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Rio Rancho High School

Address
301 Loma Colorado Rd., NE
Rio Rancho New Mexico 87124
United States
Information
Type  | Public high school
Established  | 1997
Principal  | Sherri Carver
Enrollment  | 2461, (2015-16)
Mascot  | Rams
Color(s)  | Navy Blue, Hunter Green and White
Athletics conference  | NMAA, 1-6A
Rival  | Cleveland High
Website  | http://rioranchohigh.rrps.net/

## Contents

* 1 Introduction
* 2 History
* 2.1 Founding
* 2.2 Overcrowding/Split
* 2.3 Presidential Visit
* 2.4 Popular culture
* 2.5 Notable alumni
* 3 Academics
* 3.1 Demographics
* 3.2 AVID
* 3.3 Engineering
* 3.3.1 PLTW
* 3.3.2 RoboRAVE
* 3.4 Humanities
* 3.4.1 Culinary
* 3.5 Fine Arts
* 3.5.1 Vans Custom Culture Art Competition
* 3.5.2 Dance
* 4 Athletics
* 4.1 Rio Rancho State Athletic Championships
* 4.1.1 Cross Country
* 4.1.2 Football
* 4.1.3 Soccer
* 4.1.4 Volleyball
* 4.1.5 Basketball
* 4.1.6 Swimming and Diving
* 4.1.7 Wrestling
* 4.1.8 Golf
* 4.1.9 Softball
* 4.1.10 Track and Field
* 4.2 Rio Rancho High School Athletics Hall of Fame
* 5 Activities
* 5.1 Rio Rancho State Activities Championships
* 5.1.1 Athletic Training Challenge
* 5.1.2 DECA Marketing Education
* 5.1.3 Marching Band
* 5.1.4 Rugby
* 5.1.5 Ice Hockey
* 6 References

## Introduction[edit]

Rio Rancho High School (RRHS) is a public senior high school located in west central Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Opening in 1997 as part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools[1] district, it is fed by Lincoln and Eagle Ridge middle schools. The current enrollment stands at 2461 (2015-16).[2]

## History[edit]

### Founding[edit]

In 1995, Intel Corporation was considering a plant expansion, and approached Sandoval County about the possibility of issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) to finance the project. As part of this request, Intel was willing to provide Sandoval County with funds for local projects benefiting the local area. One of the area’s biggest needs was for a high school to serve Rio Rancho. This led to conversations among Sandoval County, Intel, the City of Rio Rancho, and the school district about the possibility of Intel building a high school for Rio Rancho.

The result of these discussions was a unique community/business partnership. The Sandoval County Commission approved the issuance of $8 billion in industrial revenue bonds permitting Intel Corporation to finance plant improvements. In return, Intel built the $30 million high school facility — the city’s first — and leased it for one dollar per year to the Rio Rancho Public Schools. Because Intel had recently completed plant construction work in Rio Rancho, it had resources to manage the construction project in place. Rio Rancho High was built as a “design-build” project by the private sector.

Intel built the core facility: four of the five academy buildings, a gym and the performing arts center. The district was responsible for providing furnishings, technology, and equipment. The district subsequently completed the current Humanities Academy building, as well as all of the athletics facilities and other improvements. A Rio Rancho 2007 bond issue added a drama classroom/”black box” theater facility and field house facilities for soccer, track, and cross country to the Rio Rancho High campus. [3]

### Overcrowding/Split[edit]

In 2008 due to overcrowding at Rio Rancho High school, the Rio Rancho Public Schools district built the V. Sue Cleveland High School, which opened in August 2009. During that year incoming 9th through 11th grade students who resided south of Northern Blvd. attended Rio Rancho High School, and all residing north of Northern Blvd. began to attend V. Sue Cleveland High School. The senior class of 2010 continued to attend Rio Rancho High School regardless of where they resided in Rio Rancho.

### Presidential Visit[edit]

President Obama gives a speech in the "RAC" athletic facility

President Barack Obama hosted a Town Hall meeting at the high school on May 14, 2009 regarding the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 or Credit CARD Act of 2009.

### Popular culture[edit]

* Rio Rancho High School was used as filming location for the TV show Breaking Bad, being portrayed in the show as J. P. Wynne High School.[4]

* The campus was also used as a film location in the 2011 movie Fright Night.[5]

### Notable alumni[edit]

* Chris Williams - wide receiver who played in the CFL[6] and the NFL[7]
* Tim Madigan - golfer who played on the PGA Tour, PGA Tour Canada and Web.com Tour[8]
* Ashley Rhoades - Honorable mention All-American for the University of New Mexico and Cibola High School head volleyball coach

## Academics[edit]

The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED)[9] replaced the No Child Left Behind Act and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) testing with a new school grading formula, which took effect for the 2010-11 school years. The grade is calculated using many forms of testing, and includes graduation rates.

Rio Rancho High School courtyard

School Year  | Grade from NMPED

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2018–19  | B
2017–18  | B
2016–17  | B
2015–16  | A
2014–15  | A
2013–14  | A
2012–13  | A
2011–12  | B
2010–11  | C

### Demographics[edit]

Ethnicity  | RRHS Avg  | State Avg

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Caucasian (not hispanic)  | 34%  | 25%
Hispanic (of any race)  | 57%  | 61%
American Indian/Alaskan Native  | 4%  | 10%
African American  | 3%  | 2%
Asian  | 3%  | 1%
Two or more races  | 3%  | 1%

[10]

### AVID[edit]

Rio Rancho High School offers Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)[11] , is a college preparation program designed by a teacher in the San Diego school system 30 years ago. The program is for students who want to improve their lives through the educational process - both in high school and in college. AVID curriculum implements strategies to help the student keep organized, take quality notes in class and provide bi-weekly tutorial sessions (study groups) with the intent to support the student in progressing through high school in a successful fashion to ensure college admission.

