2025 New Mexico High School Football Quarterback of the Year Finalists
Today the voting for the 2025 New Mexico high school football Quarterback of the Year is officially open. Fans can now choose the top signal-caller in the state after one of the most talented quarterback seasons New Mexico has ever seen.
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Manual Chavarria – Bloomfield (2026)
A historic season for the Bobcats’ leader, Manual Chavarria threw for 3,577 yards and 53 touchdowns, added 662 rushing yards and 14 more scores, and guided Bloomfield to the 4A State Championship.
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Jordan Hatch – Cleveland (2026)
The Storm’s championship quarterback delivered 2,896 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, and added 141 rushing yards and 4 rushing scores, helping Cleveland reclaim the 6A State Championship.
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Derrick Warren – Artesia (2026)
A classic Artesia gunslinger, Warren totaled 2,874 passing yards and 39 touchdowns, plus 195 rushing yards, powering the Bulldogs to another 5A State Championship.
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Elijah Melancon – Eunice (2026)
One of the most prolific quarterbacks in state history, Melancon threw for 2,786 yards, 39 touchdowns, ran for 695 yards and 10 touchdowns, and surpassed 10,380 career passing yards, leading Eunice to the 2A state runner-up finish.
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Gunnar Guardiola – Las Cruces (2026)
A polished and steady presence, Guardiola passed for 2,653 yards and 24 touchdowns, added 130 rushing yards and 3 more scores, and helped Las Cruces reach the 6A State Championship game.
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Kamal Stith – St. Michael’s (2026)
A true dual-threat standout, Stith threw for 2,163 yards and 33 touchdowns, added 785 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, and guided the Horsemen to the 3A State Championship.
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Junior Medrano – Hobbs (2027)
One of the state’s most electric playmakers, Medrano posted 1,811 passing yards and 22 touchdowns while rushing for 1,475 yards and 16 scores, leading Hobbs to the 6A semifinals for the first time since 1981.
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Luke Lynn – Roswell (2026)
A powerful runner and steady passer, Lynn threw for 1,628 yards and 14 touchdowns while adding 421 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, helping Roswell reach the 5A State Championship game.
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