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Here are your Athletes of the Week for the week of August 30. Remember, all of the winners were voted by YOU and no one else gets a say. To vote, please check our IG/Facebook page’s story on Sunday morning. CPS’ IG: couchpotatosportscoverage.
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CPS’ Athletes of the Week (no order)
- Gadsden WR Anthony Palomares– 8 catches, 122 receiving yards, and 2 TDs.
- Gadsden forward/midfielder Jazbrie Alvarado– 3 goals and 1 assist against Los Lunas.
- Hope Christian WR Darrien Williams– 17 catches, 22 receiving yards and 3 TDs.
- Hobbs forward Joel Gamez– 4 goals in one week.
- Volcano Vista WR/KR Isaiah McCary– 139 all-purpose yards and 2 TDs.
- Albuquerque LB Alexi Quintana– 3 sacks (2 strip sacks), 3 QB hurries, 4 TFLs & 5 total tackles.
CPS’ Lobo of the Week
UNM safety Austin Brawley– 4 total tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QB hit, and 2 PBUs.
CPS’ Coach of the Week
Rio Grande boys soccer head coach Brian Weems– Rio Grande won the 2026 Metro Championship.
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