### Engineering[edit]

#### PLTW[edit]

RRHS employes the project-based aspects of the Project Lead The Way (PLTW)[12] curriculum which gives students a chance to apply what they know, identify a problem, find unique solutions, and lead their own learning, rather than be passive recipients of information in a question-and-answer, right-or-wrong learning environment. PLTW’s premier high school program, Pathway To Engineering™, is a four-year course of study integrated into the students’ core curriculum. The combination of traditional math and science courses with innovative Pathway To Engineering courses prepares students for college majors in engineering and E/T fields and offers them the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.

#### RoboRAVE[edit]

The Rio Rancho Robotics Club prepares and participates in annual RoboRAVE International[13] competitions. This program aims to make robotics accessible to any kid, anywhere with the goals of having fun while learning, sharing and teamwork. RoboRAVE's motto is “Today’s Play, Tomorrow’s Pay.” Teams of students must design, assemble and program robotic kits to accomplish specific tasks.

### Humanities[edit]

#### Culinary[edit]

RRHS offers culinary classes utilizing the ProStart[14] program which is a health and wellness, nutrition science program with the intent to provide Rio Rancho High School students with the integrated knowledge, skills, and practices required (for careers) in food production and services. This course was developed for students interested in going into the restaurant or hospitality and lodging fields. The course combines culinary and management skills, and includes guest speakers and field trips in the industry. Students develop culinary skills in nutrition, breakfast foods such as crepes, pancakes, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, vinegar's and salsas, garnishes, fruits and vegetables. Students learn about menu developing, cost planning and inventory control for running their own restaurant.

### Fine Arts[edit]

#### Vans Custom Culture Art Competition[edit]

Rio Rancho High School students winning Vans art competition entries

Rio Rancho High School was named Grand Champion of the Fifth Annual Custom Culture Art and Design Competition, a national high school art competition in which 2,000 selected schools receive four pairs of blank Vans shoes to use as a canvas, to be designed according to four different themes: Art, Music, Action Sports and 'Local Flavor'. Once a school's designs are completed, they go through a voting process to narrow down the top 50 entries. Further voting by the public narrows the selection to the top 5 that go on to compete in the final event. These schools artists are flown out to celebrate their artwork and have noted judges vote on the grand prize winning submission.

At the final event held on June 10, 2014 at New York City's Industria Superstudio, celebrity judges MKTO, Steve Caballero, Matt Shultz, Kemal Harris, Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto selected the winning custom shoe designs. Vans presented Rio Rancho High School with the grand-prize $50,000 donation to support its art program. The winning shoe design was also produced and sold in select Vans and Journeys retail stores, and online at Vans.com and Journeys.com.

RRHS artists also won the Vans contest national finals in 2010 and 2012. In 2010 the grand prize was $10,000; by 2012 it had increased to $50,000. In 2012, RRHS also won an additional $5,000 in the Journeys Local Attitude competition for the best design reflecting a community's local flavor.

#### Dance[edit]

The Rio Rancho High School Dance Department established in 1997 is one of the few full time public school dance programs of its kind in New Mexico. The RRHS Dance Department offers five levels of instruction, starting with level 1 beginning and ending with Master Dance Company, a performance based company that performs three times a year in the RRHS Performing Arts Center (PAC). Dance techniques are offered in ballet, jazz, lyrical/Contemporary, modern, hip-hop, choreography and performance.

## Athletics[edit]

Rio Rancho High School competes in the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA), as a class 6A school in District 1. In addition to Rio Rancho High School, the schools in district 1-6A include: Cibola High School, Volcano Vista High School, V. Sue Cleveland High School and Piedra Vista High School.

### Rio Rancho State Athletic Championships[edit]

Rio Rancho High School has captured 45 State Championships.

State Championships

Season | Sport | Number | State Champions | Runner-up | Third
Fall | Cross Country, Boys | 2 | 2014, 2013 | 2021, 2020, 2016, 2015, 2010 | 2012, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005
Cross Country, Girls | 3 | 2020, 2016, 2008 | 2021, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
Football | 2 | 2016, 2014 | 2021, 2019 |
Soccer, Boys | 1 | 2020 |  |
Soccer, Girls | 1 | 2007 | 2014 |
Volleyball | 7 | 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002 | 2014, 2008, 2004, 2001 | 2000
Winter | Basketball, Boys | 2 | 2016, 2007 |  |
Basketball, Girls |  |  |  | 2001
Spirit/Dance/Drill |  |  |  | 2012, 2011, 2010, 2000, 1999
Spirit/Cheer | 6 | 2019, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2001, 2000 | 2021, 2015, 2009, 2005 | 2017, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2007, 1999
Swimming and Diving, Boys |  |  | 2009 | 2014, 2013
Swimming and Diving, Girls |  |  |  | 2007
Wrestling | 14 | 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, *2004, 2004, *2003, 2003 | 2021, 2017, 2016, 2006, 2002 | 2020, 2013, 2012, *2002
Spring | Baseball, Boys | 3 | 2013, 2009, 2007 | 2016, 2010 |
Golf, Boys | 2 | 2007, 2005 | 2006 | 2009, 2004
Golf, Girls |  |  | 2013, 2012 | 2018
Softball | 3 | 2019, 2015, 2014, 2003 | 2010 | 2002, 2001
Tennis, Boys |  |  |  |
Tennis, Girls |  |  | 2007 |
Track and Field, Boys |  |  | 2015, 2008, 2004 | 2014, 2005
Track and Field, Girls |  |  |  | 2010, 2009, 2001
Total | 45

