Here are the Dec. 12 coaches top 10 polls for high school boys and girls basketball teams in New Mexico. The number in parentheses is how many points the team received and how many first-place votes, if any.
BOYS
Class 5A
1. Volcano Vista, 5-0 (167 - 14)
2. Cleveland, 3-0 (147 - 2)
3. Atrisco Heritage, 4-0 (132 - 1)
4. Santa Fe, 4-1 (89)
5. Organ Mountain, 1-1 (74)
6. La Cueva, 2-2 (63)
7. Los Lunas, 3-2 (52)
8. Farmington, 3-0 (45)
9. Rio Rancho, 3-2 (37)
10. Hobbs, 3-2 (24)
Class 4A
1. Albuquerque Academy, 4-0 (187 - 11)
2. Highland, 4-0 (181 - 6)
3. Valley, 3-2 (146 - 1)
4. Artesia, 2-1 (120 - 1)
5. Hope Christian, 1-1 (100)
6. St. Pius X, 2-3 (79)
7. Valencia, 4-2 (58)
8. Pojoaque Valley, 4-2 (49)
9. Portales, 4-0 (44 - 1)
10. Los Alamos, 1-3 (28)
Class 3A
1. Navajo Prep, 4-0 (97 - 7)
2. Robertson, 2-0 (73 - 1)
3. Santa Fe Indian, 3-1 (68 - 1)
4. West Las Vegas, 4-0 (65)
5. Bosque, 4-1 (63 - 1)
6. St. Michael's, 2-2 (53)
7. Hot Springs, 2-2 (25)
8. Santa Fe Prep, 2-3 (21)
9. Tohatchi, 3-2 (21)
10. Raton, 4-2 (12)
Class 2A
1. ATC, 3-1 (128 - 12)
2. Tularosa, 4-0 (89)
3. Texico, 4-3 (83)
4. Eunice, 3-2 (74 - 1)
5. Pecos, 3-2 (69)
6. Menaul, 3-0 (64)
7. Santa Rosa, 0-0 (62)
8. Rehoboth Christian, 4-1 (45)
9. Escalante, 1-1 (34)
10. Mesa Vista, 1-3 (26)
Class 1A
1. Fort Sumner/House, 2-1 (108 - 7)
2. Magdalena, 4-0 (106 - 3)
3. Logan, 5-0 (81 - 1)
4. Melrose, 2-0 (76 - 1)
5. Des Moines, 6-0 (59)
6. Cliff, 5-0 (47)
7. Roy/Mosquero, 3-3 (25)
8. Legacy Academy, 2-4 (23)
9. Alamo Navajo, 4-1 (22)
10. Cimarron, 3-1 (21)
GIRLS
Class 5A
1. Hobbs, 6-1 (153 - 11)
2. Sandia, 4-0 (147 - 5)
3. Farmington, 3-0 (103)
4. Volcano Vista, 2-1 (102)
5. La Cueva, 2-1 (70)
6. Rio Rancho, 6-0 (70)
7. Clovis, 3-0 (66)
8. Mayfield, 3-0 (59)
9. Eldorado, 2-1 (35)
10. Organ Mountain, 0-2 (17)
Class 4A
1. Gallup, 3-2 (152 - 10)
2. Kirtland Central, 4-0 (137 - 6)
3. Bloomfield, 5-0 (97)
4. St. Pius X, 3-1 (96)
5. Artesia, 3-1 (85)
6. Lovington, 5-2 (63)
7. Valencia, 3-3 (46)
8. Española Valley, 5-3 (41)
9. Portales, 2-1 (38)
10. Albuquerque Academy, 2-0 (38)
Class 3A
1. Tohatchi, 5-1 (119 - 7)
2. Navajo Prep, 5-3 (114 - 4)
3. Santa Fe Indian, 4-3 (93)
4. West Las Vegas, 5-2 (91)
5. Robertson, 2-1 (78)
6. St. Michael's, 4-3 (50)
7. Tucumcari, 3-1 (48)
8. Thoreau, 2-2 (36 - 1)
9. Sandia Prep, 3-2 (35)
10. Zuni, 4-3 (20)
Class 2A
1. Tatum, 6-0 (150 - 9)
2. Mesa Vista, 2-2 (131 - 4)
3. Peñasco, 3-1 (127 - 1)
4. Estancia, 4-1 (97)
5. Texico, 1-5 (71 - 3)
6. Mescalero Apache, 3-0 (70 - 1)
7. Clayton, 3-2 (65)
8. Laguna Acoma, 3-2 (64)
9. Pecos, 2-2 (50)
10. Questa, 3-2 (46)
Class 1A
1. Roy/Mosquero, 6-0 (110 - 9)
2. Melrose, 3-0 (96 - 2)
3. Magdalena, 4-0 (73)
4. Logan, 4-1 (64)
5. Cliff, 3-0 (61 - 1)
6. Fort Sumner/House, 1-2 (59)
7. Springer, 5-2 (58)
8. Quemado, 3-1 (31)
9. Dora, 4-0 (21)
10. Jemez Valley, -- (19)
Here are 100 of our favorite photos from Albuquerque prep sports in November
The St. Pius Sartans celebrate their 4-0 win over Santa Teresa in the quarterfinals of the state soccer tournament on Friday at St. Pius X High School.Jon Austria
St. Pius’ Vanessa Cichy, center, challenges Santa Teresa’s Lety Ruiz for the ball during their state soccer tournament quarterfinal game at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.Jon Austria
St. Pius’s Carina Suarez move the ball during a state soccer tournament quarterfinal game against Santa Teresa at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.Jon Austria
St. Pius X Sartans’s Carina Suarez is met by her teammates after scoring a goal against the Santa Teresa Desert Warriors at St. Pius X in Albuquerque on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.Jon Austria
Santa Teresa Desert Warriors’s Melanie Bonilla and St. Pius X Sartans’ Carina Suarez chase down the ball during their game at St. Pius X in Albuquerque on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.Jon Austria
Santa Teresa Desert Warriors’s Celeste Lopez, left, challenges St. Pius X Sartans’ Izabella Cotinola for the ball during their game at St. Pius X in Albuquerque on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.Jon Austria
St. Pius X Sartans’ Vanessa Cichy sets up for a corner kick with Santa Teresa Desert Warriors’ Laisha Peralta, left, and Kamilah Ramirez on the defense during their game at St. Pius X in Albuquerque on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.Jon Austria
