“They’re really good up front, they’re very physical,” Darren Kelley said. “They’re very sound and disciplined.”
Kelley, assistant coach for the Clovis... Full story
Raton coach Brock Walton naturally looks at the personnel when he reviews tapes of the Portales football team, because that’s who his Tigers will visit tonight at Greyhound Stadium. To Walton, the scores of Portales’ last two games... Full story
Wes and Lane Wood have been there for the good times, the bad times, and the really, really good times for Muleshoe football. And they’ve done it together.
“It’s always been fun,” said Wes Wood. “I guess I’ve... Full story
Floyd takes early lead, but succumbs to Buffaloes 54-14
By Kevin Wilson: Freedom New Mexico
MELROSE — The Melrose Buffaloes are four periods from perfection.
Clint Barnard ran for 115 yards and three touchdowns and threw for another in a 54-14 win over Floyd in Friday night’s 8-man semifinals.
The only obstacle left in... Full story
TEXICO — It figured the junior-dominated Cloudcroft Bears would have their work cut out against top-ranked Texico in Friday’s Class 2A quarterfinal matchup.
With a cold, stiff wind blowing, the elements also favored the Wolverines.... Full story
Cloudcroft at TexicoWhen: 7 p.m. today in a Class 2A quarterfinal playoff game.Records: Cloudcroft 4-7, Texico 9-0.Last meeting: 2004, Texico beat the Bears 36-7 in the Class 1A state finals at Cloudcroft.Last week: Cloudcroft, seeded ninth in the... Full story
Selection committee could have difficult choices on Saturday
By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer
Though he wished he took part, Arthur Calbert had to watch the Clovis Wildcats win the District 4-5A title and reach the state title game last season.
Now that he is taking part, Calbert doesn’t want to watch Hobbs, or anybody else, celebrate... Full story
FORT SUMNER — The Battle of the Pecos was the billing for a pair of undefeated defending state champs squaring off Friday night in Fort Sumner. As well, it was a battle of the top-ranked teams from Class 1A and Class 2A meeting.
For the... Full story
Bears coming to Leon Williams Stadium off loss to top-ranked Las Cruces High
By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer
La Cueva beat Highland 35-6, Clovis beat the Hornets 41-6. It doesn’t mean the Wildcats will be six points better than the Bears when the two teams meet Friday, but there’s a justified feeling Leon Williams Stadium will host a pretty... Full story
BLACKWATER DRAW — After slogging though what appeared headed for a scoreless tie at halftime, the weather let up a little bit Thursday night at Greyhound Stadium.
Portales took advantage when a blocked punt gave Portales the ball at the... Full story