The 2025 New Mexico high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Highland (Albuquerque, NM) travels to face Taos on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The Hornets aim to build on their .500 start, while the Tigers are still seeking their first win of the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Highland (Albuquerque, NM) @ Taos (NM)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:00 PM
○ Location: Taos High School, Taos, NM
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Highland Hornets
Highland (1-1) opened the season with a split, scoring 28 points while allowing 26. Ranked #54 in New Mexico, the Hornets will rely on their balanced offense and aggressive defense to gain their first road win.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #12,083
○ State Rank (NM): #54
○ Class Rank: #11
○ Key to Win: Stay disciplined on defense and continue to find offensive rhythm early.
Main Squad:
○ Carter Montoya – QB
○ Isaiah Lopez – RB
○ Nolan Herrera – WR
○ Jaxson Torres – LB
○ Malik Ortiz – DB
○ Camden Chavez – WR
○ Landon Gutierrez – OL
○ Elias Mendoza – DL
○ Brayden Salazar – DB
○ Dominic Vega – LB
Taos Tigers
Taos (0-2) has struggled to find its footing early, being outscored 68-19 in its first two contests. Ranked #46 in New Mexico, the Tigers will look to use their home field as a spark to capture their first win of the season.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #11,379
○ State Rank (NM): #46
○ Class Rank: #7
○ Key to Win: Establish a consistent running game and improve red-zone efficiency.
Main Squad:
○ Aiden Romero – QB
○ Jamari Gonzales – RB
○ Colton Montoya – WR
○ Trevor Garcia – LB
○ Xavier Luna – DB
○ Jace Herrera – WR
○ Mitchell Chavez – OL
○ Dante Vigil – DL
○ Roman Trujillo – DB
○ Tyler Martinez – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | #12,083 | #54 (NM) | #11 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | .500 | 28 | 26 |
| Taos | #11,379 | #46 (NM) | #7 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 19 | 68 |