St. Pius X Sartans’s Taylor Wilson takes control of the ball during their game against the Santa Teresa Desert Warriors at St. Pius X in Albuquerque on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.Jon Austria
Santa Teresa goalie Kayla Marquez reacts after her team lost to St. Pius X, 4-0, at St. Pius X in Albuquerque on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.Jon Austria
St. Pius X Sartans celebrate after beating the Santa Teresa Desert Warriors 4-0 at St. Pius X in Albuquerque on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.Jon Austria
Valley High School’s Tazhe Wilson, right, carries the ball for a touchdown while being chased by Manzano’s Reggie Clark during Saturday’s game.Eddie Moore
Valley’s Tazhe Wilson, center, carries the ball for a touchdown against Manzano’s Reggie Clark, left, and Eli Darnell, right, during Saturday’s game.Eddie Moore
Valley High School’s Charles Lopez-Burton, center, carries the ball for a first down while being chased by Manzano’s Reggie Clark, left, during the second quarter of their game in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 4, 2023.Eddie Moore
Los Alamos freshman Kylee Lovato (14) gains possession of the ball during varsity girl’s state soccer semifinals game against Hope Christian School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. The Hope Christian Huskies won the game by a score of 3-0.Chancey Bush
Los Alamos sophomore Dayja Fellers (12) kicks the ball during varsity girl’s state soccer semifinals game against Hope Christian School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. The Hope Christian Huskies won the game by a score of 3-0.Chancey Bush
Hope Christian Huskies after their victory over Los Alamos during varsity girl’s state soccer semifinals game at Hope Christian School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. The Hope Christian Huskies won the game by a score of 3-0.Chancey Bush
Hope Christian freshman Bryson Fankam (8) has her eye on the ball as Los Alamos freshman Kylee Lovato (14) close in during varsity girl’s state soccer semifinals game against Los Alamos at Hope Christian School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.Chancey Bush
Hope Christian Ryley Porter (13) and sophomore Seana Anaya (3) hug after the Huskies win the varsity girl’s state soccer semifinals game against Los Alamos at Hope Christian School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. The Huskies won the game by a score of 3-0.Chancey Bush
From the left, Hope Christian seniors Jaime Landavazo, Ravae Jaramillo, Zylee Dominguez, Savanah Sanchez react after their victory over Los Alamos during varsity girl’s state soccer semifinals game against at Hope Christian School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. The Huskies won the game by a score of 3-0.Chancey Bush
Hope Christian Seana Anaya (3) and Louisa Landavazo (5) embrace after their victory over Los Alamos during varsity girl’s state soccer semifinals game at Hope Christian School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. The Hope Christian Huskies won the game by a score of 3-0.Chancey Bush
Hope Christian’s Savanah Sanchez will play soccer for UNM next season.Chancey Bush
Sandia Prep's Rylan Tekin, right, tries to score around New Mexico Military Institute's Javier Yepiz, left, and Nicholas Barcenas Barbiere during their state 1A-3A championship game. NMMI won the game 4-2 at UNM in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
Sandia Prep's David Rubin, left, and New Mexico Military Institute's Humberto Valdez battle for the ball during their state 1A-3A championship game. NMMI won the game 4-2 at UNM in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
Sandia Prep's Garrett Calkins, left, andNew Mexico Military Institute's Daniel De Rueda battle for the ball during their state 1A-3A championship game. NMMI won the game 4-2 at UNM in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
New Mexico Military Institute's Javier Yepiz, center, and teammates celebrate his goal in the first half against Sandia Prep, in their state 1A-3A championship game. NMMI won the game 4-2 at UNM in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
