District 2-6A football play begins with marquee games this weekend

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

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New Mexico high school football transitions into league play this week as District 2-6A action begins. A headlining matchup features Las Cruces traveling to face Hobbs on Friday at 7 p.m. In another key 6A game, Carlsbad visits Centennial at the Field of Dreams at 7 p.m. Friday. Other notable contests include an undefeated Albuquerque High squad playing Sandia at Wilson Stadium on Thursday and a meeting between Moriarty and Silver on Friday. The upcoming games follow a busy Week 3 schedule that included double-overtime finishes and a surprise win for Volcano Vista over La Cueva. Mayfield faces player suspensions this week following a sideline incident during a game against Organ Mountain.

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  • Las Cruces faces Hobbs on Friday in a critical District 2-6A opening contest.
  • Carlsbad plays its first 6A opponent when visiting Centennial on Friday.
  • Albuquerque High takes a 2-0-1 record into Thursday's matchup against the 3-0 Matadors.
  • Moriarty brings a high-volume ground attack to its Friday game against Silver.
  • Mayfield players will serve suspensions this week following a skirmish against Organ Mountain.
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1. Las Cruces at Hobbs, 7 p.m. Friday District 1-4A began district play this week, everyone else in Classes 3A-6A start league play in Week 4. And here is your headliner, with the Bulldawgs visiting the Eagles. It’s only a district opener, but this matchup carries great weight as we think about the top of the District 2-6A standings. 2. Carlsbad at Centennial, Field of Dreams, 7 p.m. Friday ...

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