Sensational Seventy: Top Performers Of Week 2

Week 2 of the New Mexico High School Football Season was packed with exciting action throughout the state. Here are some of the top performers (listed in alphabetical order):   Victor Aguilar, West Mesa: Led the Mustangs past Mayfield by rushing for 125 yards on 14 carries.   [player_tooltip player_id='1787093' first='Hector' last='Alvarez'], Santa Teresa: Rushed for 120 yards on 18 carries in Santa Teresa's close loss at El Paso (TX) Mountain View.   Danny Amaro, Las Cruces: Amaro is off to a fantastic start to the season. In the Bulldawgs' Thursday night win over Volcano Vista, he rushed for 210 yards and 4 TD on 16 carries. Through 2 games, he has 336 yards rushing with 7 TD.   [player_tooltip player_id='1748730' first='Emmanuel' last='Apodaca'], Cibola: Rushed for 107 yards on 15 carries in Cibola's win over Sandia.   [player_tooltip player_id='1266897' first='Caleb' last='Aranda'], Lovington: Quite the weekend for Aranda. He booted a 48-yard field goal and boomed a 54-yard punt in Lovington's win over Portales. Sunday, he was offered by Eastern New Mexico.      [player_tooltip player_id='1248675' first='Joaquin' last='Baca'], Pojoaque Valley: 2 receptions for 88 yards + 2 interceptions on defense in Pojoaque Valley's 2OT win over Hot Springs.   [player_tooltip player_id='854199' first='Hayes' last='Baum'], Cibola: Baum earned a scholarship to New Mexico with his stellar linebacker play but he's also a fantastic Wildcat quarterback as we learned in Cibola's win over Sandia. Baum rushed for 167 yards and 4 TD on 15 carries + 5 tackles on defense. Quite a night for the UNM commit.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HIGHLIGHT WEEK 1-2 STATS ✝️ 338 TOTAL YARDS 5 TDS 13TKLS 1 SACK 1 INT 4 0B HURRYS<a href="https://t.co/Sz4lNHPxJp">https://t.co/Sz4lNHPxJp</a> <a href="https://t.co/8Hn3r6SglX">pic.twitter.com/8Hn3r6SglX</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='854199' first='Hayes' last='Baum'] (@The__Baum) <a href="https://twitter.com/The__Baum/status/1962312339807465581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='1600876' first='Braddock' last='Beaty'], Hobbs: 4 receptions for 93 yards and 2 TD + 5-of-6 on PATs in the Eagles' loss at Artesia.   [player_tooltip player_id='1600835' first='Nathanael' last='Best'], Alamogordo: Rushed for 2 TD and threw for another as Alamogordo beat Roswell in a game halted several times by weather and security concerns.   [player_tooltip player_id='853757' first='Ulisses' last='Castro'], Bernalillo: Castro has been an elite WR and defensive player for Bernalillo but has unselfishly taken over a large chunk of the QB duties after the Spartans starter was injured. Thursday, he threw for 101 yards and the game-winner in OT as Bernalillo won a defensive battle against Highland.   Devon Chavez, Estancia: After a solid Week 1 performance, the Bears freshman QB rushed for 166 yards and 1 TD on 19 carries in Estancia's close loss to Eunice.   Julian Chavez, Las Cruces: 4 pancake blocks in Las Cruces' win over Volcano Vista.   [player_tooltip player_id='1606048' first='Xander' last='Chavez'], Legacy Academy: Made 20 tackles in Legacy's close loss to Hope Christian on Saturday.   Juan Cuevas, Estancia: Just a freshman, he rushed for 132 yards and 1 TD on 22 carries in Estancia's close loss to Eunice.   Corbyn Dominguez, Artesia: Booted a 47-yard field goal in the Bulldogs' shootout win over Hobbs.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">47 Yard Field Goal🎯 <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a><a href="https://twitter.com/artesiafootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@artesiafootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/jFtDkHU2Ta">pic.twitter.com/jFtDkHU2Ta</a>— Corbyn Dominguez (@CorbynDominguez) <a href="https://twitter.com/CorbynDominguez/status/1962264386434973971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='1599893' first='Joseph' last='Duran'], Bernalillo: Made one of the biggest plays of Week 2 when he leaped over multiple Highland defenders and hauled in a game-tying 85-yard TD catch with just over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter. Bernalillo won in OT.      Kael Farley, Piedra Vista: Made 13 tackles + averaged 46.9 yards on 7 punts _ 2 rushing TD in Piedra Vista's win over Bloomfield.    [player_tooltip player_id='854297' first='Tristin' last='Fernandez'], Grants: Threw for 223 yards + 60 yards rushing in Grants' loss to St. Pius X.     [player_tooltip player_id='1613409' first='Mason' last='Fikany'], Ruidoso: Rushed for 120 yards and 1 TD on 14 carries + 3 receptions for 34 yards in Ruidoso's grinding win over Tularosa. Finished with 196 all-purpose yards.   [player_tooltip player_id='1600953' first='Zach' last='Friberg'], Ruidoso: Made 12 tackles + 1.5 TFL in the Warriors' victory over Tularosa.   [player_tooltip player_id='1600974' first='Carlos' last='Gamboa'], Las Cruces: Made 16 tackles and 4.0 sacks in the Bulldawgs' win over Volcano Vista. Key role on a Las Cruces attacking defense that registered 12 sacks and 12 QB hurries against the Hawks.      [player_tooltip player_id='1266996' first='Carlos' last='Garcia'], Miyamura: Rushed for 149 yards and 3 TD in the Patriots' win over Aztec.   Ezequiel Garcia, Eunice: 4 receptions for 122 yards and 3 TD in Eunice's shootout win over Estancia. Just a sophomore.   [player_tooltip player_id='1680049' first='Jaden' last='Gonzales'], Organ Mountain: Completed 14-of-25 passes for 236 yards and 3 TD in Organ Mountain's thrilling last-second win over Deming.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 2 highlights 26-22 W vs Deming 14-25 Passing 236 Passing yards 3 passing TDs<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/EvAx5mlU8s">pic.twitter.com/EvAx5mlU8s</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1680049' first='Jaden' last='Gonzales'] (@JadenGonzales21) <a href="https://twitter.com/JadenGonzales21/status/1962314404256690587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='1248677' first='Joshua' last='Gonzales'], Pojoaque Valley: Threw for 202 yards and 2 TD + 69 rushing yards in the Elks 2OT win over Hatch Valley.   [player_tooltip player_id='1155256' first='Nathan' last='Gonzales'], Robertson: The Cardinals' 6-foot-5 QB threw for 118 yards and 2 TD while rushing for 75 yards and 1 TD on 8 carries in Robertson's mercy-rule win over Cobre.   [player_tooltip player_id='854287' first='Garet' last='Gonzalez'], Dexter: Rushed for 104 yards and 2 TD on 13 carries in Dexter's big home win over West Las Vegas.   [player_tooltip player_id='1155032' first='CJ' last='Granados'], Dexter: The Demons put up 50 points against West Las Vegas at home as Granados threw for 139 yards on 5-of-5 passing and rushed for 78 yards and 3 TD on 8 carries.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 2 Vs WLV! 5/5 Passing 139 Yards 177.1 Qbr 1 Touchdown 8 Carries 78 Yards 3 Touchdowns <a href="https://twitter.com/coacholney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coacholney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Eck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Eck</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKelleyLee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKelleyLee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTwelveGage?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTwelveGage</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKyser?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKyser</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_TSanchez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_TSanchez</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDavis04?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDavis04</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/osoukup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@osoukup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRenoYale?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRenoYale</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DDemonFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DDemonFootball</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/q1BnCdVKAy">pic.twitter.com/q1BnCdVKAy</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1155032' first='CJ' last='Granados'] (@cj_granados10) <a href="https://twitter.com/cj_granados10/status/1961987682021896206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='1751703' first='Mekhi' last='Grant'], Silver: Totaled 155 yards in Silver's rout of Gallup by rushing, receiving and throwing.   [player_tooltip player_id='853029' first='Gunnar' last='Guardiola'], Las Cruces: Completed 18-of-30 passes for 183 yards and 1 TD in the Bulldawgs' home win over Volcano Vista.   [player_tooltip player_id='851873' first='Jordan' last='Kekoa Hatch'], Cleveland: Hatch has come out of the starting gate in full gallop. Completed 14-of-21 passes for 232 yards and 1 TD to lead the Storm to a road win at Los Lunas.     [player_tooltip player_id='1604744' first='Jordan' last='Herrera'], Los Alamos: Herrera is beginning to get separation in the race to be regarded as the No. 1 RB in northern New Mexico. Herrera  rushed for 242 yards and 4 TD on a workhorse 25 carries + 4 receptions for 44 yards in the Hilltoppers win over Taos.   Demarcus Hill, Hobbs: He's the No. 2 RB for the Eagles but proved he's capable of being No. 1 by rushing for 201 yards and 2 TD on just 12 carries, including an 83-yarder.    Bobby Jackson, Robertson: Made 4 tackles + 2.0 TFL + 2 QB hurries + 1 fumble recovery + 31-yard reception in Robertson's mercy-rule win over Cobre.     [player_tooltip player_id='1266534' first='Alberto' last='Landeros'], Albuquerque High: Powered the Bulldogs' dominant run game against Valley with 148 rushing yards on 16 carries.     Eloy Lopez, Carlsbad: Rushed for 85 yards and 1 TD on 17 carries to lift Carlsbad to a close win over Goddard.     [player_tooltip player_id='1248683' first='Lorenzo' last='Lucero'], Aztec: Lucero is off to a solid start for the exceptionally young Tigers. Rushed for 132 yards and 2 TD on 20 carries against Miyamura.   [player_tooltip player_id='1750685' first='Luke' last='Lynn'], Roswell: Completed 23-of-32 passes for 205 yards and 1 TD + 61 yards on 9 rushes in Roswell's loss at Alamogordo.   [player_tooltip player_id='1679730' first='Gavin' last='McPherson'], Hobbs: Made 13 tackles with 1.0 TFL and 1 QB hurry in the Eagles' loss to Artesia.   [player_tooltip player_id='1672376' first='Jeremiah' last='Mackey'], Hobbs: 3 sacks in Hobbs' loss at Artesia.   [player_tooltip player_id='1709925' first='Josiah' last='Madrid'], Silver: Supporting a balanced run game, Madrid completed 12-of-22 passes for 187 yards and 2 TD in Silver's mercy-rule win over Gallup.    Reuban Marquez, Piedra Vista: Marquez brought his ‘A' game to the Panthers local rivalry game against Bloomfield, rushing for 240 yards and 1 TD on 27 carries, passing for 108 yards and totaling 348 yards as Piedra Vista dealt Bloomfield its first regular season loss since 2022.      [player_tooltip player_id='1748645' first='Andre' last='Martin'], Albuquerque High: Completed 13-of-23 passes for 208 yards and 2 TD + 76 rushing yards against Valley.   [player_tooltip player_id='1751431' first='Jacob' last='Martinez'], Santa Teresa: Made 12 tackles in Santa Teresa's close loss at El Paso (TX) Mountain View.     [player_tooltip player_id='1245683' first='Ismael' last='Mendez'] III, Volcano Vista: Caught 4 passes for 115 yards and 1 TD in Volcano Vista's loss at Las Cruces.     [player_tooltip player_id='1266408' first='Parker' last='Miller'], Rio Rancho: Caught 3 TD passes in Rio Rancho's mercy-rule win over Clovis.   [player_tooltip player_id='853756' first='Mario' last='Molinar'], Bernalillo: A tackling machine, Molinar made 13 tackles with 3.0 TFL, 2 passes defended and 1 forced fumble in the Spartans' OT win over Highland.      [player_tooltip player_id='1137124' first='RJ' last='Montoya'], Hope Christian: The Huskies dynamic duel threat QB led Hope Christian on a game-winning TD drive in the 4th quarter as they beat Legacy Academy. Montoya powered into the end zone for the game-winning points.       Adrian Mora, Hobbs: Made 12 tackles against Artesia.   [player_tooltip player_id='1613490' first='Evan' last='Nanez'], Cleveland: Nanez has quickly emerged as one of the top sophomores in the state. We already knew he was an outstanding hoops player (he'll play for ABC Prep in 2025-26), but he can play some football too. In the Storm's win at Los Lunas, Nanez amassed 259 total yards – 121 rushing and 138 receiving – and scored 3 TD. Elite athleticism and speed.   [player_tooltip player_id='1248719' first='Chase' last='Nelson'], St. Pius X: 4 TFL and 3 sacks against Grants in the Sartans' road win.     Jasper Nelson, Santa Fe: Nelson has quickly emerged as an elite RB. He rushed for 268 yards on a workhorse 36 carries and scored 6 TD to lead the Santa Fe offense in a victory over Belen.   [player_tooltip player_id='1154954' first='Hershul' last='Olloway'], St. Pius X: Rushed for 102 yards and 3 TD against Grants' experienced defense. Offered by New Mexico State on Saturday.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 2 highlights vs. Grants 18 carries 102 yards 3TDs 1 catch 16 yards<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thecoachflakes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thecoachflakes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/docampo98?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@docampo98</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/popetrey8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@popetrey8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nmpreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nmpreps</a> <a href="https://t.co/PgxreMcCas">https://t.co/PgxreMcCas</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1250361' first='Hershul' last='Olloway Jr'] (@Hersh_Olloway2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hersh_Olloway2/status/1962596574091186494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote>   Isaiah Orterga, Grants: 96 yards on just 2 receptions against St. Pius X.   Daryn Pacheco, Santa Rosa: Led Santa Rosa's win at Jal with 2 TD, 2 interceptions + 3 2-point conversions.   [player_tooltip player_id='1267030' first='Kolbe' last='Padilla'], St. Pius X: 12 tackles in the Sartans' win at Grants.     [player_tooltip player_id='1139144' first='Bryce' last='Parra'], Artesia: Scored 3 TD in 3 different ways against Hobbs as he rushed for 125 yards on 17 carries, caught 2 passes for 92 yards and 2 kickoff returns for 134 yards. 81-yard kickoff return for a TD. 351 all-purpose yards.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/E9DxrD7ZwC">pic.twitter.com/E9DxrD7ZwC</a>— Artesia Football (@ArtesiaF32) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArtesiaF32/status/1962532415769084083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='1006736' first='Zachary' last='Perea'], Legacy Academy: Made 14 tackles with 1 sack + 2 QB hurries in Legacy's close loss to Hope Christian.   [player_tooltip player_id='1613352' first='Broden' last='Price'], Manzano: Scored 2 TD on Pick-6 and Kickoff return as the Monarchs blanked Rio Grande.     [player_tooltip player_id='1605033' first='Dailen' last='Ramirez'], Centennial: Rushed for 127 yards and 2 TD on just 9 carries in Centennial's convincing win over Atrisco Heritage.   [player_tooltip player_id='1600795' first='Salid' last='Rashid'], Miyamura: One of the most underrated quarterbacks in the state. Rashid threw for 189 yards and 2 TD on 9-of-14 passing in the Patriots' win over Aztec.     [player_tooltip player_id='1137465' first='Kyler' last='Reaves'], Lovington: 10 tackles + 2.5 TFL + 2 QB hurries in the Wildcats win over Portales.   [player_tooltip player_id='1357130' first='Juan' last='Rios'], Gadsden: Rushed for 94 yards in Gadsden's home win over Valencia.   [player_tooltip player_id='1751399' first='Rocky' last='Rodriguez'], Gadsden: Made 12 tackles, 2.0 TFL and 1 forced fumble in the Panthers' win over Valencia.   [player_tooltip player_id='1606046' first='Mario' last='Romero'], Moriarty: Returned the opening kickoff 74 yards for a touchdown and also rushed for 101 yards with TD runs of 39 and 47 yards for the Pintos, who posted a mercy-rule win over Shiprock.   [player_tooltip player_id='1672806' first='Marco' last='Soto Jr.'], Artesia: Made 13 tackles in Artesia's win over Hobbs.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604705' first='Micah' last='Takahashi'], Rio Rancho: As the Rams' dual threat QB, Takahashi is better known for his running ability, but he completed 15-of-18 passes for 181 yards and 4 TD in Rio Rancho's mercy-rule win over Clovis. Also rushed for a TD.   Edward Tapia, Pojoaque Valley: Made 17 tackles with 6.0 TFL in the Elks 2OT win over Hot Springs.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137884' first='Kahi' last='Tiller'], Laguna Acoma: Scored 3 rushing TD in Laguna Acoma's win over Zuni.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137120' first='Finn' last='Thompson'], Albuquerque Academy: Scored three TD for the Chargers on a pair of scoring receptions and a Pick-6 interception in a mercy-rule win over Del Norte.   [player_tooltip player_id='1693060' first='Joaquin' last='Vasquez'], Lovington: Made 10 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 1 sack and 1 blocked FG in the Wildcats' win over Portales.   Nichola Vierra, Santa Teresa: Double-triple for Vierra as he completed 10-of-12 passes for 116 yards + rushed for 102 yards on 12 carries + 55-yard INT return in Santa Teresa's close loss at El Paso (TX) Mountain View.   [player_tooltip player_id='1606042' first='Denton' last='Walter'], Las Cruces: The junior had an astounding 20 tackles + 5.0 TFL + 5.0 sacks against Volcano Vista. Already has 31 tackles in the first two games.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604784' first='Cael' last='Walton'], Raton: Rushed for 102 yards on 12 carries in the Tigers' loss at Lamar (CO).   [player_tooltip player_id='1672571' first='Derrick' last='Warren'], Artesia: Threw for 351 yards and 2 TD on 22-of-37 passing in Artesia's high-scoring win over Hobbs. He's already eclipsed the 400-yard passing mark in 2 games.   [player_tooltip player_id='1680055' first='Zeke' last='Weir'], Organ Mountain: Caught a Hail Mary pass in the end zone in the final seconds as the Knights stunned Deming at Field of Dreams.   Aurelius Wiley, Volcano Vista: Completed 9-of-12 passes for 192 yards and 2 TD in Volcano Vista's loss to Las Cruces.   [player_tooltip player_id='1142363' first='Francisco' last='Winnikoff'], Las Cruces: Nine receptions for 105 yards and 1 TD in the Bulldawgs' win over Volcano Vista. Thriving as Las Cruces's No. 1 WR.   [player_tooltip player_id='1672385' first='Jaedon' last='Woods'], West Mesa: Rushed for 97 yards and 2 TD on 13 carries against Mayfield. The Mustangs rushed for 249 yards overall in the 27-21 win over the Trojans at Community Stadium.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week #2 Varsity Highlights vs Lovington<a href="https://t.co/WhsG7u11iT">https://t.co/WhsG7u11iT</a> 2029 QB 13-25-3-0 200 Passing Yards 3 Passing TDs<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://twitter.com/QBUniverseQBU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QBUniverseQBU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/QBimpact?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QBimpact</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Eck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Eck</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWaltonTSU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWaltonTSU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWhiteDB1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWhiteDB1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachmaxsilver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachmaxsilver</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRonRoberts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRonRoberts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMikeElko?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMikeElko</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_TSanchez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_TSanchez</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1581314' first='Kingston' last='Lee'] (@kingston_lee10) <a href="https://twitter.com/kingston_lee10/status/1962270163694215559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 2, Coming off a great win against hatch 33-26 9/12 75% completion percentage 96 passing yds, 1 td 7 carries, 54 yds<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachGCasteel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachGCasteel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKelleyLee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKelleyLee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Watkins33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Watkins33</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/bgxgBGMazL">https://t.co/bgxgBGMazL</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='851884' first='Israel' last='Nieto'] (@israelnieto01) <a href="https://twitter.com/israelnieto01/status/1962388406408765493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote>

Week 2 of the New Mexico High School Football Season was packed with exciting action throughout the state. Here are some of the top performers (listed in alphabetical order):