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The Sensational Seventy: Top Performers of Week 5

The Sensational Seventy: Top Performers of Week 5
Scott Hood
Scott Hood September 22, 2025 @ 10:02 PM
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Arion Lopez
Arion Lopez 5'8" | 140 lbs | LB | 2028
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Luis Rodriguez
Luis Rodriguez RB | 2028
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Carlo Baca
Carlo Baca 5'7" | 140 lbs | WR | 2027
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Dylan Baca
Dylan Baca 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR | 2026
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Hayden Watkins
Hayden Watkins 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB | 2026
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Andres Romero
Andres Romero 5'9" | 160 lbs | LB | 2026
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Michael Diaz
Michael Diaz 5'9" | 195 lbs | DB | 2026
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Josiah Madrid
Josiah Madrid 5'11" | 190 lbs | QB/RB | 2026
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Julius Lueras
Julius Lueras 5'10" | 240 lbs | OL/DL/DL | 2027
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Derrick Warren
Derrick Warren 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB/ATH | 2026
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Romeo Ellis
Romeo Ellis 5'11" | 150 lbs | DB | 2026
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Aidan Gluhm
Aidan Gluhm 5'11" | 180 lbs | LB/ATH | 2026
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Aiden Gonzales
Aiden Gonzales 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/ATH | 2028
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Ethan Carter
Ethan Carter 5'8" | 150 lbs | DB | 2028
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Zaiden Baker
Zaiden Baker DB | 2028
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Mason Fikany
Mason Fikany RB | 2028
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Broden Price
Broden Price 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR | 2028
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Hunter Parmeter
Hunter Parmeter 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB | 2027
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Brad Mallory
Brad Mallory 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB | 2027
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Denton Walter
Denton Walter 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB/ATH | 2027
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Junior Medrano
Junior Medrano 5'10" | 160 lbs | QB | 2027
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Zachary Perez
Zachary Perez RB | 2027
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Dailen Ramirez
Dailen Ramirez 5'8" | RB | 2027
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Gonzalo Cano
Gonzalo Cano 5'8" | QB | 2027
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Jordan Herrera
Jordan Herrera 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB | 2027
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Braddock Beaty
Braddock Beaty 6'2" | 160 lbs | WR | 2026
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Sean Torres
Sean Torres 5'10" | 155 lbs | RB | 2026
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Kamal Stith
Kamal Stith 6'0" | 155 lbs | QB | 2026
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Nathanael Best
Nathanael Best 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB | 2026
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Salid Rashid
Salid Rashid 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB | 2026
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Michael Storms III
Michael Storms III 5'8" | 150 lbs | RB | 2026
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Troy Logan
Troy Logan 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB | 2026
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Xavier Ochoa
Xavier Ochoa 6'0" | 150 lbs | DB | 2026
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Jahleel Lewis
Jahleel Lewis 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB | 2027
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Gabe Gonzales
Gabe Gonzales 5'9" | 140 lbs | WR/DB | 2027
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D’Marcus Rodriguez
D’Marcus Rodriguez 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB/QB | 2026
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Alberto Landeros
Alberto Landeros 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB | 2026
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Tootie McNeil
Tootie McNeil 6'2" | 165 lbs | DB | 2026
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Colton McKibben
Colton McKibben 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB/ATH | 2027
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Jaden Leyba-Moya
Jaden Leyba-Moya 5'3" | 115 lbs | RB | 2027
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Nathan Gonzales
Nathan Gonzales ATH | 2027
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Lennon Ananins
Lennon Ananins 5'10" | 140 lbs | K | 2027
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Aiden Maldonado
Aiden Maldonado 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH | 2027
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Tyvin Howard
Tyvin Howard 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR | 2027
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Ryan Hunt
Ryan Hunt 6'3" | 190 lbs | DL/TE/TE | 2027