(State tournament consolation games are no longer played for Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball or Softball)

(*Year) - indicates Dual Meet State Champions also

#### Cross Country[edit]

Rio Rancho High School has captured 1 individual State title through the 2021/2022 season.

| Boys State Champions

Year  | Name  | Number of
Championships

| Girls State Champions

Year  | Name  | Number of
Championships
1997 | Danielle Longmire | 1

All-State honors are granted for a top 10 finish in class at the New Mexico State Cross Country Championships.

| Boys All-State

Year  | Name  | Finish
2021 | Dawson Gunn | 2nd
2020 | Cebastian Marquez | 5th
Dawson Gunn | 6th
2018 | Cody Smith | 8th
2016 | Devin Paredes | 2nd
2015 | Mike Goke | 6th
Devin Paredes | 9th
2014 | Devin Paredes | 2nd
Josh Pyeatt | 6th
2013 | Devin Paredes | 3rd
Troy Lawton | 9th
2012 | Preston Charlie | 4th
2011 | Jesus Mendoza | 8th
2010 | Caleb Rubalcaba | 2nd
Larry Rodarte | 3rd
2009 | Caleb Rubalcaba | 10th
2007 | Rob Selph | 10th
2006 | Josh Bueno | 3rd

| Girls All-State

Year  | Name  | Finish
2021 | Gracey Lavato | 8th
Esther Cameron | 10th
2020 | Tessa Holderman | 3rd
Lorynn Trujillo | 8th
Violet Francisco | 9th
2018 | Reina Paredes | 8th
2017 | Reina Paredes | 4th
Andi Almodovar | 5th
2016 | Alliana Atencio | 2nd
Andi Almodovar | 4th
Reina Paredes | 5th
Molly Klein | 9th
Cecilia Quesada | 10th
2015 | Reina Paredes | 7th
Molly Klein | 8th
2014 | Reina Paredes | 5th
Andi Almodovar | 7th
2013 | Sierra Delaware | 7th
2010 | Tamara Lementino | 4th
2009 | Jenna Padilla | 2nd
Tamara Lementino | 3rd
2008 | Tamara Lementino | 6th
Alana Littleford | 8th
1997 | Danielle Longmire | 1st

#### Football[edit]

List of Rio Rancho Rams football seasons

The New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico high school football.[15] Prior to the year 2008 the "'All-State Teams" were picked by the Associated Press.

| Year  | Name  | Position  | Honor

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2021 | Zach Vigil | Running Back | 1st Team Offense
Cayden Romero | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Carlos Archuleta | Outside Linebacker | 1st Team Defense
Nathan Hontanosas | Defensive Line | 1st Team Defense
Chris Fox | Secondary | 1st Team Defense
Lucas Lucero | Secondary | 1st Team Defense
Mikey Wood | Receiver | 2nd Team Offense
Devin Rice | Slot | 2nd Team Offense
Adrian McNeeley | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Chris Maddox | Inside Linebacker | 2nd Team Defense
Marcus Wright | Secondary | 2nd Team Defense
Tristan Trujillo | Center | Honorable Mention
Fabiano Valdez | Inside Linebacker | Honorable Mention
Isaiah Padilla | Secondary | Honorable Mention
2020 | Zach Vigil | Running Back | 1st Team Offense
Cayden Romero | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Zach Benedict | Kicker | 1st Team Defense
Tommy Lujan | Secondary | 1st Team Defense
Darrius Gregory | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Dom Priddy | Punter | 2nd Team Offense
Jasper Pennington | Outside Linebacker | Honorable Mention
Lucas Lucero | Secondary | Honorable Mention
2019 | Isaiah Chavez | Quarterback | 1st Team Offense
Tyler Barb | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Jaylan Smith | Punter | 1st Team Offense
Zach Vigil | Running Back | 2nd Team Offense
Darrius Gregory | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Jeramiah Esquibel | Inside Linebacker | 2nd Team Defense
Jay Smith | Defensive End/OLB | 2nd Team Defense
Tyler Woisin | Defensive End/OLB | 2nd Team Defense
Tommy Lujan | Secondary | 2nd Team Defense
Jasper Pennington | Secondary | 2nd Team Defense
2017 | Derek Reyes | TE/Slot Receiver | 1st Team Offense
Evan Tafoya-Vallo | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Keshawn Banks | Defensive Line | 1st Team Defense
Tyler Block | Linebacker | 2nd Team Defense
Santiago Zapien | Defensive Line | 2nd Team Defense
Jaylen McKinley | Secondary | 2nd Team Defense