New Mexico Military Institute's Sawyer Hull fires a shot into the goal to give his team a 4-1 lead over Sandia Prep in the state 1A-3A championship. NMMI won the game 4-2 at UNM in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
Sandia Prep's girls soccer team celebrates their 2-0 win over Bosque School for the state 1A-3A girls championship. The game was played at UNM, in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
Sandia Prep's Maya Burgos controls the ball during their state 1A-3A girls championship game against Bosque School. Sandia Prep won the game 2-0, at UNM, in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
Sandia Prep's Maya Burgos, right celebrates with her teammates after they scored during their state 1A-3A girls championship. Sandia Prep won the game 2-0, at UNM, in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
Sandia Prep's Rylie Elison, top, heads the ball over Bosque School's Layla Chimenti during their state 1A-3A girls championship. Sandia Prep won the game 2-0, at UNM, in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
Sandia Prep's Audrey Brandt Barboa, center, and Kaylin Rodriguez, right, wrap themselves in the championship banner after their 2-0 win over Bosque School for the state 1A-3A girls championship. The game was played at UNM, in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
Sandia Prep's girls soccer team celebrates their 2-0 win over Bosque School for the state 1A-3A girls championship. The game was played at UNM, in Albuquerque, Friday, November 10, 2023.Eddie Moore
La Cueva senior Tessa Updegraff (10) closes in on Cleveland senior Ella Lent-Koop (23) during the girl’s 5A soccer state championship game against Cleveland at the University of New Mexico track stadium and soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cleveland Storm won the state championship game over the La Cueva Bears by a score of 1-0.Chancey Bush
La Cueva senior Danae Decosta (13) reacts after the Bears lose the girl’s 5A soccer state championship game against Cleveland at the University of New Mexico track stadium and soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cleveland Storm won the state championship game over the La Cueva Bears by a score of 1-0.Chancey Bush
La Cueva junior Bella Garciduenas (11) has her eye on the ball during the girl’s 5A soccer state championship game against Cleveland at the University of New Mexico track stadium and soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cleveland Storm won the state championship game over the La Cueva Bears by a score of 1-0.Chancey Bush
Cleveland senior Rylie Pengelly (18) reacts after scoring a goal during the girl’s 5A soccer state championship game against La Cueva at the University of New Mexico track stadium and soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cleveland Storm won the state championship game over the La Cueva Bears by a score of 1-0.Chancey Bush
The Cleveland Storm girl’s soccer team pose for a photo after winning the finals game during the girl’s 5A soccer state championship game against La Cueva at the University of New Mexico track stadium and soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cleveland Storm won the state championship game over the La Cueva Bears by a score of 1-0.Chancey Bush
Laura Castillo kisses her son Zander Castillo on the forehead after Hobbs wins the 5A boy’s state soccer championship game against Atrisco Heritage at University of New Mexico track stadium and soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. After a double overtime and shootout, Hobbs defeated Atrisco Heritage claiming the 5A state soccer title.Chancey Bush
Hobbs senior Joshua Chavez (2) leaps into the air attempting to gain possession of the ball during the 5A boy’s state soccer championship game at University of New Mexico track stadium and soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. After a double overtime and shootout, Hobbs defeated Atrisco Heritage claiming the 5A state soccer title.Chancey Bush
Hobbs sophomore Juan Camacho (14) and Atrisco senior Eric Mendez (14) head the ball during the 5A boy’s state soccer championship game at University of New Mexico track stadium and soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. After a double overtime and shootout, Hobbs defeated Atrisco Heritage claiming the 5A state soccer title.Chancey Bush
