High school sports and performing arts give teens hope when they’re feeling hopeless … direction when feeling lost … encouragement when feeling down. Our world is a more reassuring place, thanks to high school sports and performing arts. #MyReasonWhy myreasonwhy.com/posts/2020-2…

SONIC TUESDAY TRIVIA: Which school played in each of the first seven boys state championship soccer finals? @sonicdrivein

From homecoming to Halloween night, October is packed with reasons to celebrate. Before you leave the game or wrap up trick-or-treating, grab your trash, scoop up those candy wrappers, and help #KEEPLITTEROUT wherever the season takes you. 🎃 Find more ways your team can get involved:keeplitterout.nm.gov/youth #Halloween #KeepLitterOutNM #KeepNMBeautiful #Recycle #NMAA

Check out the latest episode of Gametime, presented this week by Visit Albuquerque @visitabq Our guest is the La Cueva girls soccer team, PLUS a breakdown of the brackets for the NMAA State Soccer Championships. Hear from coaches in EVERY Classification! Click the link below to watch. ⬇️ youtu.be/fsBhDo1kp0w

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Here’s a look at the Boys Class 5A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships.

La Cueva High School earned the #1 seed in the Boys Class 5A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships. The Bears were tied with Roswell in criteria points and earned the top spot on MaxPreps strength of schedule.

Here’s a look at the Boys Class 4A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships.

St. Pius X High School earned the #1 seed in the Boys Class 4A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships. The Sartans are 16-3-1 overall. St. Pius X has played in the final each of the last three years.

Here’s a look at the Boys Class A-3A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships.

Sandia Prep earned the #1 seed in the Boys Class A-3A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships. The Sundevils have played in the final five of the last six years. Sandia Prep has won 21 state titles overall.

Here’s a look at the Girls Class 5A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships.

Volcano Vista High School earned the #1 seed in the Girls Class 5A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships. The Hawks are 15-2-2 overall. Volcano Vista won it all in 2019.

Here’s a look at the Girls Class 4A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships.

Hope Christian High School earned the #1 seed in the Girls Class 4A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships. Hope Christian has won 5 straight state titles.

Here’s a look at the Girls Class A-3A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships.

Cottonwood Classical earned the #1 seed in the Girls Class A-3A bracket of the 2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships. Cottonwood Classical reached the final in 2024.

FOOTBALL: Piedra Vista beat Highland 56-8 on Monday night. Here are some of the highlights.

RESEARCH SHOWS: High school athletes have LOWER symptoms of anxiety/depression than non-athletes. PARENTS AGREE—High school sports: ❤️ Support emotional well-being (89%) 😌 Help manage stress healthily (87%) #ProtectThePurpose protectthepurpose.com/posts/…

Each week during the high school football season we like to highlight a top play or standout accomplishment as the Jiffy Lube What Drives You Performance of the Week. This week the spotlight shines on Texico standout Cross Figg. In a game against rival Eunice, Figg rushed for over 300 yards and five touchdowns as the Wolverines clinched a district title with a 38-7 victory. He has over 1,200 yards and 21 touchdowns on the season. Congratulations to Cross Figg from Texico High School, the Jiffy Lube What Drives You Performance of the Week. And don’t forget to apply for a Jiffy Lube What Drives You Scholarship. One $5,000 and three $1,500 awards will be given to New Mexico High School Students! Simply write an essay in 500 words or less about “What Drives You?”! No other requirements. Visit jiffylubenewmexico.com for more information and to apply for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship award from your local Jiffy Lube owners! The deadline is March 1st, 2027. Apply Now! @jiffylube