The 2025 season has officially kicked off, and NMPreps.com is rolling out its first Top-25 statewide rankings of the year. This list includes the very best programs in New Mexico regardless of classification, from powerhouse Class 6A programs to smaller-school state contenders.
Cleveland opens at No. 1 after capturing its fourth state title in the last five years, but the Storm aren’t the only team with championship aspirations. Las Cruces and La Cueva return loaded rosters, Centennial remains one of the toughest regular season teams in the state, and perennial powers like Artesia, Roswell, and Bloomfield show the strength that exists outside of 6A.
Every program in the Top-25 has a storyline heading into Week One, whether it’s proven stars, emerging talent, or expectations to defend district and state crowns. Here’s where everyone stacks up entering the 2025 season:
NMPreps Week One Top-25 Rankings
2025 State Rank
2025 Class Rank
Team
Head Coach
1
1 (6A)
Cleveland Storm
Robert Garza
2
2 (6A)
Las Cruces Bulldawgs
Mark Lopez
3
3 (6A)
La Cueva Bears
Brandon Back
4
4 (6A)
Centennial Hawks
Aaron Ocampo
5
5 (6A)
Volcano Vista Hawks
Chad Wallin
6
6 (6A)
Rio Rancho Rams
Nate Pino
7
1 (5A)
Roswell Coyotes
Jeff Lynn
8
2 (5A)
Artesia Bulldogs
Jeremy Maupin
9
7 (6A)
Hobbs Eagles
Ken Stevens
10
8 (6A)
Los Lunas Tigers
Greg Henington
11
9 (6A)
Eldorado Eagles
Charlie Dotson
12
10 (6A)
Organ Mountain
Kenny Sanchez
13
11 (6A)
Carlsbad Cavemen
Cale Sanders
14
12 (6A)
Sandia Matadors
Tylon Wilder
15
13 (6A)
Alamogordo Tigers
AJ Cisco
16
14 (6A)
Cibola Cougars
David Howe
17
15 (6A)
West Mesa Mustangs
Landrick Brody
18
16 (6A)
Piedra Vista Panthers
Jared Howell
19
17 (6A)
Albuquerque Bulldogs
Desmond Anaya
20
3 (5A)
Lovington Wildcats
Joshua Bailey
21
4 (5A)
Mayfield Trojans
Gary Bradley
22
1 (4A)
Bloomfield Bobcats
Mike Kovacs
23
2 (4A)
St. Pius X Sartans
Curtis Flakes
24
18 (6A)
Atrisco Heritage
Dominic Casaus
25
19 (6A)
Farmington Scorpions
Jeff Dalton
Next Five: 5A Goddard (26), 5A Gadsden (27), 5A Los Alamos (28), 5A Deming (29), St. Michael’s (30)
