Last Freeman Rating

No 1

District

2-5A

2024 Record

22-3 overall, 9-1 district

State Championships:

2021, 2018, 2017, 2011, 20008, 2006, 2004, 2003

Outlook:

The La Cueva Bears had another fantastic year with an overall record of. They will look to bounce back from last season after a disappointing loss to Sandia in 2023.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 2

District:

1-5A

2024 Record:

22-4 overall, 7-1 district

State Championships:

2023, 2013, 2009, 2007

Outlook:

Rio Rancho looks to repeat last year’s championship win this season. They have had key wins over teams like Cleveland, whom they beat twice in the regular season.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 3

District:

1-5A

2024 Record:

20-6 overall, 7-1 disrict

State Championships:

None

Outlook:

Although they dominate other sports, they have yet to win a state championship in baseball. Could this be the year they change that? They have struggled against their 5A foes, losing to Rio Rancho twice and to Sandia and La Cueva once; however, they have had key victories over Volcano Vista, Cleveland, and Goddard.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 7

District:

3-5A

2024 Record:

21-5 overall, 13-2 disrict

State Championships:

None

Outlook:

Organ Mountain has been an under-the-radar team that could be in for a tournament run. They defeated Carlsbad twice and only lost to the No. 1 team in the state–Rio Rancho Rams–by only 2 runs. Led by Sophomore Rey Ponce and Senior pitcher, the lefty Randy Bailey will hope to lead their team to a deep run in the playoffs.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 4

District:

2-5A

2024 Record:

17-7 overall, 5-3 district

State Championships:

1980, 1979, 1974, 1968

Outlook:

Sandia hasn’t won a state title in 44 years despite regular-season success. However, they made the big game in 2022, losing to Carlsbad. Sandia hopes to keep its regular-season momentum after beating Rio Rancho, La Cueva, and Cleveland once during the season.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 5

District:

1-5A

2024 Record:

19-7 overall, 3-5 district

State Championships:

2019

Outlook:

Volcano Vista has struggled in district play this season. They hope to show the form they played in when they beat No. 6 Rio Grande twice earlier in the regular season. They will also look to bounce back after being a victim of 12-seed Piedra Vista in the playoffs last state tournament.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 6

District:

4-5A

2024 Record:

19-7 overall, 8-1 district

State Championships:

2022, 2016, 2012, 2002, 1998, 1996, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1963, 1972, 1958

Outlook:

The team with the most state titles in New Mexico will hope to win its 13th state title after winning it two years ago. It has had key wins over Centennial, Goddard, and Piedra Vista and only lost to La Cueva, the No.2 team in the state, by one run in the 10th inning. However, they have lost twice to Organ Mountain. It hopes to continue its dominance and add another blue trophy to the trophy case.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 8

Head Coach:

Orlando Griego

2023 Post Season:

Lost, Quarterfinals (Rio Rancho, 14-0)

Entering the Playoffs:

3 game win streak

How far can they go?

Quarterfinals

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 9

District:

2-5A

2024 Record:

18-8 overall, 7-3 district

State Championships:

2015, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1993, 1992, 1985

Outlook:

The Eagles have had a tremendous bounce-back year after struggling in district play last year and being unable to make the playoffs. On offense, Sluggers Quinn Teupell and Jace Sanchez-Reynolds have been getting the job done and then some. On the mound, they are led by Senior Tadum Widner. They can go on a deep postseason run if they put the pieces together.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 10

District:

3-5A

2024 Record:

19-7 overall, 12-3 district

State Championship:

2016

Outlook:

The Hawks hope to keep the momentum that took them to the championship game last year. Led by Senior catcher Aiden Huston and young Sophomore Isreal Molina, Centennial must play well against hard teams to go on another deep run, which they have struggled to do thus far.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 12

District:

5-5A

2024 Record:

17-9 overall, 9-1 district

State Championships:

1972, 1970, 1955

Outlook:

The Tigers have been a high-scoring team. Averaging around 9 runs per game. They beat tough teams like Centennial, Hobbs, and Piedra Vista but have lost to tough teams like Cleveland, Clovis, Volcano Vista, Rio Rancho, Eldorado, and Rio Grande. Los Lunas will hope to turn the tide against tough teams and go on a Cinderella run.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 13

District:

3-5A

2024 Record:

16-10 overall, 8-7 district

State Championships:

1963, 1962, 1961, 1957, 1952

Outlook:

Las Cruces has struggled to make the big game for a long time despite having all the talent. On offense, Senior Zakye Hawkins and Ryan Padilla led the team, which was led on the mound by Lucas Hernandez, one of the best pitchers in the state at striking batters out.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 14

District:

4-5A

2024 Record:

14-12 overall, 4-5 district

State Championships:

None

Outlook:

Hobbs has been a solid team that played a hard schedule and still prevailed. They have defeated top-level teams such as Cleveland, Organ Mountain, Los Lunas, and Farmington. Led by stars like Junior infielder Christian Montes and Senior pitcher Jaysiah Martinez, the Eagles hope to add their first 5A blue trophy to their collection.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 16

District:

2-5A

2024 Record:

13-13 overall, 5-5 district

State Championships:

2014, 2012, 2011, 2010

Outlook:

The Panthers played one of the state's hardest schedules and struggled. They had good wins over Eldorado, Grants, and Belen. However, they lost to hard teams such as La Cueva, Los Lunas, Carlsbad, Cleveland, and Rio Rancho. Piedra Vista is one of the double-digit seeds, the Panthers could be the ones that go on a deep run.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 17

District:

4-5A

2024 Record:

13-12 overall, 3-6 district

State Championships:

None

Outlook:

Clovis has had solid wins over Goddard, Los Lunas, Carlsbad, Hobbs, and Belen. However, they were unable to beat Volcano Vista and Cleveland.

Last Freeman Rating:

No. 21

District:

3-5A

2024 Record:

12-14 overall, 7-8 district

State Championships:

1981

Outlook:

Mayfield had some solid wins this season, defeating Organ Mountain, Centennial, and Farmington. The Trojans' offense is led by Issac Seldner and Lucas Marquez. Mayfield will need to pull a Trojan horse to defeat La Cueva, but hey, crazier things have happened.