The Sensational Seventy: Top Performers of Week 1

Week 1 of the New Mexico High School Football Season was packed with exciting action throughout the state. Here are some of the top performers:   Victor Aguilar, West Mesa: Rushed for 141 yards and 2 TD on 24 carries in West Mesa's loss to St. Pius X.   [player_tooltip player_id='1665332' first='Justin' last='Allen'], Lovington: Completed 15-of-27 passes for 168 yards ands 2 TD against Hobbs in his 1st career start for the Wildcats.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137388' first='Daniel' last='Amaro'], Las Cruces: 126 rushing yards on 11 carries, 2 receptions for 105 yards, 266 all-purpose yards, 4 TD in the Bulldawgs' rout of rival Mayfield.   [player_tooltip player_id='1688720' first='William' last='Anchondo'], Highland: Just a sophomore, Anchondo began Highland's post-Amiri Mumba Era by rushing for 141 yards and 2 TD on 12 carries in the Hornets' win over Manzano.      [player_tooltip player_id='1248675' first='Joaquin' last='Baca'], Pojoaque Valley: Caught 3 passes for 143 yards and 2 TD in the Elks' mercy-rule win at Crownpoint.   [player_tooltip player_id='1613430' first='Zaiden' last='Baker'], Hot Springs: Threw for 213 yards and 3 TD with 0 interceptions on 16-of-25 passing to lead Hot Springs past Tularosa.     [player_tooltip player_id='1267039' first='Josh' last='Barajas'], Bernalillo: Rushed for 79 yards on a workhorse 21 carries against the rugged Valley defense in Bernalillo's come-from-behind win at Community Stadium.   [player_tooltip player_id='1600835' first='Nathanael' last='Best'], Alamogordo: Rushed for 106 yards and threw for 81 yards in Alamogordo's impressive road win at Deming.   [player_tooltip player_id='1750954' first='Joaquin' last='Bolanos'], Roswell: The nephew of Goddard HC Arturo Bolanos had 9 tackles, 85 rushing yards, 1 TD and 1 QB pressure in Roswell's win over Los Lunas.   [player_tooltip player_id='1684452' first='Nijion' last='Bokor'], Albuquerque High: Led the Bulldogs' defense with 3 sacks and two more TFLs in the win over Cibola.      [player_tooltip player_id='1369761' first='William' last='Braun'], Albuquerque Academy: Started his junior season well by throwing for 324 yards and 4 TD with 0 interceptions in Albuquerque Academy's home win over Moriarty Saturday.    [player_tooltip player_id='1267035' first='Tru' last='Camejo'], Ruidoso: Rushed for 163 yards and 3 TD on 15 carries in Ruidoso's loss to Eunice.     [player_tooltip player_id='1154948' first='Isaiah' last='Carpenter'], St. Pius X: Threw for 399 yards and 5 TD on 16-of-23 passing in St. Pius X's win over West Mesa Saturday at Community Stadium.   Josiah Castillo, Goddard: The 6-foot-3, 190-pound WR for the Rockets had 4 receptions for 108 yards and 2 TD in the road win over Portales at Greyhound Stadium.   [player_tooltip player_id='1751724' first='Manuel' last='Chavarria'], Bloomfield: Nicknamed ‘Peanut,' he completed 15-of-25 passes for 200 yards and four TDs (all to different receivers)  in his starting debut for Bloomfield. He also ran the ball for 37 yards and 1 TD.   [player_tooltip player_id='854299' first='David' last='Chavez'], Santa Rosa: Rushed for 132 yards on 21 carries and made a team-leading 13 tackles on defense in Santa Rosa's thrilling win over Texico.     [player_tooltip player_id='1751053' first='Isaiah' last='Cheromiah'], Highland: 7 tackles and 3 passes defended in Highland's win over Manzano.   [player_tooltip player_id='1606021' first='AJ' last='Cockrell'], Piedra Vista: 7 receptions for 54 yards, 60 kick return yards, 1 TD, 8 tackles and 1 pass deflection on defense in the Panthers' exciting OT win over Sandia.   [player_tooltip player_id='851898' first='Gage' last='Conway'], Albuquerque Academy: 6 receptions for 186 yards and 3 TD, 6-for-6 on PAT and 5 touchbacks on kickoffs. In addition, he barely missed a 58-yard FG attempt in the second half.   [player_tooltip player_id='1826113' first='Cody' last='Cooper'], Silver: Helped a strong Silver rushing attack (253 yards) with 9 carries for 92 yards and 1 TD.   Harlem Corley, Raton: Just a freshman, Corley rushed for 109 yards and 1 TD on just 7 carries in the big win over Tohatchi.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604779' first='Jett' last='Curtis'], Texico: Rushed for 109 yards on just 7 carries in Texico's close loss to Santa Rosa in the rematch of last November's 2A state championship game.     [player_tooltip player_id='1267176' first='Jalil' last='Dixon'], Cibola: 7 tackles (5 solo), 4 carries on offense and 2 kick returns for 74 yards in Cibola's close loss to Albuquerque High.   Mason Duncan, Piedra Vista: Led the Panthers defense with 9 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks and 2 QB hurries in the OT win over Sandia.      [player_tooltip player_id='1599539' first='Noah' last='Estrada'], Roswell: 3 receptions for 91 yards in the Coyotes' win over Los Lunas.   [player_tooltip player_id='854297' first='Tristin' last='Fernandez'], Grants: Completed 13-of-23 passes for 154 yards and 2 TD, 61 rushing yards and 2 TD, 10 tackles on defense, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery in Grants' win at Miyamura.   [player_tooltip player_id='1155012' first='Curtis' last='Flakes III'], St. Pius X: 3 receptions for 162 yards and 2 TD, 91-yard TD catch-and-run, 4 tackles on defense in the Sartans' win over West Mesa.   [player_tooltip player_id='1613703' first='Aiden' last='Gonzales'], Volcano Vista: Key the Volcano Vista defense against La Cueva with a team-leading 11 tackles (9 solo). Still just a sophomore even though he's started his third season with the Hawks varsity.   [player_tooltip player_id='1532837' first='Gabe' last='Gonzales'], Valley: 9 receptions for 126 yards and 1 TD in Valley's close loss to Bernalillo Thursday night.   [player_tooltip player_id='1248677' first='Joshua' last='Gonzales'], Pojoaque Valley: Threw for 226 yards and rushed for 64 yards in Pojoaque Valley's mercy-rule win over Crownpoint.   Ty Gonzalez, Silver: Led the Silver defense with 9.5 tackles in the win over Santa Teresa.   [player_tooltip player_id='1155032' first='CJ' last='Granados'], Dexter: Completed 10-of-13 passes for 129 yards and 2 TD, 13 carries for 50 yards and 2 TD, 147.1 QB Rating in Dexter's big road win at Jal.   [player_tooltip player_id='1751703' first='Mekhi' last='Grant'], Silver: Led the Colts in rushing against Santa Teresa with 135 yards and 2 TD on 11 carries.    [player_tooltip player_id='853029' first='Gunnar' last='Guardiola'], Las Cruces: Threw for 201 yards and averaged over 40 yards per completion in the Bulldawgs' romp past rival Mayfield   Nick Halvorson, Piedra Vista: Scored 2 TD, including walk-off game-winner in OT, and 4 receptions for 62 yards in win over Sandia.   Ixavier Hansen, Volcano Vista: The junior had 10 tackles (9 solo) in the win over La Cueva.   [player_tooltip player_id='1154930' first='Javier' last='Jimenez'], Clovis: Led the Wildcats to a thrilling victory over Farmington by tossing a TD pass to  Ethan Gutierrez late in the 4th quarter.   [player_tooltip player_id='851873' first='Jordan' last='Kekoa Hatch'], Cleveland: Completed 18-of-24 passes for 292 yards and 3 TD with 0 interceptions + 1 rushing TD in Cleveland's 55-42 win over Centennial at Field of Dreams.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604744' first='Jordan' last='Herrera'], Los Alamos: Arguably the top running back in northern New Mexico had 200+ yards rushing and scored 5 TD in the Hilltoppers' convincing win over Espanola Valley on Saturday.   [player_tooltip player_id='853064' first='Devaughn' last='Kensey'], West Las Vegas: Rushed for 69 yards, caught 3 passes for 72 yards and made 2 tackles on defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604943' first='Ruiz' last='Laborin'], Centennial: Threw for 245 yards and 3 TD and rushed for 94 yards on 16 carries in Centennial's loss to Cleveland.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137096' first='Jay' last='Lee'], Legacy Academy: Returned 3 punts for touchdowns and caught 2 passes for 97 yards in Legacy Academy's win over Laguna Acoma.       [player_tooltip player_id='1679931' first='Dock' last='Love'], La Cueva: The junior DE/Edge had 8 tackles and 1 pass breakup against Volcano Vista.   [player_tooltip player_id='1248683' first='Lorenzo' last='Lucero'], Aztec: Rushed for 156 yards and 2 TD on 20 carries in Aztec's come-from-behind win over Rio Grande.      [player_tooltip player_id='1750685' first='Luke' last='Lynn'], Roswell: In his first career start at QB for the Coyotes, Lynn connected on 10-of-11 passes for 188 yards and 3 TD + 1 10-yard rushing TD against Los Lunas.   [player_tooltip player_id='851903' first='Jacob' last='Maldonado'], Cleveland: 5 receptions for 64 yards, 4 rushes for 108 yards (25+ average yards per carry), 172 total yards in Cleveland's win at Centennial Saturday afternoon.