PREVIEW: Cleveland and Rio Rancho rematch in quarterfinals of state playoffs The two teams will face off Friday at Cleveland High School ↗
Cleveland High School junior Evan Nanez, left, runs down the field after Rio Rancho High School senior Deante Topping, right, attempts to take him at Rio Rancho High School on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Jessica Baca/Journal Tyler Hollins Tyler Hollins Sports Writer Observer Sports Writer Published November 11, 2026 - 2:33 p.m. Modified November 11, 2026 - 2:37 p.m. RIO RANCHO — The first week of the 2026 high school football playoffs came and went.