The Sensational Seventy (Plus): Top Performers In Week 9

Week 9 of the New  Mexico high school football season was filled with plenty of outstanding performances. Here is this week's Sensational Seventy:   Victor Aguilar Jr., West Mesa: Rushed for 176 yards and 1 TD on 13 carries in the Mustangs' loss to Sandia.     [player_tooltip player_id='1137388' first='Daniel' last='Amaro'], Las Cruces: Rushed for 101 yards and 2 TD on 9 carries + 1 TD reception in the unbeaten Bulldawgs' lopsided win over Alamogordo.   [player_tooltip player_id='1826079' first='Nicholas' last='Archuleta'], Del Norte: Completed 15-of-24 passes for 278 yards and 2 TD in Del Norte's loss to Valley.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604919' first='Chance' last='Aspaas'], Kirtland Central: 97 total yards on offense + 4 tackles, 1.0 TFL and 1 INT on defense in Kirtland Central's loss to Taos.   [player_tooltip player_id='854199' first='Hayes' last='Baum'], Cibola: The UNM commit had a Pick-6 interception in Cibola's win over Farmington.   Blake Begay, Shiprock: Led Shiprock to its first win of the season as he threw for 132 yards and 2 TD on just 4 completions + 7 tackles and 1 fumble recovery on defense in the win over Crownpoint.      Caleb Blackmon, Hobbs: Just a sophomore, Blackmon led the Hobbs defense with 20 tackles + 1 forced fumble in the win over Clovis.     [player_tooltip player_id='1604779' first='Jett' last='Curtis'], Texico: Caught 2 TD passes and intercepted 2 passes on defense in Texico's big road win at Eunice.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137855' first='Brandon' last='Bonaguidi'], Hozho Academy: Led Hozho to a close, low-scoring win over Navajo Prep by rushing for 143 yards, scoring his team's lone TD and booting the game-winning, do-or-die 28-yard field goal with 31 seconds left. Hozho Academy improved to 6-2 overall, 3-0 in District 2A-1.   Charlie Campbell, Artesia: Led the Bulldogs defense with 10 tackles and 2.0 TFL in the win over Roswell.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604925' first='Gonzalo' last='Cano'], Belen: The dynamic dual threat QB for the Eagles rushed for 187 yards and 1 TD on  12 carries in their win over Highland.   [player_tooltip player_id='1154948' first='Isaiah' last='Carpenter'], St. Pius X: Threw for 157 yards and 4 TD in one half as St. Pius X need just 24 minutes to mercy-rule Chaparral.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 7 vs Chaparral 188 Passing Yds, 4 TDs, 154.9 QBR Game ended at half <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/ABQJournal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ABQJournal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thecoachflakes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thecoachflakes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SebastianNoel47?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SebastianNoel47</a> <a href="https://t.co/PrwtT65W4Z">pic.twitter.com/PrwtT65W4Z</a>— Isaiah.Carpenter (@Isaiah_3_C) <a href="https://twitter.com/Isaiah_3_C/status/1980088527766667417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2025</a></blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='1155274' first='Alexis' last='Castro'], Dexter: Rushed for 104 yards and 1 TD on just 5 carries + 3 receptions for 110 yards and 1 TD + 5 tackles and 1 INT on defense in Dexter's win over NMMI. The Demons totaled 286 rushing yards on 25 carries.   Manual Chavarria, Bloomfield: The state leader in passing yardage, Chavarria completed 13-of-25 passes for 277 yards and 5 TD in Bloomfield's convincing road win over Bernalillo. Chavarria has thrown for 2,128 yards and 33 TD in 8 games.     Caius Chavez, Centennial: Made 2 interceptions to spark the Centennial defense against Organ Mountain.      [player_tooltip player_id='1137878' first='Cardenio' last='Chavez'], Grants: In addition to quarterbacking the Grants offense in the wake of [player_tooltip player_id='854297' first='Tristin' last='Fernandez']'s season-ending injury, Chavez rushed for 66 yards and 1 TD on 12 carries and made a team-high 11 tackles on defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='854299' first='David' last='Chavez'], Santa Rosa: Another exceptional two-way performance by Chavez as he rushed for 138 yards and 3 TD on 9 carries + 7 tackles on defense in Santa Rosa's win over Tucumcari.     