Young Guns: Rising Underclassmen Quarterbacks Shine in New Mexico High School Football
In the world of New Mexico high school football, it's not uncommon for young talents to emerge and showcase their skills. This season, a group of remarkable underclassmen quarterbacks is taking the field by storm. Let's meet the promising stars who are making waves and leading their teams to victory.
CJ Granados - Dexter High School (2027) The Dexter Demons have soared to the top of the 3A football rankings, and they have a freshman sensation, CJ Granados, to thank. With 676 passing yards and six passing touchdowns to his name, Granados has shown that age is just a number when it comes to leading a team.
Elijah Melancon - Eunice High School (2026) Elijah Melancon, a sophomore quarterback and two-year starter for Eunice High School, has helped the Cardinals reach the number one spot in 2A football. His impressive stats include 1,581 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns, which have contributed to their 6-2 overall record.
Isaiah Carpenter - St. Pius X School (ABQ) (2027) The St. Pius X Sartans are experiencing a significant improvement this season, and part of that progress is attributed to freshman quarterback Isaiah Carpenter. Though he's getting his first taste of high school football, Carpenter has already amassed 420 passing yards, showing promise for the future.
Javier Jimenez - Clovis High School (2027) While serving as a backup quarterback, freshman Javier Jimenez of Clovis High School has demonstrated his potential. With 384 passing yards and five passing touchdowns to his name, Jimenez has proven to be a reliable asset for his team, all without throwing a single interception.
Richard Lovato - Cuba High School (2026) Leading the way for the Cuba Rams, sophomore quarterback Richard Lovato has had a remarkable season. With 824 passing yards and ten passing touchdowns, he's helping the Rams fight for a playoff spot in 3A football, contributing to their impressive 6-1 overall record.
RJ Montoya - Hope Christian School (ABQ) (2026) A relative newcomer to the high school football scene, sophomore RJ Montoya has made a strong impression for the Huskies in 3A football. With 1,106 passing yards and 11 passing touchdowns this season, he's proving that he's a name to watch as he continues to develop over the next two years.
As they continue to grow and hone their skills, the future looks promising for both these rising stars and their teams.
In the world of New Mexico high school football, it's not uncommon for young talents to emerge and showcase their skills. This season, a group of remarkable underclassmen quarterbacks is taking the field by storm. Let's meet the promising stars who are making waves and leading their teams to victory.
CJ Granados - Dexter High School (2027) The Dexter Demons have soared to the top of the 3A football rankings, and they have a freshman sensation, CJ Granados, to thank. With 676 passing yards and six passing touchdowns to his name, Granados has shown that age is just a number when it comes to leading a team.
Elijah Melancon - Eunice High School (2026) Elijah Melancon, a sophomore quarterback and two-year starter for Eunice High School, has helped the Cardinals reach the number one spot in 2A football. His impressive stats include 1,581 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns, which have contributed to their 6-2 overall record.
Isaiah Carpenter - St. Pius X School (ABQ) (2027) The St. Pius X Sartans are experiencing a significant improvement this season, and part of that progress is attributed to freshman quarterback Isaiah Carpenter. Though he's getting his first taste of high school football, Carpenter has already amassed 420 passing yards, showing promise for the future.
Javier Jimenez - Clovis High School (2027) While serving as a backup quarterback, freshman Javier Jimenez of Clovis High School has demonstrated his potential. With 384 passing yards and five passing touchdowns to his name, Jimenez has proven to be a reliable asset for his team, all without throwing a single interception.
Richard Lovato - Cuba High School (2026) Leading the way for the Cuba Rams, sophomore quarterback Richard Lovato has had a remarkable season. With 824 passing yards and ten passing touchdowns, he's helping the Rams fight for a playoff spot in 3A football, contributing to their impressive 6-1 overall record.
RJ Montoya - Hope Christian School (ABQ) (2026) A relative newcomer to the high school football scene, sophomore RJ Montoya has made a strong impression for the Huskies in 3A football. With 1,106 passing yards and 11 passing touchdowns this season, he's proving that he's a name to watch as he continues to develop over the next two years.
As they continue to grow and hone their skills, the future looks promising for both these rising stars and their teams.
