All seven of nine local football teams will continue their championship journey next week.
A Las Cruces Digest Report
The SonBlazers of Mesilla Valley Christian played their way into the semifinals Saturday by beating a tough Tatum team 36-22. They will next travel the four-and-a-half mile drive to Fort Sumner to take on the 3rd ranked Fort Sumner/House football team.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
8-Man Semifinals
Mesilla Valley Christian @ Fort Sumner/House
Fort Sumner High School (Kickoff at 1 pm)
The Chaparral Lobos won the second of back-to-back games against the Portales Rams. Having lost their last regular season game to the Rams (44-19), the Class 4A seeding had Chaparral heading right back to have another go at it. The second time, the Lobos came out on top, wining 10-0 to advance to the Class 4A quarterfinals. Chaparral now must travel to Bernalillo to take on the Spartans.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Class 4A Quarterfinals
Chaparral @ Bernalillo
(Kickoff at 6 pm)
The Hatch Valley Bears held off Pojoaque Valley to keep their championship run alive. In the close 28-20 game, the Bears managed to earn a rematch against district rival Dexter. The last time the Bears traveled to Dexter, they were handed a 60-6 loss–the worst defeat of the season. They are going to need to flip the script if they want to advance past the quarterfinals.
Class 3A Quarterfinals
Hatch Valley @ Dexter
(Time and Place TBA)
The Mayfield Trojans are keeping their season alive in impressive fashion, defeating Belen 53-7 to advance to the Class 5A quarterfinals. The Trojans quarterfinals game is a rematch against district rival Deming. The last time the Trojans faced the Wildcats, a tough Deming team squeezed past Mayfield, winning 20-27. Next weeks quarterfinals match may be different. Not only will Mayfield be playing to advance, they will be playing to reach .500 on the season. Sometimes, pride can be a mighty motivator.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Class 5A Quarterfinals
Mayfield @ Deming
Deming High School (Kickoff at 7 pm)
The Las Cruces Bulldawgs handled their first round opponent, West Mesa, with little resistance. Now they must travel up north to play Volcano Vista team that beat them 27-24 early in the season.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Class 6A Quarterfinals
Las Cruces @ Volcano Vista
Deming High School (Kickoff at 7 pm)
The undefeated Centennial Hawks had a first round “Bye”, and will host the Rio Rancho Rams for the second time this season. In the first match-up, the Hawks emerged victorious with a final score of 43-27. The first face off was in September, and it is now November–and a State Championship is on the line.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Class 6A Quarterfinals
Rio Rancho @ Centennial
Field of Dreams (Kickoff at 7 pm)
The Gadsden Panthers received a first round “Bye”, and will host the Hilltoppers of Los Alamos in the quarterfinals.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Class 5A Quarterfinals
Los Alamos @ Gadsden
Gadsden High Field (Kickoff at 1 pm)