Devon Chavez, Estancia: The freshman rushed for 157 yards and 2 TD on 24 carries in Estancia's loss to Legacy Academy.     [player_tooltip player_id='1606048' first='Xander' last='Chavez'], Legacy Academy: Rushed for 140+ yards and 2 TD + 14 tackles on defense in the Silverbacks' convincing win over Estancia.       Martin Cordova, Los Lunas: Rushed for 89 yards on 11 carries in the Tigers' win over Santa Fe.   [player_tooltip player_id='1154956' first='Cayl' last='Cox-Liggins'], St. Pius X: Caught 2 TD passes + 2 INT on defense in St. Pius X's mercy-rule win over Chaparral.   Brenan Deisler, Robertson: Caught a TD pass and booted a FG in the third quarter as Robertson prevailed over Hope Christian in a defensive struggle.   [player_tooltip player_id='853063' first='Isaiah' last='Dominguez'], St. Michael's: Scored 3 TD (2 rushing) as St. Michael's walloped West Las Vegas on the road.   Davis Dumas, Hatch Valley: Rushed for 101 yards and 1 TD on 21 carries in Hatch Valley's win over Hot Springs.   [player_tooltip player_id='853022' first='Peyton' last='Duncan'], Bloomfield: Rushed for 134 yards and 1 TD on 13 carries in Bloomfield's big win at Bernalillo.     [player_tooltip player_id='1599893' first='Joseph' last='Duran'], Bernalillo: 3 receptions for 117 yards + 10 tackles on defense in Bernalillo's loss to Bloomfield.   [player_tooltip player_id='1826084' first='Kordell' last='Erby'], Del Norte: 7 receptions for 141 yards and 2 TD in Del Norte's loss to Valley.   [player_tooltip player_id='1720592' first='Julian' last='Fernandez'], Grants: Just a freshman, Fernandez rushed for 120 yards on 11 carries in Grants' close loss to Moriarty. It was his 2nd straight game with 100+ rushing yards.     [player_tooltip player_id='1613755' first='Cross' last='Figg'], Texico: Few players in the state have been better than Figgs over the last few weeks. In the Wolverines' win over Eunice, he completed 12-of-21 passes for 194 yards and 4 TD + 174 yards rushing and 1 TD on a workhorse 29 carries   Trey Foderaro, Sandia: Caught 2 TD passes on offense + 2 interceptions on defense + made 6-of-7 PAT to spark Sandia past West Mesa.   Justus Foutz, Volcano Vista: Scored 3 rushing TD in Volcano Vista's close loss to Rio Rancho.   [player_tooltip player_id='1600974' first='Carlos' last='Gamboa'], Las Cruces: Made a team-high 22 tackles and 8.0 QB hurries in the Bulldawgs' road win at Alamogordo.   [player_tooltip player_id='1266996' first='Carlos' last='Garcia'], Miyamura: Rushed for 91 yards and 1 TD on 17 carries to spark Miyamura past Capital.   Gabriel Gonzales, Valley: The state's leader in receiving yardage had 6 receptions for 135 yards and 1 TD in Valley's win over Del Norte.   [player_tooltip player_id='854287' first='Garet' last='Gonzalez'], Dexter: Rushed for 101 yards and 2 TD on 9 carries in Dexter's win over NMMI.   [player_tooltip player_id='1680161' first='Haziel' last='Goitia'], Eunice: Made 11 tackles with 2.0 TFL, 1 sack and 2 QB hurries in Eunice's loss to Texico.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137426' first='Logan' last='Gonzalez'], Belen: Led the Eagles defense with 14 tackles with 2.0 TFL and  2 passes defended + 1 rushing TD in Belen's win over Highland.     [player_tooltip player_id='1827281' first='Rider' last='Gonzalez'], Texico: 2 receptions for 103 yards and 1 TD in Loving's lopsided win over Tularosa.     [player_tooltip player_id='853029' first='Gunnar' last='Guardiola'], Las Cruces: Threw for 244 yards and 4 TD with zero interceptions in the Bulldawgs' convincing road win at Alamogordo.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137475' first='Jayden' last='Gutierrez'], Lovington: Had one of the top individual performance sin Week 9 as he threw for 235 yards and 4 TD, rushed for 211 yards and 3 TD and finished with 446 total yards in Lovington's win over Gadsden.   [player_tooltip player_id='851873' first='Jordan' last='Kekoa Hatch'], Cleveland: Completed 11-of-14 passes for 255 yards and 3 TD in Cleveland's mercy rule win over Piedra Vista.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 9 highlights 54-0 W vs Piedra Vista 11/13 206 yards passing 3 pass TD 1 rush TD 1 2pt conversion (as receiver) <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://twitter.com/MooseB90?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MooseB90</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/jchester17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jchester17</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/danlallison?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@danlallison</a>… <a href="https://t.co/oa6ROy9KKg">pic.twitter.com/oa6ROy9KKg</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='851873' first='Jordan' last='Kekoa Hatch'] (@Kekoa1_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kekoa1_/status/1980022491226808542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2025</a></blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='1137893' first='Javen' last='Hernandez'], Hobbs: Made 13 tackles + 2 passes defended in Hobbs' win over Clovis.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604744' first='Jordan' last='Herrera'], Los Alamos: One of the state's top rushers had 120 yards on just 11 carries in the Hilltoppers' mercy rule win over Rio Grande.   Jude Herrera, Volcano Vista: Just a sophomore, Herrera began the season as Volcano Vista's No. 3 QB. When injuries forced him into action, he responded by completing 20-of-32 passes for 310 yards and 1 TD in the Hawks' close OT loss to Rio Rancho.       [player_tooltip player_id='1267011' first='Brayden' last='Hollis'], St. Michael's: Caught a TD pass, returned a punt 60 yards for another score + 1 INT on defense in St. Michael's convincing road win over West Las Vegas.      [player_tooltip player_id='1594142' first='Jhett' last='Kinghorn'], La Cueva: After two interceptions last week, Kinghorn had 2 more INT in La Cueva's big win over Atrisco Heritage.     [player_tooltip player_id='1604943' first='Ruiz' last='Laborin'], Centennial: Completed 12-of-19 passes for 192 yards and 2 TD in the Hawk's win over Organ Mountain.   [player_tooltip player_id='1266534' first='Alberto' last='Landeros'], Albuquerque High: One of the top running backs in the state, Landeros rushed for 155 yards on 20 carries in the Bulldogs' must-win against Eldorado.   [player_tooltip player_id='1594010' first='Jahleel' last='Lewis'], Sandia: Completed 18-of-25 passes for 335 yards and 6 TD in Sandia's mercy-rule win over West Mesa. Also rushed for 58 yards to finish with 393 total yards.   Julian Madera, Albuquerque High: The Bulldogs QB rushed for 128 yards on 20 carries, including a 7-yard run for the game-winning TD against Eldorado in a must-win game for AHS.   [player_tooltip player_id='1709925' first='Josiah' last='Madrid'], Silver: Threw for 214 yards and 2 TD as Silver scored late to post a huge road win at Albuquerque Academy.   [player_tooltip player_id='1606069' first='Brad' last='Mallory'], Los Lunas: Made 15 tackles with 4.0 TFL to lead the Tigers defense in their shutout win over Santa Fe.   [player_tooltip player_id='1825989' first='Max' last='Marcum'], Volcano Vista: Led the Hawks with 13 tackles and 2.0 TFL in the Hawks' close loss to Rio Rancho.     [player_tooltip player_id='1604768' first='Santino' last='Mares'], Valencia: Rushed for 2 TD in Valencia's win over Manzano.      Jonah Marez, Valley: The Vikings' QB completed 12-of-23 passes for 281 yards and 2 TD in Valley's win over Del Norte.   Julian Maynez, Santa Teresa: Rushed for 103 yards on 13 carries + 2 receptions in the Desert Warriors' loss to Deming.   [player_tooltip player_id='1605057' first='Junior' last='Medrano'], Hobbs: Another 100-100 for the Hobbs QB as he threw for  139 yards on 10-of-15 passing and rushed for 124 yards and 1 TD on 12 carries in the Eagles' win over Clovis.   [player_tooltip player_id='854273' first='Elijah' last='Melancon'], Eunice: Moving closer to the career 10,000 passing yardage mark, Melancon threw for 220 yards and 2 TD on 16-of-26 passing in Eunice's loss to Texico.   [player_tooltip player_id='1245683' first='Ismael' last='Mendez'], Volcano Vista: 7 receptions for 92 yards in the Hawk's close loss to Rio Rancho.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 9 Highlights 7 Receptions 92 Yards<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/vvhsfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vvhsfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWallin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWallin</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/vyfgj0Nb34">https://t.co/vyfgj0Nb34</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1245683' first='Ismael' last='Mendez'] III (TACO) (@IsmaelMendezIII) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsmaelMendezIII/status/1980411698289995797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2025</a></blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='1613490' first='Evan' last='Nanez'], Cleveland: The sophomore had 3 receptions for 105 yards and 1 TD in Cleveland's mercy rule win over Piedra Vista.   Ayden Nunez, Lovington: Led the Wildcats defense with 10 tackles and 1.0 TFL in the win over Gadsden.   [player_tooltip player_id='1154954' first='Hershul' last='Olloway'], St. Pius X: Rushed for 131 yards and 2 TD on 5 carries in St. Pius X's mercy rule win over Chaparral.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137875' first='Tristen' last='Onsurez'], Loving: Passed for 288 yards and 3 TD on 11-of-18 passing in Loving's big win over Tularosa.     [player_tooltip player_id='1139144' first='Bryce' last='Parra'], Artesia: Rushed for 93 yards on 18 carries and caught 4 passes for 137 yards, including a 75-yard TD sprint on a screen pass, in Artesia's win over rival Roswell. Finished with 230 total yards.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">[player_tooltip player_id='1139144' first='Bryce' last='Parra'] hits the end zone following a 75-yard touchdown on a screen pass from [player_tooltip player_id='1672571' first='Derrick' last='Warren']. 📸 TJ Palma - Artesia Bulldog Paw Prints <a href="https://t.co/x0tAi5GlOJ">pic.twitter.com/x0tAi5GlOJ</a>— 🏈 Brienne Green 🐾 (@ArtesiaSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArtesiaSports/status/1979380344798450027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2025</a></blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='1605046' first='Zachary' last='Perez']-Verdeja, Valley: Rushed for 154 yards and 1 TD in Valley's win over Del Norte.   [player_tooltip player_id='853021' first='Isaiah' last='Rivera'], Albuquerque Academy: Made 4 pancake blocks on offense and 11 tackles on defense for the Chargers' in the close loss to Silver.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137867' first='Elijah' last='Rivero'], Lovington: Caught 4 passes for 103 yards and 3 TD to spark Lovington past Gadsden.   [player_tooltip player_id='1826036' first='Luis' last='Rodriguez'], Roswell: The promising sophomore RB had 119 yards and 1 TD on 18 carries in Roswell's loss to Artesia.   Ethan Rolon, Rio Rancho: Scored on a 46-yard TD run in the second quarter of Rio Rancho's OT win over Volcano Vista.   [player_tooltip player_id='853710' first='Evan' last='Salazar'], Taos: Threw for 3 TD and rushed for another in Taos' win over Kirtland Central. The Tigers have won three games in a row and now occupy sole possession of second place in District 4A-1 behind Bloomfield.   [player_tooltip player_id='1684504' first='Jesus' last='Sanchez'], Centennial: Just a sophomore seeing his most significant playing time of the season, Sanchez rushed for 162 yards and 5 TD on just 13 carries in the Hawks' big win over Organ Mountain.   [player_tooltip player_id='1679776' first='Andrew' last='Sandoval'], Centennial: Caught 7 passes for 131 yards and 1 TD in Centennial's lopsided win over Organ Mountain.   [player_tooltip player_id='1600087' first='Lorenzo' last='Sedillo-Urban'], Legacy Academy: In the win over Estancia, he threw for 167 yards and 2 TD on 11-of-17 passing + 124 yards and 2 TD on the ground.     