| Year  | Name  | Position  | Honor

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2016 | Josh Foley, Jr. | Running Back | 1st Team Offense
Corey Perez | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Evan Tafoya-Vallo | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Vinny Palmeri | Linebacker | 1st Team Defense
Nic Little | Quarterback | 2nd Team Offense
Derek Reyes | TE/Slot Receiver | 2nd Team Offense
Ashton Klovenas | Defensive End/OLB | 1st Team Defense
Kevin McCracken | Defensive Line | 1st Team Defense
Keshawn Banks | Defensive Line | 1st Team Defense
Zach Dodd | Secondary | 1st Team Defense
Cailon Bailon | Defensive End/OLB | 2nd Team Defense
Ryan Lucero | Returner | 2nd Team Defense
2015 | Josh Foley, Jr. | Running Back | 1st Team Offense
Grant Hermanns | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Kevin McCracken | Defensive Line | 2nd Team Defense
2014 | Angelo Lujan | Runningback | 1st Team Offense
Brady Patterson | TE/Slot Receiver | 1st Team Offense
Miguel Barreras | Wide Receiver | 1st Team Offense
Easton Bruere | Quarterback | 2nd Team Offense
Luis Torres | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Grant Hermanns | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Ikaika Waters | Linebacker | 1st Team Defense
Anthony Nolan | Linebacker | 1st Team Defense
Adrian Linzy | Defensive Line | 1st Team Defense
Miguel Barreras | Secondary | 1st Team Defense
Angelo Lujan | Returner | 1st Team Defense
Cody Gallegos | Defensive End/OLB | 2nd Team Defense
Marky Alverado | Secondary | 2nd Team Defense
2013 | Tristen Foley | Wide Receiver | 1st Team Offense
Colby Stinson | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Dustin Hansen | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Sergio Mendoza | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Defense
Tristen Foley | Secondary | 2nd Team Defense
2012 | Dallin Brady | Secondary | 1st Team Defense
Carlos Garcia | Kicker | 1st Team Defense
Devon Bennett | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Robert Salgado | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Tristen Foley | Wide Receiver | 2nd Team Offense

| Year  | Name  | Position  | Honor

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2011 | Josh Baggett | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Jason Fitzpatrick | Quarterback | 1st Team Offense
Carlos Garcia | Kicker | 1st Team Defense
Ulises Astorga | Running Back | 2nd Team Offense
Austin Patterson | TE/Slot Receiver | 2nd Team Offense
Ulises Astorga | Punter | 2nd Team Offense
Ian Foley | Secondary | 2nd Team Defense
2010 | Tim Foley | Secondary | 1st Team Defense
Zack Rogers | Kicker | 2nd Team Defense
Tim Foley | Returner | 2nd Team Defense
2009 | Adam Shapiro | Wide Receiver | 1st Team Offense
Jeric Magnant | Wide Receiver | 1st Team Offense
Tyler Baker | Quarterback | 2nd Team Offense
Kevin Howerton | Defensive End/OLB | 2nd Team Defense
Tim Foley | Punt Returner | Honorable Mention Offense
Kevin Howerton | Offensive Lineman | Honorable Mention Offense
Jake Pearson | Linebacker | Honorable Mention Defense
Tim Foley | Secondary | Honorable Mention Defense
2008 | Troy Harris | Running Back | 1st Team Offense
Carlos Lirosi | Linebacker | 2nd Team Defense
Zach Drapeau | Linebacker | 2nd Team Defense
Malcolm Butters | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Defense
2007 | Marcus Williams | Running Back | 2nd Team Offense
A.C. Crespin | Defensive End | 2nd Team Defense
Victor Reveles | Defensive Back | 2nd Team Defense
Rian Rodriguez | Punter | 2nd Team Defense
Chris Newsome | Wide Receiver | Honorable Mention Offense
Malcom Butters | Defensive End | Honorable Mention Defense
2006 | Nick Bylotas | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Marcus Williams | Running Back | 2nd Team Offense
Kyle Rodriguez | Offensive Lineman | 2nd Team Offense
Adolfo Midence | Linebacker | 2nd Team Defense
Andrew Mastriano | Wide Receiver | Honorable Mention Offense
Eddie Nelson | Defensive Lineman | Honorable Mention Defense
Wayne Mohammad | Defensive Back | Honorable Mention Defense
2005 | Brandon Torrey | Offensive Lineman | 1st Team Offense
Mike Love | Running Back | 1st Team Offense
Alex Heggarte | Defensive End | 2nd Team Defense
Mike Olson | Linebacker | 2nd Team Defense
Mike Bowler | Defensive Back | 2nd Team Defense
Paul Hoisington | Placekicker | Honorable Mention Offense
Donovan Jacks | Linebacker | Honorable Mention Defense
2004 | Brandon McKinney | Linebacker | 1st Team Offense

#### Soccer[edit]

The New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico high school soccer.[16]

| Boys All-State

Year  | Name  | Position  | Honor
2021 | Kaden Schufft | Defender | 1st Team
Jamal Bynum | Mid-fielder | 1st Team
Ezra Martinez | Defender | 2nd Team
Grant Moen | Defender | 2nd Team
Evan Spell | Mid-fielder | 2nd Team
Javier Trujillo | Mid-fielder | 2nd Team
2020 | Kaden Schufft | Defender | 1st Team
Lamar Bynum | Mid-fielder | 1st Team
Anwar Salinas-Galdean | Mid-fielder | 1st Team
2019 | Marc Silcox | Defender | 1st Team
Lamar Bynum | Mid-fielder | 1st Team
Braulio Cabrera | Mid-fielder | 2nd Team

| Girls All-State

Year  | Name  | Position  | Honor
2021 | Shelby Moore | Defender | 2nd Team
Oliva Roskos | Mid-fielder | 2nd Team
2020 | Marisa Molina | Defender | 1st Team