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604768' first='Santino' last='Mares'], Valencia: The Jaguars dual threat QB had 111 yards rushing on 13 carries in the road win at Kirtland Central.   [player_tooltip player_id='1748645' first='Andre' last='Martin'], Albuquerque High: Threw a 39-yard TD pass to [player_tooltip player_id='1672473' first='Romeo' last='Ellis'] with 39 seconds remaining for the game-winning TD in the Bulldogs' close win over Cibola. Finished 12-of-17 passing for 169 yards and 2 TD. Boomed a 72-yard punt that landed inside Cibola's 5-yard line.     [player_tooltip player_id='854273' first='Elijah' last='Melancon'], Eunice: Continued his march towards 10,000 career passing yards by completing 19-of-34 passes for 249 yards and 4 TD and rushing for 143 yards in Eunice's win over Ruidoso. 392 total yards.   [player_tooltip player_id='1423739' first='D'Angelo' last='Mitchell'], Volcano Vista: Rushed for 112 yards and 1 TD on 21 carries in the Hawks' close win over La Cueva.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137124' first='RJ' last='Montoya'], Hope Christian: Threw for 306 yards and 4 TD on 13-of-19 passing in Hope Christian's lopsided win over Del Norte.     [player_tooltip player_id='1155116' first='Jahari' last='Morehead'], Eldorado: Amassed nearly 300 receiving yards on nine receptions, 4 for touchdowns of 28, 89, 80 and 53 yards, in Eldorado's victory over Organ Mountain at Wilson Stadium. Most impressively, he did all that in just over one half of football.   [player_tooltip player_id='1613490' first='Evan' last='Nanez'], Cleveland: The rapidly rising sophomore scored 3 different ways -  rushing, receiving and kickoff return - in Cleveland's win Saturday at Centennial.    [player_tooltip player_id='1154954' first='Hershul' last='Olloway'], St. Pius X: 8 carries for 176 yards and 2 TD + 3 catches for 57 yards in St. Pius X's win over West Mesa Saturday at Community Stadium.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137875' first='Tristen' last='Onsurez'], Loving: Threw for 224 yards and 2 TD in Loving's shutout win over Estancia.     [player_tooltip player_id='1606076' first='Hunter' last='Parmeter'], Las Cruces: 12 tackles, 2.0 TFL and 1.0 sack in Las Cruces' lopsided win over Mayfield.   [player_tooltip player_id='1139144' first='Bryce' last='Parra'], Artesia: Now Artesia's No. 1 RB, Parra rushed for 195 yards on just 9 carries as the Bulldogs dominated the Eddy County War game over Carlsbad.     [player_tooltip player_id='854281' first='Bobby' last='Parraz'], Loving: Rushed for 94 yards and 3 TD in Loving's win over Estancia.     Spirit Penn-Cook, Volcano Vista: The Hawks' QB threw for 117 yards and rushed for 110 yards, including a 61-yard TD gallop, in his first career start at QB for Volcano Vista.     [player_tooltip player_id='1633802' first='Gianluca' last='Ramirez'], Atrisco Heritage: 180 total yards + 1 TD in Atrisco Heritage's loss to Rio Rancho.   [player_tooltip player_id='1357130' first='Juan' last='Rios'], Gadsden: 156 rushing yards and 2 TD on 17 carries in Gadsden's win over Chaparral Saturday.      [player_tooltip player_id='1416992' first='D'Marcus' last='Rodriguez'], Pojoaque Valley: Rushed for 129 yards on 14 carries in the Elks' lopsided win over Crownpoint.   Ethan Rolon, Rio Rancho: Rolon got his season off to a solid start by scoring multiple TDs in Rio Rancho's convincing win over Atrisco Heritage.   [player_tooltip player_id='1613434' first='Nolan' last='Romero-Williams'], Eldorado: 110 rushing yards and 2 TD on 12 carries in the Eagles' win over Organ Mountain.     [player_tooltip player_id='1600087' first='Lorenzo' last='Sedillo-Urban'], Legacy Academy: Threw for 245 yards on 10 completions in Legacy Academy's win over Laguna Acoma.   [player_tooltip player_id='1672806' first='Marco' last='Soto Jr.'], Artesia: Led the Artesia defense with 14 tackles and scored on an 86-yard fumble return in the Bulldogs'  Eddy County War win over Carlsbad.     [player_tooltip player_id='1600843' first='Kamal' last='Stith'], St. Michael's: Threw 2 TD passes and rushed for 2 TD as the Horsemen began defense of their Class 3A title with a shutout win over Taos.   [player_tooltip player_id='1599923' first='Michael' last='Storms III'], Valencia: Rushed for 240 yards and 4 TD on a workhorse 23 carries to lift Valencia to an impressive road win at Kirtland Central.