Jonathan Silva, Valley: Led a Vikings' defense that forced 5 fumbles with 14 tackles and 1.0 TFL in the win over Del Norte.   Jeremy Slim, Thoreau: Made 6 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks and 3 QB hurries in Thoreau's win over Zuni.   [player_tooltip player_id='1613284' first='George' last='Smith'], Sandia: 7 receptions for 93 yards and 1 TD in Sandia's big win over West Mesa.   Damian Suarez, Cibola: Rushed for 97 yards and 1 TD on 10 carries to power Cibola past Farmington.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604705' first='Micah' last='Takahashi'], Rio Rancho: Scored the Rams' TD in OT and threw 2 TD passes to [player_tooltip player_id='1548456' first='Matthew' last='Stagman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1266408' first='Parker' last='Miller'] in Rio Rancho's OT win over Volcano Vista.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137880' first='Noah' last='Trickey'], Thoreau: 4 receptions for 94 yards in Thoreau's win over Zuni.   [player_tooltip player_id='1129687' first='Jonah' last='Villegas'], Pojoaque Valley: Rushed for 107 yards and 3 TD on just 4 carries in Pojoaque Valley's mercy rule win over Santa Fe Indian School.   [player_tooltip player_id='1606042' first='Denton' last='Walter'], Las Cruces: Made 21 tackles, 3.0 TFL and 2 interceptions in the Bulldawgs' road win at Alamogordo.     [player_tooltip player_id='1604784' first='Cael' last='Walton'], Raton: Rushed for 206 yards and 3 TD on 9 carries in the lopsided win over Capitan.   [player_tooltip player_id='1672571' first='Derrick' last='Warren'], Artesia: Completed 19-of-33 passes for 316 yards and 6 TD in Artesia's huge road win over Roswell at the Wool Bowl.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137080' first='Ryan' last='Williams'], Albuquerque Academy: Rushed for 88 yards on 19 carries against Silver's tough defense in the Chargers' close loss to the Colts.   [player_tooltip player_id='1142363' first='Francisco' last='Winnikoff'], Las Cruces: The Bulldawgs' top WR had 4 receptions for 109 yards and 2 TD in the big road win at Alamogordo.   [player_tooltip player_id='1613756' first='Aiden' last='Woody'], Thoreau: Threw for 189 yards on just 8 completions in Thoreau's big win over Zuni.   [player_tooltip player_id='1604984' first='Shamus' last='Wright'], Hobbs: Rushed for 85 yards and 2 TD on 14 carries in Hobbs' big win over Clovis.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">120 rushing yards 11 carries 10.9 Avg 3TD's ✅8-0<a href="https://t.co/wR3lcvaDde">https://t.co/wR3lcvaDde</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1604744' first='Jordan' last='Herrera'] (@JordanHerrera27) <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanHerrera27/status/1979982692222661010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Highlights against Atrisco great team win ! 49-14 Played 2 quarters <a href="https://t.co/f886Lj3mWJ">pic.twitter.com/f886Lj3mWJ</a>— MontyMelendez (@MontyMelen) <a href="https://twitter.com/MontyMelen/status/1980037714520260994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2025</a></blockquote>   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Week 9‼️ 5 receptions 84 yard total 3 tackles <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_jb71?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_jb71</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Valdez5Island?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Valdez5Island</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jakebulling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jakebulling</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/PrepRedzoneNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNM</a> <a href="https://t.co/e4hhA8X8O2">https://t.co/e4hhA8X8O2</a>— [player_tooltip player_id='1748667' first='Zachary' last='Corona'] (@ronaz87) <a href="https://twitter.com/ronaz87/status/1979669704550781166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2025</a></blockquote>

Week 9 of the New Mexico high school football season was filled with plenty of outstanding performances. Here is this week's Sensational Seventy: