Freshman Friday: 2027 Prospects Already Making An Impact
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This weekend marks Week 4 of the New Mexico High School Football Season. Already, some 207 prospects (freshmen) are making significant contributions to their teams. Here are 10 Fantastic Freshmen (listed in alphabetical order): Chase Boykin Chase Boykin 5'9" |…
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Continue ReadingThis weekend marks Week 4 of the New Mexico High School Football Season. Already, some 207 prospects (freshmen) are making significant contributions to their teams. Here are 10 Fantastic Freshmen (listed in alphabetical order):
Chase Boykin Chase Boykin 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH St. Pius X | 2027 State NM , Socorro: Going into last night’s game against Hope Christian (won by Socorro, 29-21), Boykin was making an impact on both sides of the ball. He was second on the team in rushing and tied for first in tackles from his linebacker spot. Boykin looks to be a star in the making.
Ulisses Castro Ulisses Castro 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Bernalillo | 2027 State NM , Bernalillo: At 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, Castro is a physical specimen as a freshman. He has contributed on both sides of the ball. Offensively, he has 4 receptions for 100 yards (25.0 yards per catch) and defensively he’s the Spartans fourth leading tackler with 31. He has 7.0 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries.
Cayl Cox-Liggins Cayl Cox-Liggins 6'3" | 150 lbs | WR St. PIus X | 2027 State NM , St. Pius X: The Sartans have some talented young players and Cox-Liggins is one of them. Through 3 games, he had 10 receptions for 94 yards for St. Pius X.
C.J. Granados, Dexter: The Demons are off to a 3-0 start entering Friday night’s game at Jal, and Granados is one of the quarterbacks. He has thrown for 196 yards while completing 76.9 percent of his passes and rushed for 107 yards on 13 carries. Promising dual threat QB in the future.
Tyvin Howard Tyvin Howard 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Chaparral | 2027 State NM , Chaparral: Howard has been one of Chaparral’s best offensive weapons this season. In the first two games he had 123 rushing yards and 60 receiving yards.
Ryan Hunt Ryan Hunt 6'2" | 185 lbs | DL St. Michael's | 2027 State NM , St. Michael’s: In St. Michael’s first three games, Hunt has 17 tackles and 4 sacks. He loves the spotlight as seen by his 12 tackles and 2 sacks against city rival Santa Fe last week.
Dominick Lewallen Dominick Lewallen 6'2" | 250 lbs | OL Atrisco Heritage | 2027 State NM , Atrisco Heritage: The 6-foot-2, 250-pound Lewallen is starting at offensive tackle for Atrisco. He has had a major role in making the Jaguars one of the most feared offensive teams in the state.
Hershul Olloway, St. Pius X: The Sartans face Del Norte Saturday and Olloway is certain to get the ball a lot for St. Pius X. Through 3 games, he has a team-leading 225 yards and 3 TD on 41 carries.
Antonio Ortega Antonio Ortega 6'1" | DL Crownpoint | 2027 State NM , Crownpoint: Ortega had 19 tackles, 2.0 TFL and 2.5 sacks going into Thursday night’s game against Navajo Prep.
Deon Session Deon Session 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Atrisco Heritage | 2027 State NM , Atrisco Heritage: Session played a major role for Atrisco in one of the wildest games of the season. He had 3 receptions for 119 yards in the Jaguars’ 70-64 victory over Eldorado last weekend. He’ll likely play an increasingly significant role in Atrisco’s potent offense.
Jonah Villegas Jonah Villegas 5'5" | 120 lbs | RB Pojoaque Valley | 2027 State NM , Pojoaque Valley: Son of first-year Elks head coach Zeke Villegas, Jonah has become the face of Pojoaque Valley’s football revival. In Thursday night’s 55-0 thrashing of Santa Fe Indian, Vilegas scored two touchdowns on a 71-yard run and an 80-yard kickoff return. He runs the 40 in 4.6 seconds, impressive for a 14-year old.