Sensational Seventy Plus: Week 1 Standouts (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 of the New Mexico High School football season is complete. There were plenty of standout performances throughput the state, from opening kickoff on Thursday night to the Saturday prime time games. Here is the Sensational Seventy for Week 1:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Diego Alvillar, Gadsden</strong>: Led the Panthers defense with 12 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1 sack and 1 forced fumble in Gadsden's mercy-rule win over Santa Teresa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1688720' first='William' last='Anchondo'], Highland</strong>: How balanced was the Highland rushing attack against Rio Grande? The Hornets had FOUR rushers with 90+ yards in the 35-6 win. Anchondo led the way with 103 yards on 11 carries. The Hornets averaged 18.8 yards per attempt. They attempted just one pass. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2114514' first='Wyatt' last='Babcock'], Bloomfield</strong>: The sophomore QB completed 16-of-26 passes for 271 yards and 3 TD&nbsp; + 151 yards rushing and 2 TD on 23 carries in the Bobcats' neutral site win over Clovis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613430' first='Zaiden' last='Baker'], Hot Springs</strong>: The Tigers' dynamic dual threat QB rushed for 146 yards and 2 TD on 14 carries + 7 tackles on defense + averaged 36 yards on 7 punts in Hot Springs' nice road win at Tularosa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1825979' first='Trey' last='Barta'], Carlsbad</strong>: Made 6 tackles, 2.0 TFL and 1 sack to spark the Cavemen's stellar defensive effort in the Eddy County War win over Artesia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1606032' first='Tristan' last='Bowman'], Alamogordo</strong>: Scored 2 TD on a 16-yard reception and 38-yard Pick-6 while also returning a kickoff 30 yards and forcing a fumble. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154948' first='Isaiah' last='Carpenter'], St. Pius X</strong>: Completed 11-of-15 passes for 316 yards and 5 TD in St. Pius X's win over West Mesa. The Sartans built a 44-7 halftime lead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Isaiah_3_C/status/2091707951493083145","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Isaiah_3_C/status/2091707951493083145 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1826139' first='Cable' last='Carruth'], Bloomfield</strong>: 7 receptions for 172 yards and 2 TD + 160 kickoff return yards and 1 TD in Bloomfield's neutral site win over Clovis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Danny Castro, Roswell</strong>: The sophomore had 6 receptions for 145 yards and 3 TD in Roswell's super shootout win over Hobbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2264036' first='Nathan' last='Cereceres'], Alamogordo</strong>: Rushed for 119 yards and 2 TD in Alamogordo's shootout win over Santa Fe. The Tigers rushed for 316 yards on 47 carries and threw the ball just seven times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790893' first='Danny' last='Cristan'], Valencia</strong>: Had a Pick-6 INT in the Jaguars' mercy-rule win over Del Norte.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613670' first='Cesar' last='De La Rosa'], Chaparral</strong>: Made 10 tackles with 1.0 TFL in Chaparral's victory over Hatch Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2255876' first='Bradan' last='Dunlap'], Hobbs</strong>: The sophomore had 6 receptions for 129 yards and 3 TD in Hobbs' high-scoring loss at Roswell.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613755' first='Cross' last='Figg'], Texico</strong>: Rushed for 142 yards and 3 TD + 5 receptions for 159 yards and 1 TD in Texico's win over Santa Rosa. Amassed 301 total yards and 4 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Fuentez, Roswell</strong>: Fuentez was spectacular in Roswell's super shootout win over Hobbs as he completed 26-of-29 passes for 437 yards and 7 TD. Scored the game-winning TD on a run with about 30 seconds left.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/andruwfuentez11/status/2091670889838547422","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/andruwfuentez11/status/2091670889838547422 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613703' first='Aiden' last='Gonzales'], Volcano Vista</strong>: Sparked Volcano Vista's defense in their shutout win over Atrisco Heritage with 2 INT and 2 passes defended. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2103749' first='Izaic' last='Gonzales'], Roswell</strong>: 12 receptions for 174 yards and 3 TD in Roswell's wild shootout win over Hobbs at the Wool Bowl. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1680049' first='Jaden' last='Gonzales'], Organ Mountain</strong>: Made 8 tackles on defense + returned kickoff 85 yards for a TD in Organ Mountain's road win at Deming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Gonzales, Pojoaque Valley</strong>: The Elks' dynamic dual threat QB is the state's leading rusher after Week 1with a stellar performance against Taos. He rushed for 254 yards and 2 TD on 19 carries in the win over the Tigers. Added 5 tackles + 45-yard INT return on defense. Huge night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2109033' first='Jude' last='Herrera'], Volcano Vista</strong>: The Hawks' junior QB completed 12-of-14 passes for 272 yards and 6 TD in Volcano Vista's mercy-rule win over Atrisco Heritage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/judeherrera9/status/2091967475948896385","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/judeherrera9/status/2091967475948896385 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1613370' first='Romeo' last='Jones'], Organ Mountain</strong>: Rushed for 177 yards and 3 TD on 10 carries in Organ Mountain's road victory at Deming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Damian Kern, Capitan</strong>: Rushed for 72 yards and 1 TD on 11 carries + 10 tackles on defense &nbsp;(7 solo) to spark Capitan's win over Laguna Acoma.