#### Volleyball[edit]

The New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico high school volleyball.[17]

| Year  | Name  | Position  | Honor

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2021 | Cecilia Vance | Left/Right side Hitter | 1st Team
Ashleigh Meyer | Setter | 2nd Team
2018 | Brooke Barbour | Middle Hitter | 1st Team
Hayley Wondra | Setter | 2nd Team
2017 | Brooke Barbour | Middle Hitter | 2nd Team
2014 | Erika Barbour | Left/Right side Hitter | 1st Team
Ashley Cook | Setter | 1st Team
2013 | Erika Barbour | Left/Right side Hitter | 1st Team
Ashley Cook | Setter | 2nd Team
2012 | Erika Boling | Left/Right side Hitter | 2nd Team
Haley Ng | Setter | 2nd Team
2011 | Haley Ng | Setter | 2nd Team
2010 | Mackenzie Clark | Left/Right side Hitter | 1st Team
Jayla Trombley | Left/Right side Hitter | 1st Team

| Year  | Name  | Position  | Honor

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2009 | Darian Mullen | Left/Right side Hitter | 1st Team
Taylor Calloway | Setter | 1st Team
Jayla Trombley | Middle Hitter | 1st Team
Brooklyn Boughter | Left/Right side Hitter | 2nd Team
Mackenzie Clark | Middle Hitter | 2nd Team
Letisha Spencer | Left/Right side Hitter | Honorable Mention
2008 | Darian Mullen | Left/Right side Hitter | 1st Team
Jocelyn Hamilton | Setter | 1st Team
Vanessa Leal | Middle Hitter | 1st Team
Jacklyn Rodriguez | Libero | 1st Team

#### Basketball[edit]

The New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico high school basketball.[18] [19]

| Boys All-State

Year  | Name  | Honor
2021 | Junior Hodnett | 2nd Team
2019 | David Patterson | 1st Team
2017 | Juan Hurt | 1st Team
Clay Patterson | 2nd Team
2016 | Clay Patterson | 1st Team
Juan Hurt | 2nd Team
2015 | Brady Patterson | 1st Team
2014 | Brady Patterson | 2nd Team
2010 | Lucas Archuleta | 2nd Team
2009 | Jorel Johnson | Honorable Mention

| Girls All-State

Year  | Name  | Honor
2018 | Kamirah Decker | 2nd Team
2009 | Megan Muniz | 1st Team

#### Swimming and Diving[edit]

Rio Rancho High School has captured 3 individual State titles through the 2020/2021 season.

| Boys State Champions

Year  | Name  | Event  | Number of
Championships
2014 | Luis Felipe Conejo | 500 Meter Freestyle | 2
2013 | Luis Felipe Conejo | 500 Meter Freestyle |
2010 | Tim Zoltowski | 50 Yard Freestyle |

| Girls State Champions

Year  | Name  | Event  | Number of
Championships

#### Wrestling[edit]

Rio Rancho High School has captured 72 individual State titles through the 2021/2022 season.

| Boys State Champions

Year  | Weight  | Name  | Number of
Championships
2022 | 106 | Marcus Williams | 2
2021 | 106 | Marcus Williams |
2020 | 126 | Tim Lopez | 2
2019 | 138 | James Emmer |
2018 | 106 | Tim Lopez |
132 | Thomas Carrillo |
160 | Orion Gutierrez | 2
195 | Edward Chavez |
2017 | 152 | Ryan Rochford | 3
160 | Orion Gutierrez |
2016 | 113 | Tyler Deen |
145 | Ryan Rochford |
285 | Grant Hermanns |
2015 | 126 | Brandon Leyba |
132 | Ryan Rochford |
152 | Orlando Gutierrez | 3
182 | Miguel Barreras | 3
2014 | 138 | Orlando Gutierrez |
160 | Miguel Barreras |

| Year  | Weight  | Name  | Number of
Championships

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2013 | 132 | Orlando Gutierrez |
152 | Miguel Barreras |
160 | Jordan Lara | 2
2012 | 160 | Jordan Lara |
2011 | 135 | Matt Nunez | 3
160 | Zack Rogers | 2
215 | Shea Nolan | 3
2010 | 125 | Matt Nunez |
130 | Luis Trujillo | 4
135 | Nathaniel Lujan |
152 | Zack Rogers |
189 | Anthony Garcia |
215 | Shea Nolan |
2009 | 103 | Jake Williams |
119 | Matt Nunez |
130 | Luis Trujillo |
135 | Chris Rubalcaba | 2
140 | Max Ortega | 5
171 | Chris Morales |
215 | Shea Nolan |

| Year  | Weight  | Name  | Number of
Championships

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2008 | 125 | Luis Trujillo |
130 | Chris Rubalcaba |
140 | Max Ortega |
171 | Paul Cabbage | 2
2007 | 119 | Luis Trujillo |
125 | Matt Ortega | 4
130 | Max Ortega |
135 | Vicente Varela | 4
171 | Paul Cabbage |
2006 | 112 | Max Ortega |
119 | Matt Ortega |
125 | Dominic Valencia | 2
130 | Vicente Varela |
2005 | 103 | Max Ortega |
112 | Matt Ortega |
119 | Dak Adamson |
125 | Nick Ramirez | 3
130 | Vicente Varela |

| Year  | Weight  | Name  | Number of
Championships

|
|
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2004 | 103 | Matt Ortega |
112 | Vicente Varela |
119 | Dominic Valencia |
125 | Nick Ramirez |
135 | Ace Adamson |
145 | Lionel Sierra | 2
152 | Josh Wenze | 2
2003 | 125 | Bryan Tice | 2
140 | Lionel Sierra |
2002 | 103 | Nick Ramirez |
112 | Paul Tice |
119 | Bryan Tice |
2001 | 125 | Brian Pitts | 2
160 | Nathaniel Augustson |
2000 | 119 | Brian Pitts

