New Mexico High School Football Week 3 Friday Night Preview

Friday evening lights are back, and the calendar is stacked in battles 6A in critical mid -level matches. Some teams try to avoid the formidable start of 0-3, while others pursue declaration victories which could reshape the rankings at the start of the season.

Top-25 games

N ° 1 Cleveland (2-0) vs Clovis (1-1), Fri, 7 p.m.

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N ° 3 Volcano Vista (1-1) vs n ° 18 Sandia (0-2), Saturday, 11 a.m., Wilson Stadium (ABQ)

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N ° 4 Centennial (1-1) at n ° 7 Artesia (2-0), Fri, 7 p.m.

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N ° 8 Hobbs (1-1) vs n ° 11 Roswell (1-1), Fri, 7 p.m.

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N ° 9 Eldorado (1-0) vs n ° 17 Cibola (1-1), Fri, 7 p.m.

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N ° 10 Alamogordo (2-0) vs n ° 16 Albuquerque (2-0), Ven, 7 p.m., Milne Stadium (ABQ)

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N ° 12 Los Lunas (0-2) in Farmington (0-2), Friday 7 p.m.

Preview: The two squads enter desperate for their first victory, which makes the one fascinating. Los Lunas relied on Kaiden Reese (2026)who could be due for an escape, while the secondary Bryant Baca (2026) emerges as a defensive anchor. For Farmington, they fought on both sides of the ball (only 33 points in total this season), but the return home offers a chance to stabilize.

Grine bottom line: It is a must for both. Los Lunas has already faced two top-15 opponents, so they can be a little better than their record shows. Farmington has not yet proven.
Grine pick: Los lunas
NMPERPS Prediction score: Los Lunas 27, Farmington 20
Favorite: Los Lunas -6.5

N ° 13 Organ Mountain (1-1) vs n ° 23 Mayfield (0-2), Friday 7 p.m. on Field of Dreams

Preview: The Knights enter the momentum after a tight victory over Demung behind the quarter of Do-it-All Jaden Gonzales (2027)which has an average of 330 offense yards per game. Its connection with Jayshawn Caldwell (2026) Give tags headache. For Mayfield, Quarterrière Xavier Ochoa (2026) was stable, but the Trojan horses faced a sudden opening slate, including the tight defeat last week against West Mesa.

Grine bottom line: Organ Mountain is fun, flashy and difficult to stop when Gonzales is in rhythm. But Mayfield is not as bad as 0-2, it is a sly Coinflip game.
Grine pick: Mountain
NMPERPS Prediction score: Organ Mountain 24, Mayfield 21
Favorite: Organ Mountain -2.5

N ° 14 Piedra Vista (2-0) in Durango, Co (1-1), Friday 7 p.m.

Preview: Strategist Reuban Marquez (2027) Was the Vista foot -will engine, showing its dual threat capacity with 240 yards on the ground during last week’s victory. Kael Farley (2027) Adding two affected and balances to the offense. Durango will thwart the quarter-tree Grady Feeney (2026) and the ball carrier Gus Halls (2026)This makes it one of the best NM-VS-Co clashes of the weekend.

Grine bottom line: Piedra Vista has shown resilience in tight matches, while Durango is dangerous at home. Expect a fourth quarter.
Grine pick: Piedra Vista
NMPERPS Prediction score: Piedra Vista 30, Durango 24
Favorite: Piedra Vista -3.5

N ° 15 Carlsbad (1-1) at n ° 19 Lovington (1-1), Friday 7 p.m.

Preview: Carlsbad rebounded with a tight victory on Goddard last week, fueled by Eloy Lopez (2026) and the ball carrier BROCK WRIGHT (2026). Lovington responded to his defeat of week 1 with a portal declaration victory, led by the quarter-arrière Justin Allen (2026) and secondary Kyler Reaves (2026). The two teams bring balance and tenacity, making it a measurement stick at the start of the season.

Grine bottom line: A match of rivalry with a lot of game. The temporary attack on Lovington has the advantage here, but Carlsbad is designed for the victories of Grind-it-out.
Grine pick: Magnet
NMPERPS Prediction score: Lovington 28, Carlsbad 23
Favorite: Lovington -5.5

N ° 20 Bloomfield (1-1) in Miyamura (1-1), Friday 7 p.m.

Preview: Bloomfield is looking for consistency behind the quarter Manuel Chavarria (2026)who showed flashes last week to connect with Kaleb Hutchens (2026) And Deasyl Priddy (2026). Miyamura counts with the quarterrrière Salide Rashid (2026)which is on average more than 170 yards per game per match, and the receiver Benjamin Vidales (2026)which has become an essential target. This presents two programs with expectations in playoffs, making it an important early test.

Grine bottom line: Bloomfield is tested in battle, but Miyamura has an explosive advantage at home. It will be tight until the last minutes.
Grine pick: Bloomfield
NMPERPS Prediction score: Bloomfield 27, Miyamura 24
Favorite: Bloomfield -2.5

N ° 21 ST. PIUS X (2-0) in Moriarty (1-1), Friday 7 p.m.

Preview: Sartans are solid behind the quarter-Arrière Isaiah Carpenter (2027)which is on average 279 yards per pass per match, and the ball carrier Hershul Oolloway Jr. (2027)Freshly out of a night with three affected against subsidies. Christian Morales (2028) has become a deep threat, while the defense relied on Kolbe Padilla (2026) To set the tone. Moriarty, led by the ball carrier Mario Romero (2026)is physical and punishing on the ground, while the secondary Royce Dennisson (2026) is their defensive anchor.

Grine bottom line: St. Pius X has too much weapons to slow down right now, but Moriarty is a team that you cannot ignore, especially at home.
Grine pick: St. Pie X
NMPERPS Prediction score: St. Pie X 34, Moriarty 21
Favorite: St. Pie X -8.5

N ° 24 Goddard (1-1) vs Valley (0-2), Friday 7 p.m.

Preview: Goddard almost achieved a return against Carlsbad last week, showing grain and resilience. Strategist Izaiah Montoya (2026) was the key, with his legs and his arm. Valley is looking for an offensive consistency, with the quarter-arre Jose Jaramillo (2026) Place nearly 300 yards by pass in two weeks, while the secondary Joshua Sanchez (2026) leads the defense with 19 plated.

Grine bottom line: Goddard is the best team on paper, but Valley fights to avoid a dangerous hole from 0 to 3.
Grine pick: Damn
NMPERPS Prediction score: Goddard 28, valley 14
Favorite: Goddard -10.5

N ° 25 Gadsden (2-0) in Clint, TX (0-1), Friday 7 p.m.

Preview: Panthers were one of the first surprises of the season, with an average of 42.5 points per game. Back Juan Rios (2026) Has precipitate 250 yards and three affected through two games. Clint was bleached in his first match against Andrews, Texas, but the quarter Brandon Quezada (2026) Always managed 100 yards on the ground.

Grine bottom line: Gadsden takes reality, and it looks like another step forward for an increasing program.
Grine pick: Gadsden
NMPERPS Prediction score: Gadsden 33, Clint (TX) 20
Favorite: Gadsden -12.5

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