The 2025 season has officially kicked off, and NMPreps.com is rolling out its first Top-25 statewide rankings of the year. This list includes the very best programs in New Mexico regardless of classification, from powerhouse Class 6A programs to smaller-school state contenders. Cleveland opens at No. 1 after capturing its fourth state title in the […]
The 2025 season has officially kicked off, and NMPreps.com is rolling out its first Top-25 statewide rankings of the year. This list includes the very best programs in New Mexico regardless of classification, from powerhouse Class 6A programs to smaller-school state contenders.
Cleveland opens at No. 1 after capturing its fourth state title in the last five years, but the Storm aren’t the only team with championship aspirations. Las Cruces and La Cueva return loaded rosters, Centennial remains one of the toughest regular season teams in the state, and perennial powers like Artesia, Roswell, and Bloomfield show the strength that exists outside of 6A.
Every program in the Top-25 has a storyline heading into Week One, whether it’s proven stars, emerging talent, or expectations to defend district and state crowns. Here’s where everyone stacks up entering the 2025 season:
NMPreps Week One Top-25 Rankings
| 2025 State Rank | 2025 Class Rank | Team | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 (6A) | Cleveland Storm | Robert Garza |
| 2 | 2 (6A) | Las Cruces Bulldawgs | Mark Lopez |
| 3 | 3 (6A) | La Cueva Bears | Brandon Back |
| 4 | 4 (6A) | Centennial Hawks | Aaron Ocampo |
| 5 | 5 (6A) | Volcano Vista Hawks | Chad Wallin |
| 6 | 6 (6A) | Rio Rancho Rams | Nate Pino |
| 7 | 1 (5A) | Roswell Coyotes | Jeff Lynn |
| 8 | 2 (5A) | Artesia Bulldogs | Jeremy Maupin |
| 9 | 7 (6A) | Hobbs Eagles | Ken Stevens |
| 10 | 8 (6A) | Los Lunas Tigers | Greg Henington |
| 11 | 9 (6A) | Eldorado Eagles | Charlie Dotson |
| 12 | 10 (6A) | Organ Mountain | Kenny Sanchez |
| 13 | 11 (6A) | Carlsbad Cavemen | Cale Sanders |
| 14 | 12 (6A) | Sandia Matadors | Tylon Wilder |
| 15 | 13 (6A) | Alamogordo Tigers | AJ Cisco |
| 16 | 14 (6A) | Cibola Cougars | David Howe |
| 17 | 15 (6A) | West Mesa Mustangs | Landrick Brody |
| 18 | 16 (6A) | Piedra Vista Panthers | Jared Howell |
| 19 | 17 (6A) | Albuquerque Bulldogs | Desmond Anaya |
| 20 | 3 (5A) | Lovington Wildcats | Joshua Bailey |
| 21 | 4 (5A) | Mayfield Trojans | Gary Bradley |
| 22 | 1 (4A) | Bloomfield Bobcats | Mike Kovacs |
| 23 | 2 (4A) | St. Pius X Sartans | Curtis Flakes |
| 24 | 18 (6A) | Atrisco Heritage | Dominic Casaus |
| 25 | 19 (6A) | Farmington Scorpions | Jeff Dalton |
Next Five: 5A Goddard (26), 5A Gadsden (27), 5A Los Alamos (28), 5A Deming (29), St. Michael’s (30)
Preseason Team Previews
Class 6A Rankings
| Rank | Team | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Storm | Robert Garza |
| 2 | Las Cruces Bulldawgs | Mark Lopez |
| 3 | La Cueva Bears | Brandon Back |
| 4 | Centennial Hawks | Aaron Ocampo |
| 5 | Volcano Vista Hawks | Chad Wallin |
| 6 | Rio Rancho Rams | Nate Pino |
| 7 | Hobbs Eagles | Ken Stevens |
| 8 | Los Lunas Tigers | Greg Henington |
| 9 | Eldorado Eagles | Charlie Dotson |
| 10 | Organ Mountain | Kenny Sanchez |
| 11 | Carlsbad Cavemen | Cale Sanders |
| 12 | Sandia Matadors | Tylon Wilder |
| 13 | Alamogordo Tigers | AJ Cisco |
| 14 | Cibola Cougars | David Howe |
| 15 | West Mesa Mustangs | Landrick Brody |
| 16 | Piedra Vista Panthers | Jared Howell |
| 17 | Albuquerque Bulldogs | Desmond Anaya |
| 18 | Atrisco Heritage | Dominic Casaus |
| 19 | Farmington Scorpions | Jeff Dalton |
| 20 | Clovis Wildcats | Stan Hodges |
| 21 | Santa Fe Demons | Adrian Gonzales |
Class 5A Rankings
| Rank | Team | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roswell Coyotes | Jeff Lynn |
| 2 | Artesia Bulldogs | Jeremy Maupin |
| 3 | Lovington Wildcats | Joshua Bailey |
| 4 | Mayfield Trojans | Gary Bradley |
| 5 | Goddard | Arturo Bolanos |
| 6 | Gadsden | Dino Facio Jr. |
| 7 | Los Alamos | Garrett Williams |
| 8 | Deming | Richard Perales |
| 9 | Valley | Billy Cobos |
| 10 | Miyamura | David Foley |
| 11 | Belen | Kevin Pena |
| 12 | Santa Teresa | Shae Vierra |
| 13 | Highland | Phillip Lovato |
| 14 | Capital Jaguars | John Salazar |
| 15 | Del Norte | Dallas Petersen |
| 16 | Rio Grande Ravens | Christopher Smalls |
Class 4A Rankings
| Rank | Team | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomfield Bobcats | Mike Kovacs |
| 2 | St. Pius X Sartans | Curtis Flakes |
| 3 | Portales Rams | Jaime Ramirez |
| 4 | Taos Tigers | Johnny Olguin |
| 5 | Grants Pirates | Steven Brown |
| 6 | Bernalillo Spartans | John Cobos |
| 7 | Manzano Monarchs | Stephen Johnston |
| 8 | Silver Colts | Jerome Ortiz |
| 9 | Valencia Jaguars | LeDarrius Cage |
| 10 | Moriarty Pintos | Gabriel Romero |
| 11 | Albuquerque Academy | David Lee |
| 12 | Española Valley | Caleb Holbrook |
| 13 | Chaparral Lobos | Jospeh Frias |
| 14 | Kirtland Central | Travis Clary |
| 15 | Aztec Tigers | Spencer Conley |
Class 3A Rankings
| Rank | Team | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Michael’s Horsemen | Joey Fernandez |
| 2 | Dexter Demons | Sonny Duran |
| 3 | Robertson Cardinals | Lucas Sanchez |
| 4 | West Las Vegas Dons | Patrick Rodriguez |
| 5 | New Mexico Military | John O’Mera |
| 6 | Pojoaque Valley Elks | Zeke Villegas |
| 7 | Hatch Valley Bears | Manny Rodriguez |
| 8 | Socorro Warriors | New Coach |
| 9 | Hope Christian Huskies | Fernando Salinas |
| 10 | Hot Springs Tigers | Maximus Buckingham |
| 11 | Ruidoso Warriors | Shane Eidson |
| 12 | Cobre Indians | Jerry Martinez |
| 13 | Thoreau Hawks | Erik Loera |
| 14 | Tohatchi Cougars | Darrick Henry |
| 15 | Crownpoint Eagles | Chris Murphy |
| 16 | Shiprock Chieftains | Wooten |
| 17 | Santa Fe Indian | Bones Segura |
| 18 | Gallup Bengals | Lawrence Garcia |
| 19 | Zuni Thunderbirds | Shawn Miller |
| 20 | Wingate Bears | AD Jim |
Class 2A Rankings
| Rank | Team | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texico Wolverines | Bob Gilbreath |
| 2 | Santa Rosa Lions | David Chavez |
| 3 | Eunice Cardinals | Greg Jackson |
| 4 | Legacy Academy Silverbacks | Joey Romero |
| 5 | Tularosa Wildcats | Michael Felicetti |
| 6 | Raton Tigers | Troy Giacomo |
| 7 | Loving Falcons | Tyler Finch |
| 8 | Jal Panthers | Brent Satterwhite |
| 9 | Estancia Bears | Stewart Burnett |
| 10 | Tucumcari Rattlers | Doug Smith |
| 11 | Navajo Prep Eagles | Roderick Denetso |
| 12 | McCurdy Bobcats | No Head Coach |
| 13 | Laguna-Acoma Hawks | Alfred Herrera |
| 14 | Hozho Academy Wolves | Cyle Balok |
| 15 | Cuba Rams | Isaac Montoya |
| 16 | Newcomb Skyhawks | Vicent Lee |
| 17 | Capitan Tigers | Nate Poss |
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