Hobbs’ Jorge Martinez raises the state championship trophy as the team celebrates its victory over Atrisco Heritage during the 5A boys state soccer championship game on Nov. 11, 2023.Chancey Bush
St. Pius' Noah Devany controls the ball in front of Hope Christian's Ronak Gidwani during their state 4A championship game. Pius won the game 1-0 at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
St. Pius' Konnor Bogart, center, heads the ball during their state 4A championship game against St. Pius. Pius won the game 1-0 at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
Hope Christian's Justus Mason controls the ball during their state 4A championship game against St. Pius. Pius won the game 1-0 at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
St. Pius', Edgar Rios, left, collides with Hope Christian's Jhojan Davidson during their state 4A championship game. Pius won the game 1-0 at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
St. Pius’, from left, Kenneth Calderon, Julian Lovato, Jevan Barela and Tim Dyson react after Barela scored the overtime goal against Hope Christian for the state 4A championship on Saturday.Eddie Moore
St. Pius' boys soccer team celebrates their 1-0 overtime win over Hope Christian for the state 4A championship, The game was played at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
Max Barela hugs his grandson Jevan Barela after Jevan scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give St. Pius a 1-0 win over Hope Christian for the state 4A championship, The game was played at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
Hope Christian’s Jamie Landavazo, left, Zylee Dominguez, center, and Ava Martinez celebrate after Dominguez scored the Huskies’ fourth goal during their 4A state championship game against Albuquerque Academy on Nov. 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
Hope Christian's Hailey Sanchez, right, and Savanah Sanchez celebrate after Savanah scored the Huckies' 3rd goal during their 4A state championship game against Albuquerque Academy. Hope won the game 4-1 at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
Hope Christian's Savanah Sanchez hit the ground as her shot goes by Albuquerque Academy's goalkeeper Cara Anderson, for the Huckies' 3rd score during their 4A state championship game. Hope won the game 4-1 at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
Albuquerque Academy's goalkeeper Cara Anderson, right, and teammate Reily Cates, knock the ball away from Hope Christian's Savanah Sanchez during their 4A state championship game against Albuquerque Academy. Hope won the game 4-1 at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
Cleveland senior Rylie Pengelly (18) holds up the state championship trophy as the team celebrates their victory during girl’s 5A soccer state championship game against La Cueva at the University of New Mexico track stadium and soccer complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Cleveland Storm won the state championship game over the La Cueva Bears by a score of 1-0.Chancey Bush
Hope Christian' Seana Anaya, #3, watches her shot go in the goal past Albuquerque Academy's goalkeeper Cara Anderson during their 4A state championship game. Hope won the game 4-1 at UNM, Saturday, November 11, 2023.Eddie Moore
Cleveland’s Taylor Williamson, left, celebrates with teammate Sienna Salazar, middle, after the Storm defeated La Cueva 1-0 in Class 5A state championship game Saturday at the UNM Soccer Complex.Chancey Bush
Cleveland running back Harris Mbueha (2) attempt to hurdler Hobbs' Zaeden McPherson at Lightning Bolt Stadium in Rio Rancho on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.Jessica Baca
Cleveland running back Harris Mbueha (2) gets tackled by Hobbs players though he falls into the end zone for a touchdown at Lightning Bolt Stadium in Rio Rancho on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.Jessica Baca
Cleveland assistant coaches Steven Steele, left, and Pat Mastriano, right, hug each other in celebration after the Storm gained control of the ball from Hobbs at Lightning Bolt Stadium in Rio Rancho on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.Jessica Baca
Cleveland quarterback Jordan Hatch (12) picks up the New Mexico state flag placed on the bench at the game against Hobbs at Lightning Bolt Stadium in Rio Rancho on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.Jessica Baca