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137898' first='Bodi' last='True'], Manzano: Completed 16-of-30 passes for 196 yards and 2 TD in Manzano's loss to Highland.   [player_tooltip player_id='1266504' first='Edel' last='Villa'], Artesia: 11 tackles and 1 interception in Artesia's win over Carlsbad.     [player_tooltip player_id='1606042' first='Denton' last='Walter'], Las Cruces: 11 tackles, team-high 3.0 TFL and 1.0 sack against Mayfield.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604784' first='Cael' last='Walton'], Raton: Rushed for 126 yards on 11 carries and amassed 154 total yards in Raton's mercy-rule win over Tohatchi.   Aurelius Wiley, Volcano Vista: 4 receptions for 72 yards, 5 rushes for 57 yards and filled in nicely when starting QB Spirit Peen-Cook left the win over La Cueva due to an injury.   Darren Williams, Hope Christian: 7 receptions for 205 yards and 3 TD to help lead the Huskies to a big win over Del Norte.   Kyle Williams, Roswell: Led the Roswell defense with 12 tackles, 1 TFL and 1 PBU against Los Lunas.    [player_tooltip player_id='1605005' first='Brock' last='Wright'], Carlsbad: Rushed for 130 yards on 21 carries in Carlsbad's loss to Artesia in the Eddy County War.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604984' first='Shamus' last='Wright'], Hobbs: 238 rushing yards and 3 TD on 14 carries in the Eagles's win over Lea County rival Lovington.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 1 Vs Jal 10/13 Passing (77%) 147.1 QBR 129 Passing Yards 2 Touchdowns 13 Carries 50 Yards 2 Touchdowns<a href="https://t.co/AQKfEdHGPS">https://t.co/AQKfEdHGPS</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKelleyLee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKelleyLee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDavis04?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDavis04</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNellyV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNellyV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Eck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Eck</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTwelveGage?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTwelveGage</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DDemonFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DDemonFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coacholney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coacholney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKyser?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKyser</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1155032' first='CJ' last='Granados'] (@cj_granados10) <a href="https://twitter.com/cj_granados10/status/1960024423001383393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 1 highlights 55-42 W vs Centennial HS 18/24 (75%) passing 292 yards passing 314 TOT 3 passing TD 1 rushing TD 0 INT<a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_RGarza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_RGarza</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Ridenour?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Ridenour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nmpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmpreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesDYodice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JamesDYodice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SebastianNoel47?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SebastianNoel47</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamDiehl15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdamDiehl15</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MooseB90?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MooseB90</a> <a href="https://t.co/mmFzKvD58q">pic.twitter.com/mmFzKvD58q</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='851873' first='Jordan' last='Kekoa Hatch'] (@Kekoa1_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kekoa1_/status/1959695324458680413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Very first varsity dub‼️ Huge thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDezAnaya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDezAnaya</a> for leading us into a great season 🙌🔥 Let's keep it rolling — let's go Bulldogs 🐾💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VarsityWin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VarsityWin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BulldogPride?