#### Golf[edit]

Rio Rancho High School has captured 2 individual State titles through the 2018/2019 season.

| Boys State Champions

Year  | Name  | Number of
Championships
2007 | Tim Madigan | 1
2001 | Trent Rommann | 1

| Girls State Champions

Year  | Name  | Number of
Championships

#### Softball[edit]

The New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico high school softball.[20]

| Year  | Name  | Position  | Honor

|
|
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2021 | Kionna King | Catcher | 1st Team
Madison Begaye | Designated Position | 1st Team
Kayla Reed | Outfield | 1st Team
Mia Flores | Infield | 2nd Team
Labraida Tenorio | Infield | 2nd Team
Rylee Campbell | Pitcher | 2nd Team
2019 | Brianna Gallegos | Infield | 1st Team
Briana Martinez | Infield | 1st Team
Kendra Levesque | Infield | 2nd Team
Gabriella McCoy | Outfield | 2nd Team
Rylee Campbell | Pitcher | 2nd Team
Savannah Martinez | Catcher | 2nd Team
2018 | Brianna Gallegos | 2nd Base | 1st Team
Adrianna Cooney | Outfield | 2nd Team
2017 | Vanessa Gallegos | Shortstop | 2nd Team
2016 | BreOnna Castaneda | Shortstop | 1st Team
Edwina Santillanes | Outfield | 2nd Team
2015 | Dominique Soto | 2nd Base | 1st Team
Vanessa Gallegos | 3rd Base | 1st Team
BreOnna Castaneda | Shortstop | 1st Team
Jovanni Felix | Outfield | 1st Team
Jordan Manno | Catcher | 2nd Team

| Year  | Name  | Position  | Honor

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2014 | Nicole Pendley | Pitcher | 1st Team
Jessie Roane | Catcher | 1st Team
Vanessa Gallegos | 2nd Base | 1st Team
Nicole Pendley | Outfield | 1st Team
Jessie Roane | 3rd Base | 2nd Team
Breonna Castaneda | Shortstop | 2nd Team
Vanessa Gallegos | Outfield | 2nd Team
Dominique Soto | Outfield | 2nd Team
2012 | Nicole Pendley | Outfield | 1st Team
2011 | Shelby Pendley | Shortstop | 1st Team
Nicole Pendley | Outfield | 1st Team
2010 | Shelby Pendley | 3rd Base | 1st Team
Nicole Pendley | Pitcher | 2nd Team
Jessie Roane | Shortstop | 2nd Team
Christen Miller | Outfield | 2nd Team
Brianna Chavez | Outfield | 2nd Team

#### Track and Field[edit]

Rio Rancho High School has captured 39 individual State titles through the 2020/2021 season

| Boys State Champions

Year  | Name  | Event  | Number of
Championships
2021 | Owen Olney | High Jump |
2018 | Noah Fay | 110 M Hurdles |
Noah Fay | 300 M Hurdles |
2016 | Josh Foley | 110 M Hurdles | 2
2015 | Josh Foley | 110 M Hurdles |
Matthew Jackson | Long Jump | 2
2014 | Matthew Jackson | 300 M Hurdles |
Matthew Jackson | Long Jump |
2012 | Alex Oluyitan | Shot Put |
Jason Fitzpatrick | Javelin |
2011 | Paul Jaramillo | Javelin |
2010 | Caleb Rubalcaba | 1600 M Run |
Larry Dupree | Long Jump |
Dave Bevins | Pole Vault | 2
2009 | Dave Bevins | Pole Vault |
2008 | Thomas Trujillo | 100 M Dash |
2007 | Marcus Williams | High Jump | 2
2006 | Marcus Williams | High Jump |
Kyle Walker | Pole Vault |
2005 | Chris Williams | 200 M Dash | 2
Chris Williams | 400 M Dash |
Chris Williams | High Jump | 3
2004 | Chris Williams | 200 M Dash |
Brandon McKinney | *Discus | 2
High Jump | Chris Williams |
2003 | Brandon McKinney | Discus |
Chris Williams | High Jump |

| Girls State Champions

Year  | Name  | Event  | Number of
Championships
2018 | Kamirah Decker | Shot Put |
Kamirah Decker | Discus |
2014 | Nicole Pendley | *Javelin | 2
2013 | Nicole Pendley | Javelin |
2010 | Carol Waterman | Javelin |
2007 | Nicole Zarrella | Discus | 2
Kim Frenz | High Jump | 2
2006 | Nicole Zarrella | Discus |
2004 | Christina Zarrella | 400 M Dash |
Christina Zarrella | Long Jump |
Kim Frenz | High Jump |
2003 | Shellie Buckhanan | Discus |

(*Event) - indicates a State Record also

In 2004 Brandon McKinney set the current New Mexico state discus record with a throw of 183' 9"

In 2014 Nicole Pendley set the current New Mexico state Javelin record with a throw of 142' 0"

In 2014 the team of Danica Gallegos, Leilani Baker, Sasha Hickox and Molly Klein set the current New Mexico state 1600 Sprint Medley record with a time of 4:07.74

### Rio Rancho High School Athletics Hall of Fame[edit]

In 2014 the inaugural inductees to the Rio Rancho High School Athletics Hall of Fame were selected, immortalizing the best of Rio Rancho's athletic programs.

