This week’s look at the Week 8 New Mexico high school baseball Class 5A rankings features a new No. 1 in La Cueva, while 1-5A continues to provide heavyweight matchups with playoff-level intensity every night.
No. 1 La Cueva (14-3 overall)
The Bears take over the top spot after another dominant week, steamrolling Rio Grande 18-1 and sweeping Manzano in a doubleheader, 11-0 and 16-5. La Cueva is hot, and right now.
No. 2 Carlsbad (12-5 overall)
Took care of business in two rivalry games vs. 4A Goddard, winning 11-1 and 3-2. The Cavemen are battle-tested.