash to watch.
Tularosa at Capitan. Capitan ranked 3rd in 3A should continue to roll.
Laguna-Acoma at Tohatchi. What has happened to LA in the last three weeks?
6-Man: San Jon is 4-0, Lake Arthur is 3-1.
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