Hall of Fame

Year  | Name  | Achievement
2021 | Marcus Williams (Athlete) | Three sport standout, 2X State High Jump Champion, and member of the 2007 State Basketball Champions.
Megan Muñiz (Athlete) | The state’s female basketball Gatorade Player of the Year after the 2008-09 season.
Max Ortega (Athlete) | 5X State Wrestling Champion, wrestled one season for Indiana University and 3 seasons at Adams State University. 2013 1st team All-RMAC Wrestling team.
Josh Walker (Athlete) | Member of the 2009 State Baseball Champions, won 26 games for the University of New Mexico Lobos before playing minor league baseball for a few seasons.
Louis Trujillo (Athlete) | 4X State Wrestling Champion, 4X NHSCA National Wrestling Champion.
John Morelock (Contributor) | Longtime PA announcer for RRHS athletics.
2019 | Chris Newsome (Athlete) | Member of the 2007 State Basketball Champions, played three season at New Mexico Highlands and played international for the Meralco Bolts of the Philippines Basketball Assoc.
Anthony Haase (Athlete) | Member of the 2007 State Baseball Champions, played two seasons at Cochise Junior College and drafted by the Texas Rangers played two seasons for the Arizona Rangers.
Ashley Rhoades (Athlete) | Member of the 2007 State Volleyball Champions, played three seasons at the University of New Mexico. Coached at La Cueva, Eastern New Mexico University and Cibola.
Larry Chavez (Coach) | Rio Rancho's first cross country and boys track coach from 1997-2006.
Melissa Loiacono-Lee (Coach) | Athletic trainer at RRHS from 1998-2013, devising the NMAA's Sports Medicine State Challenge which her RRHS student trainers won 13 times in 14 years.
Gary Herron (Contributor) | Sports reporter for the Rio Rancho Observer covering RRHS sports from 2002 to 2019.
2018 | Matt Ortega (Athlete) | 4X State Wrestling Champion, was a NHSCA Senior National Champion and won the Reno Tournament of Champions. Wrestled three seasons for Indiana University.
Vicente Varela (Athlete) | 4X State Wrestling Champion, wrestling two seasons for Arizona State University and two seasons for Hofstra University.
Tim Madigan (Athlete) | 2007 Boys State Golf Champion. Played four seasons at New Mexico State University. Played 4 seasons on the Web.com Tour and events on the PGA Tour.
Dennis Friedland (Coach) | 3X State Champion and 2X Dual State Champion Wrestling Coach
Martha Griego (Contributor) | A longtime RRHS booster and a longtime dedicated volunteer.
2017 | Michael Love (Athlete) | Played three football seasons at running back going on to play for the University of New Mexico. Rio Rancho High Schools first male athlete Gatorade Player of the Year.
Sal Puentes (Athlete) | Played basketball and baseball. His number 3 jersey is retired and the annual Rio Rancho Sal Puentes Baseball Tournament is named in his honor.
Gale Trip (Athlete) | Played volleyball, basketball and track. 3X All-State volleyball player and a key component of two Rams State Championships. Played for the University of New Mexico.
Christine Carson (Coach) | Danced for three years with the RhythAMetteS as as student at RRHS, later becoming the coach staying in the top ten for most of her tenure.
Ken Todd (Contributor) | Long time Rio Rancho facilities manager.
2016 | Nathaniel Augustson (Athlete) | State Wrestling Champion, wrestling two seasons for Ohio State University.
Krystle Jim (Athlete) | Played four basketball seasons, and at three colleges, including Duquesne University.
Genevieve Kelly (Athlete) | Played five softball seasons, went on to pitch for Colorado State University.
Brio Rode (Athlete) | Played five basketball seasons. All-time scoring leader and holds the single-game scoring record. Played at three colleges, including Cal-Berkeley.
Chris Williams (Athlete) | Three sport standout, setting current football records. Played for New Mexico State University, the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the NFL's Chicago Bears.
Jason Nickal (Coach) | 4X State Champion Wrestling Coach
Alan Kenneth (Contributor) | PA announcer for Rio Rancho soccer and basketball games.
2015 | Brittany Burtner (Athlete) | First Rio Rancho Gatorade Player of the Year (Softball 2001)
Stephanie Hightower (Athlete) | Varsity letters in five different sports, attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Brandon McKinney (Athlete) | Set the current State discus record and was Rio Rancho's first D1 football recruit playing for New Mexico State University.
Brian Pitts (Athlete) | 2X State Wrestling Champion. Attended Adams State University where he was a 2X collegiate All-American.
Jennifer Boyden (Coach) | 2000 State Champion Cheer Coach
Bob McIntyre (Coach) | 6x Girls Basketball State semifinals / 7 District titles
Gary Hveem (Contributor) | Rio Rancho High School's first Athletic Director.
2014 | Danyel Longmire (Athlete) | 1997 Girls Cross Country State Champion. Ran four years for Northwest College, WA.
Trent Rommann (Athlete) | 2001 Boys State Golf Champion.
Toby Manzanares (Coach) | 6X State Champion Volleyball Coach
Ron Murphy (Coach) | 3X State Champion Baseball Coach
Paul Kohman (Coach) | 2X State Champion Softball Coach
Uwe Balzis (Coach) | 2007 State Champion Girls Soccer Coach
Tony Otero (Contributor) | Rio Rancho Dairy Queen owner and booster.

## Activities[edit]

Rio Rancho High School offers a variety of interscholastic activities also sponsored by the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) in cooperation with other outside organizations to enhance the high school experience.

### Rio Rancho State Activities Championships[edit]

Rio Rancho High School has captured 19 State Championships.[21]

State Championships

Activity | Number | State Champions | Runner-up | Third
Athletic Training Challenge | 5 | 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 |  |
Bowling | 8 | 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2009, 2008 | 2015, 2012, 2010 | 2017, 2013
Chess |  |  | 2014 | 2017, 2016, 2013
Choir | 2 | 2018, 2016 | 2015 |
Concert Band | 1 | 2004 |  |
Drama | 1 | 2016 | 2018 |
JROTC - Championship Results |  |  | 2018, 2017 | 2019, 2016
\-- JROTC - Unit Inspection |  |  | 2019 |
\-- JROTC - Overall Drill |  |  |  | 2016
\-- JROTC - Male Color Guard |  |  |  |
\-- JROTC - Female Color Guard |  |  |  | 2019
\-- JROTC - Armed Drill |  |  |  | 2016
\-- JROTC - Unarmed Drill |  | 2017 |  | 2019
\-- JROTC - Armed Inspection |  |  | 2016 |
\-- JROTC - Physical Fitness |  |  | 2015 | 2016, 2014
\-- JROTC - Male Physical Fitness |  |  |  | 2017
\-- JROTC - Female Physical Fitness |  |  | 2019 | 2017
\-- JROTC - Sporter Rifle |  |  | 2015, 2014 | 2013
eSports - Championship Results | 1 | 2019 |  |  |
\-- eSports - League of Legend |  | 2019 |  |  |
\-- eSports - Rocket League |  | 2019 |  |  |
\-- eSports - SMITE |  |  |  |
Powerlifting | 1 | 2020 |  |
Total | 19

#### Athletic Training Challenge[edit]

The Athletic Training Challenge was started by the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) in conjunction with the New Mexico Athletic Trainer's Association (NMATA) to recognize Athletic Training as a sanctioned activity within New Mexico Schools.

#### DECA Marketing Education[edit]

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. At the 2013 State Conference Rio Rancho High School was awarded the 1st place Chapter Banner.

#### Marching Band[edit]

Rio Rancho High School's Marching Band competes annually in the Zia Marching Band Fiesta which is essentially the New Mexico state championship, as well as a prestigious regional event for marching bands. There were 32 bands in competition in four size divisions.

Rio Rancho High School has captured 1 Grand Championship

Zia Marching Band Fiesta

Activity | Number | Grand Champions | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up
Marching Band | 1 | 2004 | 2007, 2000 | 2008, 2006, 2005, 2003 | 2018, 2015, 2009, 2001, 1999, 1998

#### Rugby[edit]

High School rugby in New Mexico is governed by New Mexico Youth Rugby (NMYR), a registered non-profit and all volunteer sports organization dedicated to the development of youth and high school rugby for both boys and girls in New Mexico. Rio Rancho High School has captured 2 State Championships.

State Championships

Activity | Number | State Champions | Runner-up | Third
Rugby, Boys (15's) | 1 | 2016 |  |
Rugby, Girls (7's) | 1 | 2016 |  |

#### Ice Hockey[edit]

High School hockey in New Mexico is governed by the Land of Enchantment USA Hockey Affiliate (LOEAHA) and operated by the New Mexico Interscholastic Ice Hockey League (NMIIHL) which is comprised of eleven teams, including representatives from Colorado and Texas. The high school hockey season runs from October to March.[22]

LOEAHA has established the New Mexico Interscholastic Ice Hockey League (NMIIHL) and State Playoff to determine the State’s representative to the USA Hockey High School Playoff. Each year LOEAHA and the NMIIHL, along with the qualifying team, will evaluate the viability of sending a State High School Champion to USA Hockey Post Season Play.

The Rio Rancho High School / V. Sue Cleveland High School team has captured 3 State Championships.

State Championships

Activity | Number | State Champions | Runner-up
Ice Hockey | 3 | 2006, 2007, 2008

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Rio Rancho Public Schools.
2. ↑ National Center for Education Statistics.
3. ↑ Rio Rancho Observer - January 4, 2009.
4. ↑ Breaking Bad locations - J. P. Wynne High School.
5. ↑ Fright Night (2011) locations.
6. ↑ Canadian Football League (NFL).
7. ↑ National Football League (NFL).
8. ↑ Professional Golfers Association (PGA).
9. ↑ NM Public Education Department.
10. ↑ Public School Review.
11. ↑ Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID).
12. ↑ Project Lead The Way (PLTW).
13. ↑ RoboRAVE International.
14. ↑ ProStart.
15. ↑ New Mexico High School Coaches Association - Football All-State Teams.
16. ↑ New Mexico High School Coaches Association - All-State Soccer Teams.
17. ↑ New Mexico High School Coaches Association - Volleyball All-State Teams.
18. ↑ New Mexico High School Coaches Association - All-State Boys Basketball Teams.
19. ↑ New Mexico High School Coaches Association - All-State Girls Basketball Teams.
20. ↑ New Mexico High School Coaches Association - All-State Softball.
21. ↑ New Mexico Activities Association - Activities.
22. ↑ New Mexico Interscholastic Ice Hockey League.