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Francisco Winnikoff
Francisco Winnikoff 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR | 2026
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Bryce Parra
Bryce Parra 5'10" | 150 lbs | RB | 2026
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Bodi True
Bodi True 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB | 2026
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Cardenio Chavez
Cardenio Chavez 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR | 2026
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Elijah Rivero
Elijah Rivero 5'9" | 150 lbs | WR | 2026
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Jayden Gutierrez
Jayden Gutierrez 5'8" | 160 lbs | WR | 2026
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Kyler Reaves
Kyler Reaves 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB | 2026
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Jose Tapia
Jose Tapia WR | 2026
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Daniel Amaro
Daniel Amaro 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB | 2026
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RJ Montoya
RJ Montoya 5'8" | 170 lbs | QB | 2026
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Kaiden Reese
Kaiden Reese 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB | 2026
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Robert Castaneda
Robert Castaneda 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR | 2026
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Aaron Eliserio
Aaron Eliserio DB | 2026
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David Chavez
David Chavez 5'10" | 130 lbs | LB | 2026
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Ashdyn Urban
Ashdyn Urban 5'6" | 145 lbs | DB | 2026
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Tristin Fernandez
Tristin Fernandez 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB/LB | 2026
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Garet Gonzalez
Garet Gonzalez RB | 2026
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Hayes Baum
Hayes Baum 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB | 2026
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Isaiah Goree
Isaiah Goree 6'1" | 155 lbs | WR | 2026
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Isaiah Dominguez
Isaiah Dominguez 5'5" | 140 lbs | RB/DB/DB | 2026
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Israel Nieto
Israel Nieto 5'10" | 150 lbs | QB | 2026
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Jordan Kekoa Hatch
Jordan Kekoa Hatch 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 of the New&nbsp; Mexico high school football season was filled with plenty of outstanding performances. Here is this week's Sensational Seventy:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137388' first='Daniel' last='Amaro'], Las Cruces</strong>: Each week, Amaro strengthens his status as one of the leading contenders for the 2025 New Mexico Heisman Trophy. In fact, you can reasonably argue Amaro tops the list. Against Hobbs, Amaro rushed for 220 yards and 5 TD on a workhorse 26 carries. Finished with 258 total yards. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 5 WIN 52-13✅ <br>vs Hobbs #7<br>26 carries 220 yds<br>2 receptions 18 receiving yds <br>5 touchdowns <br>- <a href="https://t.co/Fo1j0W8d63">https://t.co/Fo1j0W8d63</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1137388' first='Daniel' last='Amaro'] (@AmaroDaniel22) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmaroDaniel22/status/1969807873556541645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155255' first='Lennon' last='Ananins'], Carlsbad</strong>: Tied for team high with 12 tackles with 2.0 TFL in Carlsbad's close loss to Centennial. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1787566' first='Carlo' last='Baca'], Los Alamos</strong>: 3 receptions for 59 yards + 2 INT on defense in the Hilltoppers' win over Capital. Also had a 5-yard rushing TD on his only carry of the night. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1751672' first='Dylan' last='Baca'], Los Alamos</strong>: The senior had 8 receptions for 199 yards and 2 TD in the Hilltoppers' win over Capital. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613430' first='Zaiden' last='Baker'], Hot Springs</strong>: Scored 2 rushing TD and totaled 192 yards in Hot Springs' comeback win over NMMI. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854199' first='Hayes' last='Baum'], Cibola</strong>: Baum, a UNM Lobos commit, continues to impress on both sides of the ball. Taking advantage of his speed, Baum rushed for 175 yards and 3 TD + 6 tackles on defense to lead the significantly improved Cougars past Clovis at rainy Leon Williams Stadium.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1600876' first='Braddock' last='Beaty'], Hobbs</strong>: 7 receptions for 118 yards and 1 TD in the Eagles' loss to Las Cruces. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1600835' first='Nathanael' last='Best'], Alamogordo</strong>: Rushed for a school record 346 yards and 2 TD on 23 carries in Alamogordo's win over Organ Mountain. Best's longest run was 93 yards. Also threw 2 TD passes. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604925' first='Gonzalo' last='Cano'], Belen</strong>: Nicknamed ‘Chalito,' the Eagles' QB rushed for 213 yards and threw for 171 yards in Belen's big win over Del Norte. Accounted for 6 TD. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137066' first='Robert' last='Castaneda'], Carlsbad</strong>: 3 receptions for 121 yards and 2 TD in Carlsbad's loss to Centennial.