Look Ahead: 10 Class 3A Players We Can’t Wait To See Play Again

The New Mexico spring high school football season is over. But don’t blink because the regularly scheduled fall season will be here before you know it. The Class 3A spring season saw Socorro, St. Michael’s and Tohatchi finish with unbeaten records, with Hope Christian and Cuba registering just one loss. The fall season promises plenty of spirited competition. Here are 10 Class 3A players we’re looking forward to watching in the fall: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="134997" first="Lucas" last="Coriz"], St. Michael’s</strong>: Coriz led St. Michael’s to a 3-0 record this spring, directing a high-powered offense that scored 155 points in three games. The Horsemen believe they have - I’ll say it - the horses to make a lot of noise in Class 3A this fall. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138053" first="Cayden" last="Walton"], Raton</strong>: For a talented running back like Walton with next level aspirations, the junior season is the most important. In other words, on the heels of a sensational freshman campaign in 2019 (1,907 rushing yards) and a covid shortened campaign this spring (664 yards), it’s go time for Walton. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="26234" first="Dylan" last="Quartieri"], Raton</strong>: As if the heated Raton-St. Michael’s rivalry needed any more fuel, we now present the question sure to stir the passions of fans of both teams: Who is the better QB, Coriz or Quartieri? The latter stated his case this spring by throwing for 486 yards and 7 TDs. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="135324" first="Jordan" last="Armijo"], Socorro</strong>: The Socorro Warriors are 17-2 over the past two seasons, including a perfect 5-0 mark this spring. Armijo is a big reason why. The Warriors went 11-2 and reached the 3A state championship game in 2019 when Armijo totaled 588 yards and five touchdowns in 71 carries. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="26250" first="Daymon" last="Lujan"], St. Michael’s</strong>: The Horsemen only played three games this spring but Lujan made the most of his opportunities, teaming with Coriz and [player_tooltip player_id="26218" first="Lucas" last="Montoya"] to give St. Michael’s a three-headed monster. <strong>Damian Gallegos, West Las Vegas</strong>: We didn’t see Gallegos or WLV this spring because the Las Vegas School District opted out of the spring season. Gallegos rushed for 773 yards and 8 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019 when WLV finished 7-5 and reached the quarterfinals of the 3A playoffs. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="134967" first="Juan" last="Fuentes"], Dexter</strong>: Fuentes had 175 rushing yards and 3 TDs to go along with a team-high 11 receptions in the spring for the Demons. He also played a little quarterback, completing 5-of-7 passes for 30 yards. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="26270" first="James" last="Jenkins"], Hope Christian</strong>: Jenkins emerged as one of the top young receivers in the Albuquerque Metro area in 2019 when he caught 28 passes for 555 yards and 8 touchdowns as a sophomore. He continued to excel this spring. Jenkins is on the cusp of a breakout year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="135106" first="Jeremiah" last="Terrazas"], Hatch Valley</strong>: The guys in the trenches need some love too, and Terrazas is one of the best linemen in Class 3A. If he wants, he’ll play at the next level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="135313" first="Matthew" last="Quartieri"], Raton</strong>: The brother of Raton QB [player_tooltip player_id="26234" first="Dylan" last="Quartieri"] is listed at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds. He had 17 receptions for 213 yards and 1 TD in the spring. He’s another key piece in what should be a high-scoring Raton offense. https://twitter.com/DylanQuartieri/status/1374020440528617484 https://twitter.com/MatthewQuartier/status/1378800225008021506