Lucero has been a star for Pagosa Springs. The 5’8 170-pounds RB/LB has 109 carries for 1354 yards and 20 touchdowns, 41 total tackles (30 solo, 11 assisted), 6 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INT, and 1 FF. Lucero has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, balance, and good change of direction. Lucero uses his explosive start and very good vision to identify which gap to run through. If one is covered, he uses his jump cuts to pivot into an open gap and thrash the defense for a big gain. Very good inside running and good outside running. He’ll gain extra yards after contact due to his balance and bouncing off of defenders. Lucero is a durable player. As a linebacker, he has good tackling and good range to prowl the field. He has relentless pursuit and will run across the field to make the play. Another great season by the senior.

Lucero ranked T-3^rd behind Womack and Spence with 24 total touchdowns. He had 21 rushing, 2 receiving, and 1 pick 6. The 5’8 RB had 215 carries for 1862 yards and 21 TDs with an impressive 8.7 yards per carry. Paired with 12 receptions for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns. Lucero has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, good change of direction and balance. Lucero utilizes his good vision to find routes with inside running. With outside running, he shows he can turn the corner and accelerate all the way through. He’s an elusive back, making defenders miss with ease. I’m excited to see what Lucero has in store in his senior season.

Isenhart is a monster. This linebacker measures in at 5’10 185-pounds. Throughout the season, he accounted for 168 total tackles (57 solo, 111 assisted), 16.5 TFL, 3 FF, 2 FR, and 1 INT. Isenhart has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, good speed, jumping, and change of direction. Very good competitive toughness. Consistently all over the field, helping assist teammates with tackles. Very good mental processing, he’s always watching the QB’s eyes and where the ball is. Very good knowledge of gaps, rushes the correct one leading to a TFL. Isenhart is a powerful tackler and run stopper. Once they are in his grasp, good luck getting free. He has good tackling form as well. He’s an every down linebacker and has the athletic ability to cover tight ends. He has committed to Hastings College, and they are getting an absolute stud.

Starting this list off is Pagosa Springs’ dual position stud at RB/LB. Leading all 2A in rushing. Lucero measures in at 5’8 pounds, he accounted for 215 carries for 1862 yards and 21 touchdowns. He had 12 receptions for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns. On the defensive side, he had 73 total tackles (58 solo, 15 assisted) 5 TFL, 3 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 FR. Lucero has good athletic ability due to his very good acceleration, speed, good change of direction and balance. He has good vision at the LOS allowing him to choose the correct gap. Lucero hits the holes with tenacity and fire. Uses his good change of direction to make defenders miss. Good juke move and spin move. Lucero will use his home run speed to blaze past the 2^nd and 3^rd levels of defense. He’s tough to take down as well. I’m excited to see how Lucero builds off his fantastic junior season.

Colton finished 3^rd in total yards this season with 1,862 yards on 215 carries and 21 touchdowns, but his performance against Monte Vista got him on this list. On 22 carries, Colton shot out the game like a pistol and ran for 360 yards, averaging 16.4 a touch and three house calls.

When I think of what must be on the top of Colton’s Christmas list, it has to be a pair of new cleats because, in the game against Monte Vista, he had to burn through his old ones when he ran for a ridiculous 360 yards on measly 22 carries for three touchdowns. If that weren’t enough to get a pair of new cleats, then on October 10^th against Bayfield, he would need them by halftime because when the game was over, Colton had run for an astonishing 400 yards on 33 carries and three touchdowns.

Lucero has been an explosive force for Pagosa Springs this season, rushing for 300 and 400 yards in two separate games. His speed makes him a nightmare for defenders, especially in the open field where he is nearly impossible to stop once he finds daylight. Lucero’s versatility as a dual-threat back only adds to his effectiveness; he’s equally dangerous catching passes out of the backfield, making him a key part of the offense in both rushing and passing situations. When Pagosa Springs is in the red zone, Lucero is the go-to player, consistently finding ways to score. His vision and quickness allow him to burst through holes, while his speed ensures that once he breaks free, no one is catching him. Lucero’s ability to be a game-changer with or without the ball makes him a player to watch.