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Manual Chavarria, Bloomfield</strong>: Threw for 143 yards on just 5 completions as Bloomfield mercy-ruled Aztec.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137878' first='Cardenio' last='Chavez'], Grants</strong>: 4 receptions for 159 yards and 3 TD + 128 punt return yards and 1 TD + 1 INT on defense in Grants' mercy-rule win over Kirtland Central. Grants is 4-1 and playing well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 5 highlights vs Kirtland<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1137878' first='Cardenio' last='Chavez'] C/O26 Wr/DB<br>4 total td<br>4 receptions <br>159 recieving yards <br>128 return yards <br>3 receiving touchdowns <br>1 punt return touchdown <br>1 interception <br>1 pbu <br>3 solo tackles <a href="https://twitter.com/GHSCoachBrown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GHSCoachBrown</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nmprepcosports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmprepcosports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://t.co/PQAsGsRvNY">https://t.co/PQAsGsRvNY</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1137878' first='Cardenio' last='Chavez'] (@Cardenio_chavez) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardenio_chavez/status/1970185734012445098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854299' first='David' last='Chavez'], Santa Rosa</strong>: Rushed for 113 yards and 2 TD on 23 carries + 11 tackles on defense in Santa Rosa's won over West Las Vegas.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devon Chavez, Estancia</strong>: Chavez has been one of the most impressive freshmen in the state through 5 weeks. Saturday, he rushed for 149 yards and 2 TD on 20 carries against Hope Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Juan Cuevas, Estancia</strong>: Rushed for 96 yards and 2 TD on 19 carries + 11 tackles on defense against Hope Christian. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1748941' first='Michael' last='Diaz'], Las Cruces</strong>: Made 14 tackles in Las Cruces' win over Hobbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='853063' first='Isaiah' last='Dominguez'], St. Michael's</strong>: Scored TDs on St. Michael's first two possessions in Saturday's lopsided win over Eunice, including a 29-yard run on the Horsemen's 2<sup>nd</sup> play from scrimmage. He soon added a 6-yard run as St. Michael's ran away from the Cardinals early and caught a TD pass from QB [player_tooltip player_id='1600843' first='Kamal' last='Stith'] in the third quarter. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1672473' first='Romeo' last='Ellis'], Albuquerque High</strong>: Returned a punt 49 yards for a TD in Albuquerque High's shutout of Atrisco Heritage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854297' first='Tristin' last='Fernandez'], Grants</strong>: Threw for 350 yards on just 9 completions (38.9 yards per completion) + 16 tackles with 2.0 TFL, 1 QB hurry + 1 INT in Grants' mercy-rule win over Kirtland Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613409' first='Mason' last='Fikany'], Ruidoso</strong>: Rushed 10 times for 151 yards and 3 TD + 83 passing yards on 7-of-8 passing in Ruidoso's mercy-rule win over Socorro.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tristan Garcia, Gallup</strong>: Completed 18-of-28 passes for 164 yards and 1 TD in Gallup's win over Tohatchi. Gallup appears to be much improved under first-year head coach Lawrence Garcia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1672368' first='Aidan' last='Gluhm'], Hobbs</strong>: The underrated Gluhm made 16 tackles in the Eagles' loss to Las Cruces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613703' first='Aiden' last='Gonzales'], Volcano Vista</strong>: Made 5 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1 INT (50-yard return) and returned 2 kicks in the Hawks' win over Eldorado.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 5 highlights vs Eldorado HS<br><br>5 solo tackles<br>1.0 TFL<br>6.8 Tckl/G<br>1 interception <br>50 yd return <br>Lead team in tackles <br>2028 FS/SS<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWallin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWallin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachList13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachList13</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSitdikov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSitdikov</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Valdez5Island?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Valdez5Island</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vvhsfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vvhsfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nmpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmpreps</a> <a href="https://t.co/J1MnYvmIOS">pic.twitter.com/J1MnYvmIOS</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1613703' first='Aiden' last='Gonzales'] (@aidengonzales0) <a href="https://twitter.com/aidengonzales0/status/1969959565468082343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1532837' first='Gabe' last='Gonzales'], Valley</strong>: 7 receptions for 113 yards in Valley's close loss to Miyamura.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155256' first='Nathan' last='Gonzales'], Robertson</strong>: Threw for 207 yards + 3 tackles and 1 forced fumble in Robertson's road win at Raton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alex Gonzalez, Gallup</strong>: Rushed for 103 yards on 14 carries in Gallup's win over Tohatchi. