Coach Jaime Quinones will be leading the Cats to hopeful victories this season. I dont like losing like this, and I know those kids in the locker room dont like losing like this either. Click the image to access images of our Wildcats in Action. Ranking by Region. , VIDEO: Giant I-40 light poles sway in strong ABQ, Taxidermy birds used to make drones at New Mexico, PHOTOS: Storm leaves parts of state covered in snow, PHOTOS: Winter storm moves through NM leaving snow, PHOTOS: Storm causes snowy, icy roads across New, Map: New Mexico Veterans Monuments and Memorials, https://scorestream.com/apiJsCdn/widgets/embed.js, 13 Broadcast Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 6'0" | DB Five straight homes in late August and September. LHS vs. opponents. The future hoops stars of tomorrow . 6'0" | WR There were definitely some close calls, though. LOVINGTON, N.M. Class 4A Football State Championship highlights of (6) Ruidoso vs. (1) Lovington. The contest saw both teams records go to 3-1, and for Hobbs the 46-0 victory was their third shutout of the year and their fourth shutout in the last five games. Heres the Varsity schedule: Date: Opponent: Place: Time: Fri. 8/24/2012 scrimmage Carlsbad 5:00 Fri. 8/31/2012 Artesia Artesia 7:00 Fri. 9/7/2012 Robetson Lovington 7:00 Sat. Defensively, Lovington must find a replacement for LB Joseph Perez, who was a tackling machine for the Wildcats in 2021 with 137 tackles and 14 TFL. NM Lovington Wildcats Having won 17 state championships since 1950, the Lovington Wildcats are powerful force in high school football. The Wildcats feel they are poised to find another gear or two. Minimum requirement is to have been drafted by or to have played with a professional team. Guzman Lovington Wildcats Softball. The Wildcats were 10-3 last season, ending the year on a seven-game win streak. Gomez The last two years everyones been talking us down because our record wasnt that good, and now everyone is starting to see who we really are. When we play a spread team, he can give us a 2-deep look. and Valente Herrera anchor the offensive line. For You to Help Raise Money for Llano Elementary School! Clovis win on Friday night over Albuquerque High was the first for the Wildcats under the programs new head coach, Andrew McCraw, who coached Belen last year. If you know of others, please send us the information by contacting us here. DeMarcus Click here for pictures from the XC 20-21 season. Our kids understand whats in front of us, he said. , WR Some fans in the stands grumbled about the team not simply kicking a field goal for an easy three points before the end of the half. The state championship took place at the Lovington football field for the 4A district title. Junior Hinson 6'0" | LB football history). Were losing some kids, but a lot of them return. #FE pic.twitter.com/M93BhQE95V, Wildcat Football (@lvtwildcatsfb) June 26, 2021. .With Isaac, hes a safety that can roll down into the box and play the run. NM We've got great deals on all products. But when you dive into it, this time right now compared to a year ago, we are actually scoring more points now than we did a year ago.. We knew that coming into it. .We have some young kids battling for job on the offensive line. Im really proud of this team.. 6'0" | LB They were also defensive and/or special teams standouts as well. When you have a season like that, all it does is set the standard for your program moving forward, said Gonzales. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Photos & Videos No pics / vids. 6'3" | OL Click here for 20-21 Wildcat Softball Pictures. While Lovington is expected to be a contender in 2022, they have some impact players to replace. Its easier for our kids to see that.. No trophy was awarded, and it was not counted as an official NMAA state championship. Clovis defeats Lovington 55-54. Varsity Girls Basketball. We know weve gone from the hunter to the hunted. The Wildcats start the 2022 campaign on August 19th at Roswell. The Wildcats also return two running backs who saw significant time as freshmen, Ondalis Cardenas and Alec Holguin. Julian Arroyo ended the Wildcats' drought with a basket in the lane off a dish from Betancourt, narrowing the margin to 12-4. Anson Marquez Isaac Schedule: As the only Class 4A school in the southeast region, Lovington has a funky schedule featuring non-district matchups with Class 6A and 5A schools, including Roswell, Alamogordo, Hobbs and Artesia. His speed makes him a threat on the perimeter. Click here for pictures from the 2020-2021 Golf season. DeMarcus Thompson The Cavegirls' junior hurler dominated, striking out 10 of the 17 batters she faced while also pitching a no hitter as Lovington lost 10-0 in five innings. The flurry of three-pointers sank Lovington quickly into a 12-2 hole. NM 6'0" | LB The defense has been playing all year, but the offense came out and really made some plays tonight. It was their first state title since 2011. We have 27 young men and 3 young ladies competing. Lovingtons football fortunes changed when they moved from Class 5A to 4A several years ago as evidenced by the state title last November. I want to win the next one even more-Anthony Gonzales, Lovington High School Football Head Coach, https://www.nmact.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nmaa-logo-full.png, https://www.nmact.