It's Halloween Alamogordo Tigers are Fighting the Spirits for their Final Shot at Playoff Glory

As ghost and goblins haunt the evening for Halloween for the Tigers they face the spirts of football under the Friday night lights in Clovis, the Alamogordo High School Tigers will fight for more than just a win—they’ll battle for their postseason lives.

With a 4–5 overall record and 1–4 in District 3-6A, the Tigers enter their final regular season game against the 2–7 Clovis Wildcats knowing that victory is essential. A win would bring Alamogordo to 5–5, meeting the minimum threshold for an at-large playoff bid under New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) guidelines.

The stakes are high. Only district champions receive automatic playoff berths. For Alamogordo, whose district includes powerhouses like Las Cruces (No. 1), Cleveland (No. 2), and Hobbs (No. 3), the path to the postseason depends on committee selection.

Factors include overall record, strength of schedule, and MaxPreps rankings.

State Rankings Snapshot (Top 20 as of October 26, 2025):

Rank Team Record Rating

1 Las Cruces 9–0 31.50

2 Cleveland 8–1 29.10

3 Hobbs 7–2 14.00

4 Centennial 7–2 13.10

5 Volcano Vista 6–3 12.90

6 Artesia 8–1 10.10

7 Rio Rancho 6–3 9.20

8 La Cueva 7–2 7.80

9 St. Michael’s 9–0 1.80

10 Piedra Vista 4–5 0.40

11 Carlsbad 5–4 0.00

12 Cibola 5–4 -0.10

13 Los Lunas 6–3 -1.10

14 Roswell 6–3 -1.20

15 Alamogordo 4–5 -5.90

16 Bloomfield 8–1 -7.30

17 Lovington 5–4 -8.30

18 Clovis 2–7 -10.60

19 Eldorado 4–5 -11.40

20 Sandia 4–5 -11.40

Key Factors Impacting Alamogordo’s Chances

• Tough District Competition: The Tigers have faced some of the state’s strongest teams, which could work in their favor when the committee weighs strength of schedule.

• Final Game vs. Clovis: Clovis also has playoff implications riding on this matchup, making it a high-stakes battle for both teams.

• Committee Selection: Even with a win, Alamogordo’s fate will rest in the hands of the NMAA seeding committee. The Tigers will be compared to other at-large hopefuls across the state.

Community Support and Momentum

Head Coach AJ Cisco and his squad have shown grit throughout the season, bouncing back from early losses and staying competitive in close matchups. With no game tonight, the team is focused on preparation, recovery, and rallying support for next week’s decisive clash.

Local fans are encouraged to pack the stands in Clovis on October 31—or tune in online—to cheer the Tigers toward what could be their ticket to the postseason. As the ghosts of Halloween creep through the night lets hope the spirits conjure a win for our Alamogordo Tigers.

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