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854287' first='Garet' last='Gonzalez'], Dexter</strong>: Rushed for 124 yards and 1 TD on 13 carries + 1 INT of defense in Dexter's decisive road victory over Hatch Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='853566' first='Isaiah' last='Goree'], La Cueva</strong>: 9 receptions for 134 yards and 2 TD in La Cueva's OT win at Farmington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137475' first='Jayden' last='Gutierrez'], Lovington</strong>: Threw for 109 yards + 65 rushing yards and 2 TD + 43-yard punt in Lovington's win over Goddard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='851873' first='Jordan' last='Kekoa Hatch'], Cleveland</strong>: Completed 19-of-25 passes for 288 yards and 4 TD in the Storm's home win over El Paso (TX) Pebble Hills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 5 Highlights<br>42-17 W vs Pebble Hills (TX)<br>19/25 passing<br>288 yards passing<br>24 yards rushing <br>(312 total yards)<br>4 TD<br>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/nmprepcosports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmprepcosports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamDiehl15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AdamDiehl15</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SebastianNoel47?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SebastianNoel47</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesDYodice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JamesDYodice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MooseB90?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MooseB90</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jchester17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jchester17</a> <a href="https://t.co/pExWLFIrsY">pic.twitter.com/pExWLFIrsY</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='851873' first='Jordan' last='Kekoa Hatch'] (@Kekoa1_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kekoa1_/status/1969778361405944303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604744' first='Jordan' last='Herrera'], Los Alamos</strong>: Rushed for 107 yards on 12 carries in the Hilltoppers' home win over Capital.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155065' first='Tyvin' last='Howard'], Chaparral</strong>: 2 Interceptions in Chaparral's huge road win at Albuquerque Academy. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155019' first='Ryan' last='Hunt'], St. Michael's</strong>: Led the Horsemen's impressive defensive performance against Eunice when they limited the Cardinals to a late game TD in a convincing victory. Hunt had 2+ sacks and wreaked havoc in the Eunice offensive backfield all afternoon long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266534' first='Alberto' last='Landeros'], Albuquerque High</strong>: Rushed for 117 yards on 17 carries in the Bulldogs' win over Atrisco Heritage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213336' first='Jaden' last='Leyba-Moya'], Pojoaque Valley</strong>: Rushed for 128 yards on just 11 carries in Pojoaque Valley's loss at Hozho Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1594010' first='Jahleel' last='Lewis'], Sandia</strong>: Threw for over 300 yards and 1 TD and rushed for 2 more TD in Sandia's road win over Santa Fe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 5 <br>38-19 W<br>21/32 (66%)<br>319 Passing Yards<br>1 Passing Touchdown<br>90 Rushing Yards <br>2 Rushing Touchdowns <br>(409 Total Yards) <a href="https://twitter.com/tony_mccoy3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tony_mccoy3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachwilder0917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachwilder0917</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesDYodice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JamesDYodice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Avina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Avina</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_CoachElliott?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_CoachElliott</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nmpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmpreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ErikHamburg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ErikHamburg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_JTGreeno?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_JTGreeno</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJT16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJT16</a> <a href="https://t.co/oJDxD4d5rb">pic.twitter.com/oJDxD4d5rb</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1594010' first='Jahleel' last='Lewis'] (@JahleelLewis1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JahleelLewis1/status/1969830054030111217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599859' first='Troy' last='Logan'], Cleveland</strong>: Rushed for 101 yards and 2 TD on 9 carries + 6 tackles and 2 sacks on defense in the Storm's home win over El Paso (TX) Pebble Hills. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1827285' first='Arion' last='Lopez'], Loving</strong>: Led the Falcons defense with 13 tackles (11 solo) in the win over Newcomb.