James Yodice

It was a fitting way for George Smith to celebrate his 17th birthday. The Sandia Matadors celebrated, too. Smith scored two touchdowns in the game’s opening 3½ minutes, and the Matadors never looked back as Sandia routed Cibola 49-6 on Thursday night as the 2026 prep football season kicked off at Wilson Stadium. “We were kind of humming,” Sandia coach Tylon Wilder said. However, as if almost ...

Los Lunas-Rio Rancho tops five key Friday games, while La Cueva heads to Colorado and St. Michael’s eyes history.

Officials will more closely enforce the helping-the-runner rule after Sandia had two touchdowns negated.

ABQ Academy QB Braun accounts for six scores in win over Manzano The St. Pius Sartans didn't put the ball into the hands of Hershul Olloway Jr. a whole lot on Saturday.

A word to the wise to high school football teams in New Mexico this season: Don't push that tush!

Quarterbacks dominate the first week nominees Here's a look at the high school football players who filled the stat sheets in Week 1 . Which player should be this week's star?

Here's a look at the high school football players who filled the stat sheets in Week 1. Which player should be this week's star? Cast your vote below.

Cleveland made an early 6A statement as New Mexico quarterbacks delivered big numbers across opening weekend.

Today I'm breaking out a new feature for me on this beat, something I've been wanting to initiate for a couple of years now.

Metro cross country powers gather Saturday as Eldorado’s Rahmer sisters race head-to-head for the first time.