Listen as Journal staffer James Yodice breaks down everything you need to know about the high school sports — the story lines, the players to watch and the games you don't want to miss.
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Listen as Journal staffer James Yodice breaks down everything you need to know about the high school sports — the story lines, the players to watch and the games you don't want to miss.
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November 26, 2025
New Mexico HS Football State Championships Preview w/ ProView’s Sebastian Noel
<p>Host James Yodice, high school sports editor for the Albuquerque Journal, is joined by Sebastian Noel, play-by-play broadcaster for ProView Networks, to break down New Mexico’s high school football state championship weekend.They run through all five 11-man title games, including the 6A showdown between Cleveland and Las Cruces, the 5A rivalry rematch of Artesia vs. Roswell at Bulldog Bowl, the much-anticipated 4A clash between Bloomfield and St. Pius X, St. Michael’s dominant run into the 3A final against Dexter, and the 2A heavyweight matchup of Texico vs. Eunice. Along the way, they talk key players, coaching storylines, home-field advantages, and which games feel like true coin flips.James and Sebastian also dig into the ongoing debate over centralizing state championships at UNM versus keeping them at campus and regional sites, touching on NMAA board dynamics, logistics, and why environments like Bulldog Bowl and Community Stadium are so special for small-town programs and fans.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#PrepsCentral #JamesYodice #SebastianNoel #ProViewNetworks#NewMexicoHighSchoolFootball #NMPreps #HighSchoolFootball #StateChampionship#ClevelandStorm #LasCrucesBulldawgs #ArtesiaBulldogs #RoswellCoyotes#BloomfieldBobcats #StPiusX #StMichaels #DexterDemons #Texico #Eunice#NMAA #AlbuquerqueJournal</p>
November 21, 2025
High School Football Semi-Finals Preview & State Brackets Breakdown
<p>Join Albuquerque Journal Sports Editor James Yodice as he flies solo this week on Preps Central to break down all the big storylines in New Mexico high school football. From the rise of charter-school programs in 2A to powerhouse defenses in 3A, to the 6A bracket’s elite matchups — this episode covers it all. Plus: a quick recap of state volleyball champions and what’s ahead as basketball gears up. Whether you’re a die-hard prep-sports fan or just looking to stay ahead of the playoff action, this is your one-stop high school sports update for the week.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#NewMexicoHighSchoolFootball #NMHSF #PrepFootball #StateSemiFinals #HighSchoolSports #AlbuquerqueJournal #PrepsCentral #JamesYodice #NewMexicoFootball #HSFootballPlayoffs</p>
November 7, 2025
New Mexico High School Football Playoff Preview with ProView’s Sebastian Noel
<p>Albuquerque Journal Prep Sports Editor James Yodice sits down with Sebastian Noel, Play-by-Play Broadcaster for ProView Networks, for a complete breakdown of the 2024 New Mexico high school football playoff brackets. Together they analyze key matchups across 6A, 5A, and 4A—spotlighting powerhouse programs like Las Cruces, Cleveland, La Cueva, Los Lunas, and Rio Rancho—while highlighting standout players including Parker Miller, Micah Takahashi, and Monty Melendez.They also preview the state soccer and cross-country championships, share playoff predictions, and discuss why this stretch marks one of the busiest times of the year in New Mexico prep sports. Packed with expert insight, statistics, and bracket analysis, this episode is your ultimate guide to the road to the state championships.To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#PrepsCentral #NMPreps #NewMexicoFootball #HighSchoolSports #SebastianNoel #ProViewNetworks #JamesYodice #NMPlayoffs #NMAthletics #ClevelandStorm #LasCrucesBulldawgs #LaCuevaBears #RioRanchoRams #LosLunasTigers #ABQJournal #NMSoccer #NMCrossCountry</p>
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