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1685105' first='Julius' last='Lueras'], Albuquerque High</strong>: Registered 11 pancake blocks in Albuquerque High's win over Atrisco Heritage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1248663' first='Colton' last='McKibben'], Carlsbad</strong>: Made 12 tackles in Carlsbad's close loss to Centennial.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266497' first='Tootie' last='McNeil'], Artesia</strong>: Had an 80+ yard Pick-6 INT in Artesia's road win at Gadsden. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1709925' first='Josiah' last='Madrid'], Silver</strong>: The Colts QB completed 16-of-29 passes for 143 yards and 1 TD in Silver's close loss to Valencia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155132' first='Aiden' last='Maldonado'], Sandia</strong>: Key 87-yard Pick-6 Interception towards the end of the 3<sup>rd</sup> quarter denied Santa Fe and helped propel Sandia to its 1<sup>st</sup> win of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1606069' first='Brad' last='Mallory'], Los Lunas</strong>: Made 15 tackles with 5.0 TFL, 4 QB hurries + 1 forced fumble in the Tigers' big win over West Mesa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonah Marez, Valley</strong>: Completed 14-of-22 passes for 283 yards and 1 TD in Valley's close loss at Miyamura.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>F</strong><strong>abian Mascorro, Dexter</strong>: Three tackles for loss and 2 sacks in Dexter's lopsided win at Hatch Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christian Maynes, Silver</strong>: Made 16 tackles with 1.0 TFL in Silver's close loss to Valencia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1605057' first='Junior' last='Medrano'], Hobbs</strong>: Emerging as one of the top dual threat QBs in the state. Completed 17-of-32 passes for 205 yards and 1 TD + rushed 18 times for 176 yards and 1 TD + 61-yard punt in the Eagles' loss to Las Cruces. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Damien Moreno, Alamogordo</strong>: Team-high 7 tackles + 2 INT to spark the Tigers' defense + 5 kickoffs (1 TB) in a win over Organ Mountain. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137124' first='RJ' last='Montoya'], Hope Christian</strong>: Threw 3 TD passes, including a 60-yard strike to [player_tooltip player_id='1613629' first='Ethan' last='Carter'], in the Huskies win over Estancia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='851884' first='Israel' last='Nieto'], Chaparral</strong>: Threw 2 TD passes (55 and 40 yards) to [player_tooltip player_id='854303' first='Aaron' last='Eliserio'] in the final 13 minutes as the Lobos snapped a 20-20 tie with a pair of scores to pull away from Albuquerque Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599566' first='Xavier' last='Ochoa'], Mayfield</strong>: The Trojans QB accounted for 5 TD, 4 rushing, in Mayfield's win over Santa Teresa. All 4 of Ochoa's 4 rushing TD were 38 yards or longer. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tristin Onsurez, Loving</strong>: Completed 11-of-18 passes for 266 yards and 3 TD in Loving's home win over Newcomb. Finished with 299 total yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1606076' first='Hunter' last='Parmeter'], Las Cruces</strong>: Made 13 tackles in the Bulldawgs' win over Hobbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1139144' first='Bryce' last='Parra'], Artesia</strong>: Rushed for 123 yards, including an 82-yard TD sprint on the Bulldogs' 1<sup>st</sup> offensive snap, on 5 carries in Artesia's road win at Gadsden.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1605046' first='Zachary' last='Perez']-Verdeja, Valley</strong>: Rushed for 113 yards and 4 TD on a workhorse 27 carries in Valley's close loss at Miyamura. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613352' first='Broden' last='Price'], Manzano</strong>: 7 receptions for 108 yards and 3 TD + 33-yard kickoff return + Pick-6 INT (4 TD total) in Manzano's road win at Portales. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1605033' first='Dailen' last='Ramirez'], Centennial</strong>: Rushed for 209 yards and 2 TD on a workhorse 29 carries in Centennial's wild and crazy win at Carlsbad. Also completed two passes for 49 yards. Finished with 294 total yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1600795' first='Salid' last='Rashid'], Miyamura</strong>: The Patriots' dynamic QB threw for 154 yards and rushed for 86 yards in Miyamura's exciting win over Valley. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137465' first='Kyler' last='Reaves'], Lovington</strong>: 6 tackles on defense + 1 QB hurry + 19-yard INT return for TD in Lovington's win over Goddard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137088' first='Kaiden' last='Reese'], Los Lunas</strong>: The Tigers QB rushed for 166 yards on just 6 carries + 98 passing yards in Los Lunas' lopsided win over West Mesa.       </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137867' first='Elijah' last='Rivero'], Lovington</strong>: Caught 5 passes for 60 yards &nbsp;and 1 TD + 5 tackles and 1 INT on defense + 44-yard punt return for TD in Lovington's win over Goddard. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1826036' first='Luis' last='Rodriguez'], Roswell</strong>: The promising sophomore made his varsity debut for the Coyotes a memorable one as he rushed 8 times for 115 yards to spark Roswell past Deming. Four of Rodriguez's 8 carries went for 19+ yards. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1416992' first='D'Marcus' last='Rodriguez'], Pojoaque Valley</strong>: Rushed for 122 yards on 20 carries in the Elks' loss at Hozho Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1749304' first='Andres' last='Romero'], Los Lunas</strong>: Made 10 tackles with 3.0 TFL and 5 QB hurries to key the Tigers defense against West Mesa. