Updated 2024 Rankings: New Additions (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've released the updated 2024 rankings. As always, we've added dozens of new prospects. In Part 1 of a series, we tell you who they are and explain why they were deservedly added to the rankings (players listed in alphabetical order):</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815940' first='Dace' last='Begay'], Silver</strong>: Silver had one of the top rushing attacks in Class 4A last season and Begay proved to be a gritty interior offensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815942' first='Jayden' last='Bosquez'], Lovington</strong>: Bosquez has steadily become one of the top offensive linemen in southern New Mexico. Last season he earned 1^st team All-District honors after securing Second-Team All-District honors as a sophomore in 2021. He's a major reason Lovington's rushing attack is top-notch. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815907' first='Alex' last='Chavez'], Espanola Valley</strong>: The northern New Mexico town of Espanola isn't known as a football hotbed, but The Sundevils were one of the surprise teams in Class 4A last season, barely missing the playoffs with a 6-4 record. Chavez sparked the turnaround with 711 rushing yards and 12 TD on 104 carries. He also had 19 tackles on defense. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815931' first='AJ' last='Flores'], Deming</strong>: The 6-foot-0, 170-pound Flores is a strong and fast defensive back for the Wildcats. The first time he ran 100 meters in a competition was less than a month ago and he ran 11.7 seconds. He's also a member of Deming's 4x100 relay team. He ran his split in 11.05 seconds at the district meet. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815938' first='Ezekiel' last='Holland'], Silver</strong>: Another solid member of the Silver offensive line who is primed to have a BIG senior season. Expectations are high for the Colts' offense in 2023 with the quarterback set to be. . .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815932' first='Adan' last='Jacquez'], Silver</strong>: Jacquez was the backup QB for the Colts last season and carried the football 42 times in addition to making 37 tackles on defense. Jacquez is a tremendous athlete. Camp invitations have been rolling in for Jacquez – Eastern New Mexico, Texas State, Dakota Wesleyan and UT Permian Basin so far. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815927' first='Kennard' last='Lewis'], Las Cruces</strong>: The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Lewis is a good-sized receiver for the Bulldawgs. Junior Day invitations from Eastern New Mexico and Western New Mexico. Recently visited Silver City to check out the WMNU campus and facilities. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815916' first='Nikolas' last='Ramirez'], Cibola</strong>: Ramirez is one of the more underrated linebackers in the Albuquerque Metro region. Last season he amassed 76 tackles, 6 TFL and 1 interceptions for the Cougars. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815923' first='Diego' last='Viscarra'], Albuquerque High</strong>: The 5-foot-11, 170-pound Viscarra is a solid two-way player for the Bulldogs. Defensively, he made 76 tackles with 3 passes defended. He also had 12 receptions for 150 yards and 1 TD. AHS will count on him heavily in 2023. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815911' first='Nehemiah' last='Yorfee'], Portales</strong>: The 6-foot-1, 200 pound Yorfee is a good-sized defensive end for the Rams, who enjoyed a bounce back season in 2022 and have high hopes in 2023. He had 39 tackles, 4 TFL and 4 sacks last season. The Rams want him to be a disruptive force again as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/lvtwildcatsfb/status/1597014175548866560","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/lvtwildcatsfb/status/1597014175548866560 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ajflores_7/status/1647313431882776576?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ajflores_7/status/1647313431882776576?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kt_lewis5/status/1638799388683431936?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/kt_lewis5/status/1638799388683431936?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoachOrtizCOLTS/status/1653919467230101505?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CoachOrtizCOLTS/status/1653919467230101505?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->