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/lovington-fb.jpg, NMAA COMMEMORATES HALL OF FAME OFFICIAL WITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AND FLIPPING COIN, NEW HEAD COACHES FOR BOTH 6A FOOTBALL FINALISTS, 2023 Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Brackets & Highlights, Coaches Comment On State Basketball Tournament Talent, NUSENDA CREDIT UNION STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS & TICKETS, Monday Morning News presented by Final Forms. He has great speed but is physical enough to hold his gap in run defense inside the box. He has show lots of support for his hometown team, and the Brian Urlacher Training Center is named after him. Our kids have battled every single week, and we feel like weve had a chance (every week).. State Throughout his 13-year career in the NFL, he played for the Chicago Bears. Perez is also an all-state linebacker. Cesar Gonzalez Lovington High School Wildcats New Mexico Lobos football team Chicago Bears: NFL Debut: 2000: Contract: Five-year contract($8 million) Relationship status: The Blue Turf. We come to play, Royal said. They have had very good off-seasons. Since losing the state 4A championship game to Albuquerque Academy in overtime last April, the Wildcats due back this season have had a return trip to the final . will be one of the cornerbacks. Aranda Coachs Comments: When I walk into the grocery store, Im always asked, Coach, are we going to win it again? I tell them were going to try like crazy. Star Players: WR/DB Aranda was Jeffreys backup in the spring, while Gomez quarterbacked the JV team. Soni Siaosi (65), Mario Lazano (77), Ashton Whatley (78), Luke Robinson (75), and big Josh Ray. LOVINGTON - Lovington's boys soccer team has been on a mission for six months now. We are really looking forward to this season.. For Mac OS users, there is a system setting that may not allow you to tab onto several types of elements in a web page. Click here for Wildcat Soccer pictures from the 20-21 season. NM An opportunity to throw passes to the Fantastic Four Hinson, Hilliard, Aguilera and Corrales. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, and even using all their first half timeouts, they were unable to score a touchdown. Lovington is at Bernalillo on Oct. 14 coming out of its bye week. We have two guys back there who will do a good job with that. Last season senior receivers Adam Aguilera, Isaac Hinson, Tayten Hilliard and Javier Corrales combined for 154 receptions, 2,363 yards and 33 TD. google_ad_height = 250; The "streak" - 24 regular season wins in a row. Watch Later. Both could enjoy huge seasons for the Wildcats, especially if Lovington gets the passing game going ad forces opposing defenses to lighten the box. Wide receiver is where Lexington will see the biggest change. Hobbs defensive end Blake Hensley, who had one and a half sacks on the night, agreed it was an all-around effort, but was a tough win despite the scoreboard looking lopsided. Future is bright for this young man. Despite the cancellation, Lovington High School and some other schools in the district opted to hold an unsanctioned tournament during the season, which the Lovington Wildcats won. The back seven on defense for Lovington should be very good. The top 3 single-game performances on the list all belong to the same player: Gavin Hardison of Hobbs, in the 2017 season. I feel like our team is primed and ready to go, an energized head coach, Anthony Gonzales, said Saturday. Your email address will not be published. Last week, the Eunice Cardinals won the 2A District State Championship title against another Lea County team, the Jal Panthers. Cardenas emerged as a freshman in 2021, rushing for 771 yards and 11 TD. Table, Team Photos.

. We've got great deals on all products. The Lovington Wildcats are gearing up for the upcoming football season. Former Cleveland High star running back Dorian Lewis earlier this week received a scholarship offer from the University of New Mexico; hes been playing at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas. That was a concern of mine when we put together this schedule. He has show lots of support for his hometown team, and the Brian Urlacher Training Center is named after him. NM The Hobbs football team was hitting on all cylinders Friday night in the battle for Lea County against Lovington at Watson Memorial Stadium. Faced with a harsh schedule that has included the likes of Hobbs, Roswell and Artesia, Lovington lost its first six, all by double digits. We definitely utilize the quarterback run game and option stuff. , WR/KR The mistakes that were made are on me, and its my job to fix it.. It was a cold and rainy afternoon when the game began. The LHS football program boasts Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher as an alumnus. He got in on both sides of the ball, Gonzales said. 2023 Prep Redzone. 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He also noted how the Eagles offensive line stepped up to give the 6A #7, and #10 in the state-ranked Eagles their third non-conference win, and mark the second win in a row. is competing for the QB job but will definitely line up at LB if he doesnt bet out Aranda. 6'0" | LB Isaac Those battles should prepare the Wildcats for district play in mid-to-late October. Lovington | 2022 #FE pic.twitter.com/cxzlnY6v12, Wildcat Football (@lvtwildcatsfb) June 8, 2022. . Aranda will be helped by a solid ground game led by a pair of sophomores: Ondalis Cardenas and Alex Holguin. Quite the opposite. 