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Talon Stowell, Farmington</strong>: Rushed for 119 yards on 19 carries in Farmington's OT loss to La Cueva.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599923' first='Michael' last='Storms III'], Valencia</strong>: Rushed for 95 yards and 1 TD on a workhorse 25 carries against a physical Silver defense in the Jaguars' huge road win in Silver City.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137423' first='Jose' last='Tapia'], Highland</strong>: Rushed for 155 yards and 1 TD on 20 carries + 1 interception on defense in Highland's win over Rio Grande. The Hornets ran the ball 59 times against the Ravens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1600859' first='Sean' last='Torres'], Miyamura</strong>: Rushed for 103 yards on 20 carries on Miyamura's thrilling win over Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137898' first='Bodi' last='True'], Manzano</strong>: Completed 18-of-25 passes for 305 yards and 5 TD in Manzano's win at Portales. Also 4-of-5 PAT.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854298' first='Ashdyn' last='Urban'], Ruidoso</strong>: Rushed for 120 yards and 3 TD with a pair of 2-point conversions on offense + 5 tackles, 1.5 TFL and 1 forced fumble on defense + 2 kickoff returns for 89 yards. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Vince Varela, Manzano</strong>: Made 8 tackles and 5.0 TFL + 3 sacks + 1 QB hurry in Manzano's win at Portales. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1672571' first='Derrick' last='Warren'], Artesia</strong>: Completed 11-of-14 passes for 164 yards and 3 TD in Artesia's weather-shortened win at Gadsden. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1606042' first='Denton' last='Walter'], Las Cruces</strong>: Made 20 tackles with 1 sack and 2 QB hurries in Las Cruces' win over Hobbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1751662' first='Hayden' last='Watkins'], Los Alamos</strong>: Completed 14-of-20 passes for 299 yards and 2 TD in the Hilltoppers' home win over Capital.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aurelius Wiley, Volcano Vista</strong>: Showcased his elite athleticism at quarterback by rushing for 167 yards and 4 TD on 17 carries + 84 passing yards  in the Hawk's win over Eldorado.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 5 vs Eldorado HS<br><br>178 Rushing Yards<br>4 Rushing TDs<br>9/15 60% 101 Passing Yards<br>1 Passing TD<br><br>QB SLOT,CO 2027<a href="https://twitter.com/UNMLoboFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNMLoboFB</a><a href="https://twitter.com/nmmibroncos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmmibroncos</a><a href="https://twitter.com/NMStateFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NMStateFootball</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a><a href="https://twitter.com/CSAPrepStar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CSAPrepStar</a><a href="https://twitter.com/mister_football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MISTER_FOOTBALL</a><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWallin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWallin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vvhsfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vvhsfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Valdez5Island?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Valdez5Island</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_jb71?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_jb71</a><a href="https://t.co/wPO1d5JscZ">https://t.co/wPO1d5JscZ</a></p>&mdash; Aurelius Wiley (@AureliusWiley) <a href="https://twitter.com/AureliusWiley/status/1969901164805406910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1142363' first='Francisco' last='Winnikoff'], Las Cruces</strong>: 6 receptions for 86 yards and 1 TD in the Bulldawgs' win over Hobbs at rainy Field of Dreams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 5 vs Pebble Hills <br>42-17<a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_RGarza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_RGarza</a> <a href="https://t.co/dapdYYuZBt">pic.twitter.com/dapdYYuZBt</a></p>&mdash; Damion Jose Lopez (@dlopez74strm) <a href="https://twitter.com/dlopez74strm/status/1970315295354159218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Battled in Farmington and got the W. <a href="https://twitter.com/LaCuevaFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaCuevaFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nmpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmpreps</a> <a href="https://t.co/fgsysfG2h4">pic.twitter.com/fgsysfG2h4</a></p>&mdash; Skyler (Sarge) Sargent 7️⃣8️⃣ (@SSarge2026) <a href="https://twitter.com/SSarge2026/status/1970286937308364841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Game Hilights @ mayfield <br>10 receptions / 156 yards / 15.6 yards per catch / One 2pt Conversion <a href="https://t.co/CD6vueDjYC">pic.twitter.com/CD6vueDjYC</a></p>&mdash; Santiago Arellano (@SantiagoA2__) <a href="https://twitter.com/SantiagoA2__/status/1969847831381840230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->

Week 5 of the New  Mexico high school football season was filled with plenty of outstanding performances. Here is this week's Sensational Seventy:

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