Cleveland players take a knee to listen to their head coach Robert Garza talk about their victory over Hobbs at Lightning Bolt Stadium in Rio Rancho on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.Jessica Baca
Cleveland's Micah Hoffman, left, and Mark Ramirez, right),hug each other in celebration of their win over Hobbs at Lightning Bolt Stadium in Rio Rancho on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.Jessica Baca
Cleveland High school quarterback Jordan Hatch (12) and Rio Rancho quarterback JJ Arellano (12) are two of the players to watch in 2024.Jessica Baca
Rio Rancho high school senior Diego Montano (23) has tears running down his face after the emotional game at the Rio Rancho Ram Stadium on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.Jessica Baca
Rio Rancho high school senior Xavier Provencio (9) has tears running down his face after the emotional game at the Rio Rancho Ram Stadium on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.Jessica Baca
Cleveland cornerback Diego Carrasco (32) and the Storm head to the locker room at halftime of their game against Rio Rancho at the Rio Rancho Ram Stadium on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.Jessica Baca
Cleveland running back Harris Mbueha is brought down by Rio Rancho’s Quintenn McKinley (26) during Friday night’s game. Mbueha finished with 169 yards and three touchdowns in the Storm’s victory.Jessica Baca
St. Pius senior Greyse Pitre holds up the state championship trophy as the team celebrates its 4A state volleyball title game victory over Albuquerque Academy on Saturday at the Rio Rancho Events Center.Chancey Bush
St. Michael's reacts after a score against Santa Fe Indian School during their 3A state championship match, in Rio Rancho, Saturday, November 18, 2023. St. Michael's won the title.Eddie Moore
St. Michael's Mia Duran, left, and Ava Lewis try to block a shot against Santa Fe Indian School during their 3A state championship match, in Rio Rancho, Saturday, November 18, 2023. St. Michael's won the title.Eddie Moore
Cibola High School's Ella Parker, top, and Makayla Martinez make a save during their state 5A championship game against Las Cruces, in Rio Rancho, Saturday, November 18, 2023. Las Cruces won the game.Eddie Moore
St. Michael's Alana Overton, left, and teammates celebrate their win over Santa Fe Indian School to claim the 3A state championship, in Rio Rancho, Saturday, November 18, 2023.Eddie Moore
St. Michael's Alex Crespin and other members of their volleyball team celebrates after beating Santa Fe Indian School for the 3A state championship, in Rio Rancho, Saturday, November 18, 2023.Eddie Moore
St. Michael's volleyball team celebrates after beating Santa Fe Indian School for the 3A state championship, in Rio Rancho, Saturday, November 18, 2023.Eddie Moore
Albuquerque Academy react as they fall behind against St. Pius during the 4A state volleyball championship game at the Rio Rancho Events Center in Rio Rancho, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. St. Pius X won all three sets against Albuquerque Academy.Chancey Bush
Las Cruces High’s Mercedes Willis fires a shot against Cibola during the Bulldawgs’ win in the state 5A championship in Rio Rancho on Saturday.Eddie Moore
St. Pius senior Greyse Pitre (3) wipes away tears after the team defeats Albuquerque Academy during the 4A state volleyball championship game at the Rio Rancho Events Center in Rio Rancho, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. St. Pius X won all three sets against Albuquerque Academy.Chancey Bush
St. Pius sophomores Sierra Sanchez (11) and Mireya Sauceda (12) hug after scoring a point during the 4A state volleyball championship game at the Rio Rancho Events Center in Rio Rancho, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. St. Pius X won all three sets against Albuquerque Academy.Chancey Bush
St. Pius senior Greyse Pitre (3) reacts after the team defeats Albuquerque Academy during the 4A state volleyball championship game at the Rio Rancho Events Center in Rio Rancho, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. St. Pius X won all three sets against Albuquerque Academy.Chancey Bush
