District Predictions: Who wins District 2-3A
Raton Tigers (2021 Records: 11-1 overall, 4-0 district): The Tigers went 11-0 last season before falling in the playoffs. They do graduate a pair of studs but welcome back a wealth of talent from last season. Look for Cayden Walton (2023) to have another stellar season after rushing for nearly 2,000 yards as a junior.
Robertson Cardinals (2021 Records: 11-2 overall, 3-1 district): The reigning state champions will look to continue their winning ways as they head into the 2022 season. Losing an all-time top athlete in Matthew Gonzales hurts and they will have to fill that void. Jesse James Gonzalez (2025/RB) and Mateo Contreras (2023/WR) will look to carry them forward. Bodie Schlinger (2023) on defense will be a candidate for defender of the year.
Santa Fe Indian Braves (2021 Records: 5-5 overall, 0-4 district): The Braves went 5-0 before having to play in this difficult district. They'll return plenty but all-star game player Morningdove will be one to replace. Taylor Torivio (2024/RB) will provide a spark out of the backfield.
St. Michael's Horsemen (2021 Records: 9-4 overall, 2-2 district): The Horsemen played for the state championship last season and their eyes are on a return. The Horsemen return players Zach Martinez (2023/QB), Gage Bass (2023/DE), and Creed Chavez (2023/DB) to help in their quest for another state championship run.
West Las Vegas Dons (2021 Records: 8-4 overall, 1-3 district): The Dons went 5-0 to the start the season and finished with 8 overall wins that included a playoff win. Gone is next level running back Damian Gallegos but the Dons have excitement surrounding 2025 quarterback CJ Perea who threw for 2229 yards as a freshman.
Raton Tigers (2021 Records: 11-1 overall, 4-0 district): The Tigers went 11-0 last season before falling in the playoffs. They do graduate a pair of studs but welcome back a wealth of talent from last season. Look for Cayden Walton (2023) to have another stellar season after rushing for nearly 2,000 yards as a junior.
Robertson Cardinals (2021 Records: 11-2 overall, 3-1 district): The reigning state champions will look to continue their winning ways as they head into the 2022 season. Losing an all-time top athlete in Matthew Gonzales hurts and they will have to fill that void. Jesse James Gonzalez (2025/RB) and Mateo Contreras (2023/WR) will look to carry them forward. Bodie Schlinger (2023) on defense will be a candidate for defender of the year.
Santa Fe Indian Braves (2021 Records: 5-5 overall, 0-4 district): The Braves went 5-0 before having to play in this difficult district. They'll return plenty but all-star game player Morningdove will be one to replace. Taylor Torivio (2024/RB) will provide a spark out of the backfield.
St. Michael's Horsemen (2021 Records: 9-4 overall, 2-2 district): The Horsemen played for the state championship last season and their eyes are on a return. The Horsemen return players Zach Martinez (2023/QB), Gage Bass (2023/DE), and Creed Chavez (2023/DB) to help in their quest for another state championship run.
West Las Vegas Dons (2021 Records: 8-4 overall, 1-3 district): The Dons went 5-0 to the start the season and finished with 8 overall wins that included a playoff win. Gone is next level running back Damian Gallegos but the Dons have excitement surrounding 2025 quarterback CJ Perea who threw for 2229 yards as a freshman.
