10 Most Intriguing Games Involving APS Schools
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The Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) released the 2021 football schedules for all the high schools in the district, and as always the slate is filled with many interesting matchups. Here are our Top 10 most intriguing regular season games of…
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Continue ReadingThe Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) released the 2021 football schedules for all the high schools in the district, and as always the slate is filled with many interesting matchups. Here are our Top 10 most intriguing regular season games of 2021 involving APS schools:
Cibola at La Cueva (Aug. 21): Wait, a Week 1 Saturday afternoon duel between the top two 2023 quarterbacks in the state? Oh yeah. Cibola QB Aden Chavez Aden Chavez 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB Cibola | 2023 State NM vs. La Cueva QB Aidan Armenta Aidan Armenta 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB La Cueva | 2023 State NM . Talk about starting the season with a loud bang.
West Mesa at Cibola (Oct. 15): Another highly anticipated QB duel between Chavez, the top 2023 signal caller, and West Mesa’s Daniel Ayala Daniel Ayala 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB West Mesa | 2022 State NM , the top 2022 QB. Both teams have lots of football to play before they square off, but we’ve already made plans to be there.
Carlsbad at Volcano Vista (Sept. 4): This could potentially be one of the most entertaining, highest scoring games of the season. Both teams have an array of offensive weapons. Cavemen WR Eli Asay Eli Asay WR Carlsbad | 2023 State NM just ran a 4.5 at a camp in Texas. The Hawks have the ‘Special K’ unit at WR. Buckle up.
Albuquerque at Clovis (10/1): While the previous game should feature plenty of offensive fireworks, this matchup puts the spotlight on four of the top defensive linemen in the state: AHS DE Landon Thomas is drawing interest from Power 5 schools (Washington State). Clovis has a three talented DL: Jaden Nigreville Jaden Nigreville 6'4" | 215 lbs | DL Clovis | 2022 State NM , Will Jordan and Gabe Angeles.
Cibola at Rio Rancho (10/1): Behind Chavez and a prolific offense, Cibola believes they are Class 6A championship contenders. If so, this game is their opportunity to prove it. Rio Rancho could be the most talented team in 6A. Their defense will be stout.
West Mesa at Centennial (8/28): A fascinating matchup between two programs fighting for respect in their local cities of Albuquerque and Las Cruces. West Mesa’s program has struggled for years while Centennial is a fairly new school (open since 2012) and like everybody else in Las Cruces is chasing the Bulldawgs.
Eldorado at Mayfield (8/28): Eldorado could be a sleeper team in Albuquerque this season. The Eagles lose QB Nick Petty Nick Petty 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Eldorado | 2021 State NM and the top two rushers from the spring, but they still have weapons. Mayfield should have one of the top rushing attacks in the state. They’ll make plenty of noise in Class 5A.
La Cruces at Cibola (8/27): After the Chavez-Armenta duel in Week 1, Cibola has to turn right around and take on one of the state’s most prominent programs. The good news is the game will be played in Albuquerque. It will be a good test for both programs.
West Mesa at Cleveland (10/22): By the time this game is played, both teams should have at least eight games under their belts. The district championship could be on the line. The Storm may have lost a ton of talent on offense, but their defense should be stout. The linebacker corps might be the best in the state.
Highland at Organ Mountain (Sept. 11): Yeah, neither program has won a whole lotta games over the past few years (Note: Highland did go 6-5 in 2019 and reach the Class 5A playoffs), but that’s what makes this game even more enthralling. Highland LB Abraham Lopez Abraham Lopez 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB Highland | 2022 State NM vs. Organ Mountain QB Aiden Rosser Aiden Rosser 5'10" | QB Onate | 2022 State NM will be worth the price of admission.
Nobody in NM has a more challenging 2021 schedule than @cibolafootball:
8/21 at La Cueva
8/27 Las Cruces
9/3 Bye
9/10 at Eldorado
9/17 at Los Lunas
9/24 Highland
10/1 at Rio Rancho
10/8 Cleveland
10/15 West Mesa
10/22 at Atrisco Heritage
10/29 Volcano VistaWow.@AdenChavez08 pic.twitter.com/i1m0LS28E3
— Prep Redzone New Mexico (@PrepRedzoneNM) June 5, 2021
2021 FB schedule for @vvhawksfootball (Volcano Vista):
8/20 – at Las Cruces
8/26 – at Manzano
9/4 – Carlsbad
9/10 – La Cueva
9/17 – Bye
9/24 – at Sandia
10/1 – West Mesa
10/7 – at Albuquerque
10/14 – Cleveland
10/22 – Rio Rancho
10/29 – at Cibola pic.twitter.com/MFnEJgV0ap— Prep Redzone New Mexico (@PrepRedzoneNM) June 7, 2021
2021 FB schedule for @EldoEaglesFB:
8/19 -Highland
8/28 – at Mayfield
9/3 – at Rio Rancho
9/10 – Cibola
9/18 – Santa Fe
9/24 – at Albuquerque
9/30 – La Cueva
10/8 – Manzano
10/14 – at Sandia
10/22 – Bye
10/30 Clovis pic.twitter.com/UAstyCBBhW— Prep Redzone New Mexico (@PrepRedzoneNM) June 7, 2021
It is official! 2021 is scheduled!
Let’s Get It!#ProtectTheTradition#ChampionshipMindset pic.twitter.com/ukGUTTEoeI— Cleveland Storm 🏈 (@CHSStormFB) June 7, 2021
Need to make 1 correction to @ManzanoFB's 2021 schedule. Here is the corrected slate:
8/20 – Mayfield
8/26 – Volcano Vista
9/3 – at Cleveland
9/10 – Bye
9/17 – at Albuquerque
9/24 – at Santa Fe
9/30 – at Del Norte
10/8 – Eldorado
10/15 – Clovis
10/22 – La Cueva
10/28 – at Sandia pic.twitter.com/Bl23iOLmyK— Prep Redzone New Mexico (@PrepRedzoneNM) June 8, 2021
2021 varsity football schedule. #beaboutit #deabrotherhood pic.twitter.com/haZ3IHYFtL
— Aaron Ocampo (@Angrybirdfb) June 7, 2021
.@mesa_school (West Mesa) 2021 FB Schedule
8/20 at Belen
8/28 at Centennial
9/3 Los Lunas
9/9 Sandia
9/17 Rio Grande
9/24 Bye
10/1 at Volcano Vista
10/8 Rio Rancho
10/15 at Cibola
10/22 at Cleveland
10/30 Atrisco Heritage pic.twitter.com/5EnGYrkqEO— Prep Redzone New Mexico (@PrepRedzoneNM) June 6, 2021
.@LaCuevaFootball 2021 FB Schedule:
8/21 – Cibola
8/27 – Rio Rancho
9/4 – at Las Cruces
9/10 – at Volcano Vista
9/17 – Sandia
9/24 – at Clovis
9/30 – at Eldorado
10/16 – Santa Fe
10/22 – at Manzano
10/29 – Albuquerque— Prep Redzone New Mexico (@PrepRedzoneNM) June 6, 2021
2021 schedule is out!! Goooo DAWGS!! pic.twitter.com/HPyQeJUdAG
— Bulldawg Football (@LCHSFOOTBALL) June 5, 2021