20 Players To Watch In NMHSCA Large School All Star Game
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The 2022 New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) Large School Red vs. Green All-Star Game scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Bulldog Bowl in Artesia features many of the finest high school football players in the state,…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) Large School Red vs. Green All-Star Game scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Bulldog Bowl in Artesia features many of the finest high school football players in the state, including QB Aidan Armenta Aidan Armenta 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB La Cueva | 2023 State NM (La Cueva), QB Evan Wysong Evan Wysong 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB Cleveland | 2023 State NM (Cleveland), RB Gabriel Buie Gabriel Buie 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB La Cueva | 2023 State NM (La Cueva), WR Kaden Trevino Kaden Trevino 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Hobbs | 2023 State NM (Hobbs), QB Paul Cieremens (Los Lunas), QB Elliot Pasket-Bell (Volcano Vista), RB Mikah Gutierrez Mikah Gutierrez 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Centennial | 2023 State NM (Centennial) and many more.
Here are some more players to watch on Saturday (listed in alphabetical order):
Isaiah Abeyta Isaiah Abeyta 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Centennial | 2023 State NM , Centennial: The Hawks relied extensively on RB Mikah Gutierrez Mikah Gutierrez 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Centennial | 2023 State NM to carry the offensive load this season but when they threw the football, it usually landed in the arms of Abeyta.
Eli Asay Eli Asay WR Carlsbad | 2023 State NM , Carlsbad: In 2021, Asay was a wide receiver. This season, he moved to RB when first year head coach Oliver Soukup installed a run-heavy offensive scheme. His speeds stands out.
Michael Ash Michael Ash 6'0" | 275 lbs | DL Bernalillo | 2023 State NM , Bernalillo: Ash set a new state record for most tackles in a single game earlier this season when he collected 27 against Del Norte from his defensive tackle spot.
Kaden Bell Kaden Bell 5'10" | 150 lbs | K Los Lunas | 2023 State NM , Los Lunas: The top kicker in the state. The football booms off his foot, whether its field goal, extra point, kickoff or punt.
Jabulani Cooper Jabulani Cooper 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Albuquerque | 2023 State NM , Albuquerque High: Cooper is one of the fastest players in the state with 4.5 in the 40. He has offers from all 3 D-II team in the state.
Payton Deans Payton Deans 5'10" | 200 lbs | ATH Artesia | 2023 State NM , Artesia: Back in July, Deans was taking snaps at QB for the Bulldogs. But Ney Estrada emerged and Deans became a defensive standout for Artesia at DE/OLB.
Izaiah Gonzalez Izaiah Gonzalez 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Centennial | 2023 State NM , Centennial: One of the top offensive linemen in the state. Paved the way for RB Mikah Gonzalez all season long.
Aidan Granado Aidan Granado 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Silver | 2023 State NM , Silver: Granado is one of the top two-way players in Class 4A. Excelled as a RB and DB. Helped lead the Colts to the Class 4A championship game.
Chris Jinzo, West Mesa: Jinzo was part of one of the top passing attacks in 6A this season, catching 32 passes for 484 yards.
Chris Johnson Chris Johnson 5'9" | 135 lbs | WR West Mesa | 2023 State NM , West Mesa: Johnson was the No. 1 receiver for the Mustangs, catching 46 passes for 1,028 yards. Runs crisp routes and has velcro hands. Rarely drops the ball.
Chris Montoya Chris Montoya 5'10" | 195 lbs | DB Rio Rancho | 2023 State NM , Rio Rancho: Rio Rancho’s defense was solid for most of the season and Montoya led the way in tackles and big plays. Fearless tackler.
Brayden Mummert Brayden Mummert 6'3" | 220 lbs | TE Cibola | 2023 State NM , Cibola: The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Mummert caught 48 passes for Cibola this past season and has the potential to become a major offensive weapon at the next level.
Teke Nieto Teke Nieto 6'1" | 215 lbs | RB Los Alamos | 2023 State NM , Los Alamos: One of the most unheralded players in the state, and definitely one of the top players in northern New Mexico. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
Fabian Reyna, Deming: Reyna helped the Wildcats reach the Class 5A semifinals with his rushing and pass catching skills.
Cole Runyan Cole Runyan 6'4" | 190 lbs | DB Centennial | 2023 State NM , Centennial: Besides having a prolific offense, the Hawks had an array of talent on the defensive side starting with the 6-foot-4, 190-pound Runyan. Great size for safety at the next level.
Celestino Reyes Celestino Reyes 6'0" | 255 lbs | OL La Cueva | 2023 State NM , La Cueva: One of the top OL/DL in the state as he protected QB Aidan Armenta Aidan Armenta 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB La Cueva | 2023 State NM on offense and terrorized opposing offenses on defense.
Kenyon Singleton Kenyon Singleton 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB Hobbs | 2023 State NM , Hobbs: Singleton has been one of the top linebackers in the state for 2 years. In 2021, he had 132 tackles from his linebacker spot. This season, he increased that number to 132 tackles. Add in the 27 tackles he had as a sophomore and Singleton finished his career with 296 tackles. Impressive.
Christian Valenzuela Christian Valenzuela 5'11" | 300 lbs | DL Organ Mountain | 2023 State NM , Organ Mountain: It was a very difficult and stressful season for Organ Mountain considering everything the players faced from the tragic injury and passing of teammate Abe Romero to four losses by seven points or less. But Valenzuela is one of the top DL in southern New Mexico and he shined through the adversity
Dax Vigil Dax Vigil 6'2" | 155 lbs | DB Piedra Vista | 2023 State NM , Piedra Vista: Piedra Vista was THE surprise team in Class 5A this season as the Panthers advanced all the way to the state championship game against Artesia. Vigil was an outstanding RB and DB for Piedra Vista along with QB Logan Howell.
Nathan Wallin Nathan Wallin 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM , Volcano Vista: Wallin was one of the top linebackers in Albuquerque this season as he helped Volcano Vista post a 10-3 record by making 111 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 6 QB hurries and 2 forced fumbles.