Rio Rancho Echoes in West East Showdown on Friday Night
Rio Rancho meets Highland in a Friday night East West clash as two 2012 quarterbacks compete for starting roles. Highland coach David Howes notes HHS spread poses a challenge while Rio Rancho aims to slow it, with Easton Bruere showing poise against La Cueva and Nathaniel Josola eyeing a comeback from a concussion. Cleveland travels to La Cueva as Heath Ridenour praises Kian Homme and prep for a physical Bears front, while Cal. Allen commits to Arizona.
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New Cleveland High coach faces 5A champs opener
Coach Heath Ridenour leads Cleveland High entering 2012 as defending Class 5A champion with new QB and new system. He warns no guarantees as the Storm prepare for a Friday night kickoff at Wilson Stadium against La Cueva, two days away. He notes replacing Gautsche and Potter will test the team early.
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Rio Rancho Rams eye greater reach with new QB and 'all in' stance
Fourth year coach Dave Howes recalls a 2011 9-4 Rams run to Class 5A semifinals and aims higher with youth on defense and a stronger backfield led by tailback Ulises Astorga. Sophomore QB Easton Bruere inherits the post as Rio Rancho seeks 5A title bid.
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Austin
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Rio Rancho Lobos open season with seven reasons to attend
The Lobos host Southern University at University Stadium Saturday at 3 p.m. featuring former Rio Rancho and Cleveland high standouts, including Magnant and Gautsche, plus Branch and others. After the football game, the Albuquerque Isotopes vie for a pennant against the Omaha Royals at 8:05 p.m. with fireworks to follow.
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