For the second time in as many seasons, the Hobbs football team will be hosting a Class 6A playoff game at Watson Memorial Stadium. The difference between this year’s opponent and last year, however, is that this year’s game will be played on Friday night. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Eagles finished the regular season at 7-3 overall and …
Wildcats finalize first schedule with Class 4A By Tom Mulherin With a new district and classification in tow, the Lovington football team officially completed its schedule for next season, head coach Anthony Gonzales announced Friday afternoon. Due to the size of the school and program, the Wildcats – as previously reported – have moved down from Class 5A to Class …
Five Eagles, two ’Cat named to All-New Mexico South team With all the individual awards finished and out of the way, NMPreps.com released its All-New Mexico Football team Monday for offense. Of the 15 players to be named to the South Team, seven were from Lea County. Hobbs had five players named to the team while Lovington had two. Of …
Lovington brothers reflect in last high school football season together By Tom Mulherin Red in the face, Elijah Cesareo can’t stop laughing. Sitting in the Lovington football film room before practice, the senior lineman starts shaking his head and shading his eyes with his hand. He can’t control himself. And with Elijah’s contagious smile beaming ear to ear, junior Evan …
