A quick run-down of which teams and athletes are on their way to compete in state championships.
Cross Country
Who’s In?
(Teams)
Española Valley girls and boys teams: The teams qualified for the Class AAAA state meet by finishing among the top three teams in District 2AAA.
Pojoaque boys and girls teams: The Elks and the Elkettes qualified for the Class AAA state meet by finishing among the top three teams in District 2AAA.
Mesa Vista boys: The Trojans qualified for the Class A-AA state meet by finishing among the top three teams in District 2A-AA.
Who’s In?
(Individuals only)
Coronado: The Leopards’ Patrick Cordova, Johnny Chavez and Jessi Chavez qualified for the Class A-AA boys meet by finishing at the District 5A-AA meet in the top three among runners whose teams did not qualify for the state meet.
Mesa Vista: Lady Trojan Haliey Lucero qualified for the Class A-AA girls meet by winning the District 2A-AA meet.
McCurdy: The Bobcats’ Ernesto Gonzales and Dennis Trujillo qualified for the Class A-AA boys meet by finishing at the District 2A-AA meet in the top three among runners whose teams did not qualify for the state meet.
Football
Who’s In?
McCurdy: The Bobcats received an automatic berth in the Class A state quarterfinals.
Escalante: The Lobos received an at-large bid in the Class A state quarterfinals.
On the Bubble?
Pojoaque: If the Elks beat St. Michaels Saturday they are likely to receive an at-large bid to the Class AAA state playoffs. If they lose, their chances are slim.
Volleyball
Who’s In?
Pojoaque: The Elkettes received an automatic berth to the Class AAA state tournament after winning District 2AAA.
Dulce: The Lady Hawks qualified for the opening round of the Class AA state tournament after finishing second in the District 2AA tournament.
On the Bubble?
Española Valley: The Lady Sundevils need a strong showing in the District 2AAAA tournament if they want to qualify for state as an at-large team.