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1594010' first='Jahleel' last='Lewis'], Sandia</strong>: The Matadors' QB was nearly perfect in the season opener as he completed 12-of-13 passes for 193 yards and 2 TD in the big win over Cibola.. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155082' first='Raul' last='Lopez'], Chaparral</strong>: Rushed for 196 yards and 3 TD in Chaparral's home win over Hatch Valley. Added 7 tackles and a team-high 2.0 TFL on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ayeeeraul/status/2091923610780782708","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ayeeeraul/status/2091923610780782708 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679989' first='Isaiah' last='McCary'], Volcano Vista</strong>: 5 receptions for 125 yards and 3 TD in Volcano Vista's rout of Atrisco Heritage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1605057' first='Junior' last='Medrano'], Hobbs</strong>: Threw for 265 yards and 4 TD on 14-of-18 passing + 141 yards and 1 TD rushing &nbsp;in Hobbs' super shootout loss to Roswell at the Wool Bowl. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tanner Nowaczck, Alamogordo</strong>: Had 5 tackles, 3.0 TFL and 3 sacks in the Tigers' rollercoaster win over Santa Fe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1250361' first='Hershul' last='Olloway Jr'], St. Pius X</strong>: Amassed 158 total yards, including 100 yards receiving in the Sartans' win over West Mesa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Manuel Pena, Santa Fe</strong>: Completed 13-of-16 passes for 168 yards and 2 TD in Santa Fe's shootout loss to Alamogordo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Miguel Perez, Lovington</strong>: The QB they fondly call ‘Chicken' passed for 176 yards, rushed for 132 yards on 11 carries and accounted for 3 TD in Lovington's hard-fought win over Goddard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790772' first='Armando' last='Ramirez'], Gadsden</strong>: Rushed for 132 yards on 12 carries in Gadsden's mercy-rule win over rival Santa Teresa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tristan Ramirez, Santa Fe</strong>: 7 receptions for 154 yards and 2 TD in Santa Fe's shootout loss at Alamogordo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1826036' first='Luis' last='Rodriguez'], Roswell</strong>: The sophomore dynamo rushed for 146 yards on 17 carries in the Coyotes' high-scoring win over Hobbs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251758' first='Cy' last='Saenz'], St. Pius X</strong>: The freshman touched the ball seven times in Saturday's win over West Mesa. But he made the most of his opportunities, especially in the passing game with a long TD catch-and-run reception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CYSAENZ21/status/2091606950140326362","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CYSAENZ21/status/2091606950140326362 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1272752' first='J'ven' last='Smith'], Sandia</strong>: In his debut with the Matadors, Smith totaled 158 yards on nine touches, including 95 yards on 2 receptions. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155284' first='Nehemiah' last='Smith'], Hot Spring</strong>s: Made 14 tackles, 2.0 TFL and 1 forced fumble on defense in the Tigers' road win at Tularosa. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2246581' first='Carter' last='Strauss'], Sandia</strong>: The DE had 5 tackles, 5.0 TFL and 4.5 sacks in Sandia's big win over Cibola.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C.J. Valdez, St. Michael's</strong>: Rushed for 127 yards and 1 TD in the Horsemen's win over crosstown rival Capital that extended their winning streak to 34 games. St. Michael's finished with 243 rushing yards as the Horsemen's senior-heavy O-Line dominated the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel Vigil, Taos</strong>: Rushed for 123 yards and 1 TD on 14 carries in the Tigers' loss to Pojoaque Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davian Villegas, Hobbs</strong>: Led the Eagles with 15 tackles in the shootout loss to Roswell.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1606138' first='Amryn' last='Wheeler'], Lovington</strong>: In his much-anticipated debut for the Wildcats, Wheeler had 8 QB pressures and 1 fumble recovery in Lovington's hard-fought win over Goddard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1608127' first='Aurelius' last='Wiley'], Volcano Vista</strong>: 5 receptions for 131 yards and 2 TD in Volcano Vista's big win over Atrisco Heritage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AureliusWiley/status/2091567534323732681","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AureliusWiley/status/2091567534323732681 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1605005' first='Brock' last='Wright'], Carlsbad</strong>: Rushed for 139 yards and 2 TD on a workhorse 25 carries to lift the Cavemen to an Eddy County War win over Artesia at the Bulldog Bowl. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Edgar Zubia, Lovington</strong>: Collected 3 INT to spark the Lovington defense in their close win over Goddard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/bdunlap2029/status/2091220213652168875","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/bdunlap2029/status/2091220213652168875 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->