The postseason is underway across New Mexico high school football, and there’s plenty to track and celebrate. Here are the key details, storylines, and what to watch for as teams move through the brackets toward state championships.
📅 Schedule & Structure
The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) has laid out the playoff timeline for the 2025 season as follows:
- For the smaller classifications like Six-Man and Eight-Man, first rounds began around Oct. 25.
- For the larger classifications (Classes 2A through 6A), the first round is on Nov. 1, then quarterfinals Nov. 7-8, semifinals Nov. 14-15, and the state championship finals on Nov. 29.
- The 2025 high school football playoffs in New Mexico are shaping up to deliver excitement, drama, and memorable community moments. Whether you’re following a specific team, scouting for future stars, or simply enjoying the local sports culture, it’s a great time to be paying attention.
Las Cruces High is having a dominant regular season: according to MaxPreps, they are 10-0 overall, 6-0 in 6A District 3, and currently ranked #1 in New Mexico for 2025.
Key recent win: They beat Centennial High School in the regular season finale 31-21.
With that undefeated finish in district play, they are locked in a strong seed for the 6A playoffs
As the top seed in their district/classification, they are in a great position to make a deep run.
Keep up with your team here.