Latest New Mexico High School Baseball Coaches Polls
- The New Mexico high school baseball coaches polls were released on April 14, 2026, establishing the current rankings for top teams across five different classifications.
- These rankings, reported by the Albuquerque Journal, provide a snapshot of the state's most competitive programs based on coach voting and team records.
- The Cleveland Storm hold the top position in Class 5A, remaining undefeated with a 20-0 record.
The New Mexico high school baseball coaches polls were released on April 14, 2026, establishing the current rankings for top teams across five different classifications. The latest polls identify Cleveland, Goddard, East Mountain, Eunice and Magdalena as the leading programs in Classes 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A, respectively.
These rankings, reported by the Albuquerque Journal, provide a snapshot of the state’s most competitive programs based on coach voting and team records. The polls are used by players, fans, and coaches to track the top performers in each classification as the season progresses.
Class 5A Rankings
The Cleveland Storm hold the top position in Class 5A, remaining undefeated with a 20-0 record. The team led the poll with 208 points and received 20 first-place votes.
Rounding out the top three in the 5A classification are Piedra Vista, which holds an 18-2 record and earned 179 points and one first-place vote, and La Cueva, which is 16-3 with 163 points.
The remainder of the Class 5A top 10 includes Rio Rancho (16-3) at number four and Centennial (16-1) at number five. Eldorado (15-4), Carlsbad (10-10), Los Lunas (10-7), Mayfield (10-6-1), and Las Cruces (11-6) complete the list.
Class 4A Rankings
In Class 4A, the Goddard Rockets are the top-ranked team. With a record of 12-5, the Rockets earned 145 points and 10 first-place votes.
Artesia follows in second place with a 10-7 record, totaling 121 points and five first-place votes. Deming occupies the third spot with a 15-3 record and 110 points.
Other teams ranked in the Class 4A top 10 include:
- Albuquerque Academy (14-6)
- Hope Christian (14-6)
- Santa Teresa (17-2-1)
- St. Pius (9-11)
- Aztec (14-6)
- Grants (13-8)
- Bloomfield (12-7)
Class 3A Rankings
East Mountain is the clear leader in Class 3A, holding a 16-1 record. The team earned 159 points and 15 first-place votes to secure the top ranking.
West Las Vegas is ranked second with an 11-1 record and 139 points, including one first-place vote. St. Michael’s follows in third place with a 13-4 record and 115 points.
The Class 3A top 10 is rounded out by Santa Fe Indian (12-3), Sandia Prep (9-7), Cobre (8-8), Tularosa (10-4), NMMI (7-9), Ruidoso (5-9), and Tohatchi (10-2).
Class 2A and 1A Rankings
Eunice leads Class 2A with a 12-1 record, earning 147 points and 12 first-place votes. Santa Rosa is ranked second with an 11-1 record and 129 points, while Hozho Academy is third with a 10-7 record and 110 points.
The rest of the Class 2A top 10 includes Mesilla Valley (7-3), Rehoboth (8-2), Texico (5-5), Oak Grove (8-4), Laguna Acoma (9-5), Estancia (5-7), and Loving (8-6).
For Class 1A, the rankings were limited to a top five poll. Magdalena holds the top spot with a 7-2 record, earning 46 points and four first-place votes.
The remaining Class 1A top five teams are:
- Logan (5-3)
- Gateway Christian (5-3)
- Grady (7-4)
- Cimarron (7-1)