3-time reigning 6A champ Cleveland starts 2023 ranked No. 1 in the High School Football America New Mexico Top 5 high school football rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. The Storm starts the year in front of No. 2 La Cueva.
Last year, Cleveland beat La Cueva twice. During the regular season, Cleveland won 33-29 and then 75-62 in the state title game.
Below is the preseason Top 5.
High School Football America New Mexico Top 5
| Ranking/Team | 2022 Record |
| No. 1 Cleveland | (11-2) |
| No. 2 La Cueva | (11-2) |
| No. 3 Centennial | (9-2) |
| No. 4 Volcano Vista | (10-3) |
| No. 5 Hobbs | (9-2) |
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
