Today, we start to announce the winners of the New Mexico high school football awards. The awards are voted on by fans, media members and NMPreps staff.
WINNNER:Â DIEGO CASILLIAS - BELEN HIGH SCHOOL
NMPreps.com is happy to announce the 2017 New Mexico Running Back of the Year to Diego Casillas. Casillias plays for the Belen High School Eagles who finished the season 12-1 and played for the 2017 5A State Championship.
Casillas earned 3 out of 4 first place votes from media votes and an overwhelming favorite in the fan poll vote (43.5% of votes). Casillas rushed for 2,679-yards (9.9 average per carry) and 33-touchdowns this season.
Casillas only a junior will be one of the top players to watch in 2018.
Media Votes
Adam Diehl - Proviewnetworks
Gary Herron - Rio Rancho Observer/The Team High School Show, 101.7FM
Jason Farmer - Hobbs News-Sun
Anonymous Media
Anonymous Media
Results
1st - Diego Casillas, Belen
2nd - Xavier Ivey-Saud, Manzano
3rd - Isaiah Otero, Ruidoso
Award Winners
Announcement: 2017 NM Wide Receiver of the Year
Announcement: 2017 NM Offensive Lineman of the Year
Announcement: 2017 NM Defensive Lineman of the Year
Announcement: 2017 NM Linebacker of the Year
Announcement: 2017 NM Secondary of the Year
Announcement: 2017 NM Kicker of the Year
More
12/26: Way too early 2018 rankings - Mayfield High School
12/22: Way too early 2018 rankings - Atrisco Heritage Academy
12/19: Way too early 2018 rankings - West Mesa High School
12/15: Way too early 2018 rankings - Onate High School
12/14: Way too early 2018 rankings - Albuquerque High School
Coaching Carousel: Head Coaching Changes
