Preps Central

In this episode of Preps Central, Albuquerque Journal sports editor James Yodice breaks down Week 5 of New Mexico high school football and sits down with two standout players:

Hayes Baum – Cibola senior linebacker, part-time quarterback, and recent UNM commit, shares his journey, leadership role, and mindset heading into district play under Coach Chris Howe.

Isaiah Dominguez – St. Michael’s senior running back and defensive leader, discusses the Horsemen’s 24-game winning streak, upcoming showdown with Eunice, and the culture that fuels their success alongside quarterback Kamal Stith.

James also recaps key matchups from last week, including Las Cruces’ historic win over Cleveland and Centennial’s late victory at Rio Rancho. James also previews this week's marquee clash in 5A, Artesia vs. Gadsden.

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Preps Central is back! Host James Yodice, the Albuquerque Journal’s high school sports editor, returns to the studio with a packed episode as New Mexico high school football heads into Week 4.This week features one of the most anticipated matchups of the season: Cleveland Storm (#1) vs Las Cruces Bulldogs (#2). Yodice breaks down the top storylines across 6A and 5A football, including district play opening for powerhouse programs like Roswell, Artesia, and Centennial.Special guest Danny Amaro, Las Cruces’ explosive running back with 13 touchdowns already this season, joins the show to talk about preparing for Cleveland, the Bulldogs’ mindset, and the hunger to bring another state title back to southern New Mexico.Across the state, standout players and top-ranked teams are colliding in games that will shape the playoff picture. From dominant offenses to hard-hitting defenses, Week 4 promises high stakes and plenty of excitement for fans of New Mexico high school football.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#PrepsCentral #NewMexicoFootball #HighSchoolFootball #ClevelandStorm #LasCrucesBulldogs #DannyAmaro #EvanNanez #NMPreps #NewMexicoSports #ABQJournal

Presented By:WNMUListen as Journal staffer James Yodice breaks down everything you need to know about the high school sports — the story lines, the players to watch and the games you don't want to miss.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

Presented By:WNMU

Listen as Journal staffer James Yodice breaks down everything you need to know about the high school sports — the story lines, the players to watch and the games you don't want to miss.

If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription.

http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/

To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.

Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

Presented By:WNMUListen as Journal staffer James Yodice breaks down everything you need to know about the high school sports — the story lines, the players to watch and the games you don't want to miss.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

Presented By:WNMUListen as Journal staffer James Yodice breaks down everything you need to know about the high school sports — the story lines, the players to watch and the games you don't want to miss.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

Presented By: WNMU

Listen as Journal staffer James Yodice breaks down everything you need to know about the high school sports — the story lines, the players to watch and the games you don't want to miss.

If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription.

http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/

To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.

Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

Presented By:WNMUListen as Journal staffer James Yodice breaks down everything you need to know about the high school sports — the story lines, the players to watch and the games you don't want to miss.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

Presented By:WNMU

Presented By:WNMU