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BulldogPride</a> <a href="https://t.co/Bjh0iD5JrZ">pic.twitter.com/Bjh0iD5JrZ</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1684452' first='Nijion' last='Bokor'] (@shadow_god09) <a href="https://twitter.com/shadow_god09/status/1959365942745710603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 1 WIN 61-6✅ 11 carries 126 yds 2 receptions 105 yds 266 All purpose 4 touchdowns - <a href="https://t.co/soaXMJPEeR">https://t.co/soaXMJPEeR</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1137388' first='Daniel' last='Amaro'] (@AmaroDaniel22) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmaroDaniel22/status/1959765182626115958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 1 vs. West Mesa Highlights 3 Catches 162 yards 2 TD's 3 Carries 15 Yards 2 Solo Tackles 2 Assist Tackles 1PBU<a href="https://twitter.com/thecoachflakes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thecoachflakes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRuss_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRuss_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nmpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmpreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://t.co/574sINavPP">pic.twitter.com/574sINavPP</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1155012' first='Curtis' last='Flakes III'] (@CurtisFlakes1) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisFlakes1/status/1959794003697963318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/NjvAbnzrDM">https://t.co/NjvAbnzrDM</a>. Week 1 vs Abq Bulldogs 7 tackles 5 solo, 4 car-14 yds and 2 kick returns for 74 yards— [player_tooltip player_id='1267176' first='Jalil' last='Dixon'] (@Jalil_Dixon_6) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jalil_Dixon_6/status/1959807342209282420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Touchdown #4 <a href="https://t.co/XjwWk5sj6t">pic.twitter.com/XjwWk5sj6t</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1548456' first='Matthew' last='Stagman'] (@mstagman_) <a href="https://twitter.com/mstagman_/status/1959798962036310308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 1: 2 receiving touchdowns 143 yards receiving in Win. CO/26<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_NMAA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_NMAA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247recruiting</a> <a href="https://t.co/rWPFEz884C">https://t.co/rWPFEz884C</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/agtg?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#agtg</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1248675' first='Joaquin' last='Baca'] (@JBMateo06) <a href="https://twitter.com/JBMateo06/status/1960080747110547941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Marco Soto hits the end zone, flanked by Charlie Campbell (25) and [player_tooltip player_id='1672821' first='Miguel' last='Soto'] (23), following an 86-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown. 📸 TJ Palma - Artesia Bulldog Paw Prints <a href="https://t.co/08778fTU6z">pic.twitter.com/08778fTU6z</a>— 🏈 Brienne Green 🐾 (@ArtesiaSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArtesiaSports/status/1959081781791240660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Highlights from week one 55-42 Win against Centennial <a href="https://t.co/cgLnPOjc0M">https://t.co/cgLnPOjc0M</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Ridenour?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Ridenour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_RGarza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_RGarza</a> <a href="https://t.co/T7KXAYTjHs">pic.twitter.com/T7KXAYTjHs</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1637643' first='Wyatt' last='Lohr'] (@WyattLohr) <a href="https://twitter.com/WyattLohr/status/1959800978167021678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2025</a></blockquote>

Week 1 of the New Mexico High School Football Season was packed with exciting action throughout the state. Here are some of the top performers: