Lobos Accept Invite to SEGA Las Vegas Bowl on Christmas Day
New Mexico Lobo football team earns a bowl bid for the 41st time in 41 years, awaiting a Las Vegas Bowl matchup against the Pac-10 fifth-place finisher. Coach Rocky Long lauds fan support and the team’s late-season surge, led by DonTrell Moore’s 1000-yard rushing season.
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Goddard High Rockets Face Portales After Turbulent Offseason
Goddard High, down eight players from last year's squad and losing two seniors to Roswell High, starts 4A season with a 71-54 loss at Carlsbad. Coach Dennis Montanez fields a lean lineup as three players balance football and basketball ahead of a Blue Trophy game at Onate, with playoff goals still in reach.
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Transfer Tale Sees Goddard Stars Move to Roswell High
Goddard High coach Dennis Montanez voices mixed emotions as Aaron Rodriguez and Freddy Franco leave for Roswell High. Rodriguez, a top NM jumper and defender, was set to anchor Goddard’s heart and soul this season alongside teammates like David Brown and David Fry.
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Roswell Coyotes tip off 4A season amid roster reshuffle
Roswell High opens basketball play at home against Alamogordo as Audry Cannon leaves for Odessa. Newcomers Aaron Rodriguez and Freddy Franco join a strong core. Coach Britt Cooper welcomes six seniors and expects a deep, focused team with a 7 p.m. tipoff at Coyote Country.
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Lady Rockets Seek Team Identity Early In New Season
Goddard High girls basketball opens at Hobbs with coach Bates acknowledging a rough start but predicting rapid improvement. The roster features Vega Browning Smith Wooton Hooser Miller and transfer Kamper who will join varsity around Christmas. Defense is touted as the strength as the team aims for a second straight 4A Final 4.
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