St. Pius’ Maya Baca (6) spikes the ball against Albuquerque Academy during last year’s state championship game. The Sartans will be competing in this weekend’s Albuquerque Metro Championships.Chancey Bush
Robertson High School's Nathaniel Gonzales, #8, was called for pass interference guarding St. Michael's Brayden Hollis during their 3A championship game, Saturday November 25, 2023. St. Mike's won the game 21-16.Eddie Moore
Robertson High School's Jesse James Gonzales, left, runs for a first down while being pursued St. Michael's Pete Johnson during their 3A championship game, Saturday November 25, 2023. St. Mike's won the game 21-16.Eddie Moore
Robertson High School's Quik Cordova, left, celebrates with teammate Mateo Contreras, after scoring the first touchdown of their 3A championship game against St. Michael's, Saturday November 25, 2023. St. Mike's won the game 21-16.Eddie Moore
Robertson High School's Mateo Contreras, left, makes a long reception against St. Michael's Reagan West, center, and Cole Jacobs during the first quarter of their 3A championship game, Saturday November 25, 2023. St. Mike's won the game 21-16.Eddie Moore
St. Michael's players celebrate their 3A state championship after beating Robertson High School 21-16, Saturday, November 25, 2023.Eddie Moore
St. Michael's Matthias Duran, center, and Joseph Sanchez have a moment together after beating Robertson High School for the 3A championship, Saturday November 25, 2023. St. Mike's won the game 21-16.Eddie Moore
St. Michael’s Sabiani Rios-Guevara (5) almost intercepts a pass meant for Robertson’s Nathaniel Gonzales in the Class 3A championship game Nov. 25, 2023. St. Mike’s won the title and both teams return as contenders in 2024.Eddie Moore
German Rodriguez, with Cassidy's Landscaping, pushes snow off the field at Ivan Head Stadium before the 3A championship game between St. Michael's and Robertson High School, Saturday November 25, 2023. St. Mike's won the game 21-16.Eddie Moore
David Gallegos, a parent of a Robertson High School player, shovels snow off the field at Ivan Head Stadium before the 3A championship game between St. Michael's and Robertson, Saturday November 25, 2023. St. Mike's won the game 21-16.Eddie Moore
St. Michael's head coach Joey Fernandez holds up the state 3A championship trophy after the Horsemen beat Robertson High School in the title game, Saturday November 25, 2023. St. Mike's won the game 21-16.Eddie Moore
St. Michael’s Lucas Gurule lands on a pile of snow after making a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter to give the Horsemen a 21-10 lead during their Class 3A state championship game against Robertson on Saturday in Santa Fe. St. Michael’s won 21-16.Eddie Moore
Cleveland high school game against La Cueva high school was delayed due tot he field being covered in snow at Cleveland Storm Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.Jessica Baca
La Cueva high school quarterback Cameron Dyer (1) gets pulled down by Cleveland high school player Malachi Jaramillo (15) at Cleveland Storm Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.Jessica Baca
La Cueva’s most notable regular-season game of 2024 might be Week 2 against Phoenix-based Pinnacle, a contest scheduled to be played in Flagstaff, Arizona.Jessica Baca
La Cueva quarterback Cam Dyer yells in excitement after the Bears take a big lead over Cleveland in the Nov. 25 6A state championship game. La Cueva eventually won 35-14.Jessica Baca
La Cueva, which won a football state championship this past season, was Class 5A’s highest-performing school during the 2023-24 school year and is the winner of this year’s Director’s Cup.Jessica Baca
The St. Michael’s Horsemen celebrate their New Mexico Class 3A championship after beating Robertson on Saturday in Santa Fe.Eddie Moore
La Cueva’s Cam Dyer runs a play against Cleveland in last year’s Class 6A championship. The teams play again for the title Saturday at Wilson Stadium.Jessica Baca
La Cueva players rush on to Lightning Bolt Stadium field to start the New Mexico Class 6A championship game against Cleveland on Nov. 25, 2023.Jessica Baca
St. Michael's head coach Joey Fernandez hugs his quarterback Reed Bass as the Horsemen win the New Mexico Class 3A championship against Robertson on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. St. Mike's won the game 21-16.Eddie Moore