2001 3.5 pts. 2021 NMAA 4A Football Championship. , WR/DB and junior Anthony Gomez will share carries at the running back. Heizer Pool to close for repairs in summer 2023? Admittedly, this has been an unusual title defense for the Wildcats. Lovington 2021 Preview Head Coach: Anthony Gonzales Mascot: Wildcats Twitter: @lvtwildcatsfb; @CoachGonzo96 Colors: Royal Blue and White Enrollment: 647 Spring Record: 4-1 Star Players: WR/DB , WR/DB , WR/KR , WR ; LB/RB ; LB/RB Anthony Gomez. Gonzalez We hadnt put all three (defense, offense, and special teams) together quite yet this year, and Im proud of all three units.. The Lovington Wildcats faced off on Saturday against the Ruidoso Warriors. /* Sidebar */ Joseph is an outstanding defensive football player. Unafraid to run between the tackles, he improved every week. 13 Lovington in a Class 4A first-round matchup on the Huskies' home court Friday night . The Mighty Rockets Football Booster Club, Inc. 1673 Nw 192nd Terr, Miami, FL 33169: Landy Joyce: 2012-01-24: Maverick Band Booster Inc: 15015 Sw 24th St., Miami, FL 33185: Rodriguez-Roig Armando: 2019-01-08: Wildcat Band Booster Association, Inc. Sophomore Ryan Weiser gained valuable experience as a freshman last season and should see his role expand in 2022. How we respond (Saturday) morning at 10 a.m., and on Monday morning when its time to get the game plan for Denver City, thats whats going to define us as a football team.. Winning their first state title in 10 years last fall was not an easy task. Lovington | 2024 Win or lose, were going to show up and play to the best of our ability every Friday. Theyre (Hobbs) a good football team. Both of them have a chance to be very special. . One thing that we have started doing, ever since we have been shut out from the schools and ordered to stay at home, is we have posted our workouts on our twitter account. Brennen Garcia, Aguilera Lovington was not the only Lea County team to win a state championship this season. We lost a lot of talent coming off that state championship team, but we have some experience coming back, said Gonzales. The final score was 41 to 21 with the Lovington Wildcats declared District 4A State Champions. Hobbs already led 13-0 by the first quarters end, thanks to a pair of Kaden Trevino touchdowns on a three-yard run and a seven-yard pass from Colton Graham. NM Schedule: Lovington plays a typical Wildcats schedule in 2022 with non-district games against Roswell, Santa Teresa, Hobbs, Artesia, Santa Fe and two games against Texas schools. Joshua Carrasco Cesar Try reloading. Lovington | 2022 The Wildcats threw a pair of early interceptions in the title game, falling behind 13-0 to Ruidoso. The good thing about it is, weve created some depth because of playing some bigger teams, and weve had some injuries, Gonzales said. . As good as our receivers are, we want to establish the run and be great at it. Hilliard H, PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN Pickleball sounds like a sport that should be played with an oval gre. Its important for them to stay healthy. In 2001 James Compton, Phillip Cromwell, and Shawn Sanchez were all over 6' and had great speed. NM Perez Lobo baseball tops St. Bonaventure, raises its NCAA-leading batting Catcher Jake Holland hit two home runs and had five RBIs as the host New Mexico baseball team pounded 16 hits and downed St. Lobos-Colorado State rematch: Here's what is at stake. Rankings: 1. Lovington | 2022 (But) the light is at the end of the tunnel. Is Aranda the best quarterback in southern New Mexico? Hobbs has a really good defensive front and we knew that coming in, but we did some good things at times as an offensive line, then we didnt do some very good things at times. Sophomore Camon Ochoa will be one of the safeties. Rio Ranchos Easton Bruere threw for 567 yards in a 2014 game against Eldorado. Tayten Hilliard It was their first state title since 2011. Coachs Comments: The QB job is a competition every single day. Belen defeats Lovington 48-44. We had a breakout night. Create Your School's Own Personalized Spiritstore. Theyre a much improved football team who are playing hard, and theyve gotten better, Gonzales told the News-Sun after a quick player meeting following the game. Trending State I want to win the next one even more.. Head Football Coach, Anthony Gonzales says that its important to keep in touch with his team at this time. In the last seconds of the first half, the Wildcats had a decent lead and control of the ball. Were not done, were going to keep going.. Joseph Perez 5'10" | LB PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN Lifting weights is oftentimes something athletes do to prepare for ot, PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN There was a lot to like for every local team competing in this weeken, Jason Farmer/News-Sun There was some movement in the Class 6A football poll, but for the m, Gabrielle Arsiaga/News-Sun Many businesses, churches, and other buildings found themselves, Dorothy N. Fowler/News-Sun New Mexico Junior College will be the site of a new medical cli, Gabrielle Arsiaga/News-Sun The fate of one of Hobbs outdoor swimming pools is in limbo. It was a cold and rainy afternoon when the game began. Wildcat Gymnasium 701 W. Ave K Lovington, New Mexico 88260 Event Policy: No Refunds or Exchanges Start times: JV 4:00PM Varsity: 5:30PM **SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!! NM We want our quarterback to be able to run, That means he has to be dynamic. Lovington High School. This group will respond, Gonzales added. Lovington | 2024 We hope to be a great resource to the roughly 10,000 residents of this pleasant New Mexican town. Ruidoso High School. That has created some mismatches and a few lopsided defeats. Find the best deal on Litchfield Accent Chair on SportSpyder. Class of 2025 WR/DB @OchoaCamon making every minute count this summer in preparation for this fall! 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