La Cueva’s Jhett Kinghorn leaps to make an interception during Friday’s game against Los Lunas.
Los Lunas quarterback Kaiden Reese, 4, heads down the field with the ball during the game against La Cueva at Los Lunas High School on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
La Cueva runs out onto the field before the game against Los Lunas at Los Lunas High School on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
La Cueva’s Tobias Bechdholt, left, tackles Los Lunas running back Martin Cordova, right, at Los Lunas High School on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
La Cueva’s Jhett Kinghorn eludes a Los Lunas defender during Friday night’s game.
La Cueva quarterback Monty Melendez (8) celebrates with teammate Jhett Kinghorn (3) during a game at Los Lunas on Oct. 10. La Cueva will meet Centennial in the 2025 NMAA Football State Championship quarterfinals on Saturday.
Los Lunas players tackles La Cueva’s Chris Lopez, center at Los Lunas High School on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
La Cueva’s Head Coach Brandon Back talks to his team after they won the game against Los Lunas at Los Lunas High School on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
La Cueva’s Chance Whitmire, 24, kicks off the ball during the game against Los Lunas at Los Lunas High School on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
La Cueva head coach Brandon Back walks to the sideline as his team prepares to take the field prior to the Bears’ game against Los Lunas last Friday.