La Cueva football forfeits week 1 win over Rio Rancho

La Cueva football forfeits season opening win against Rio Rancho HS

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The La Cueva football team had to forfeit their season opener win against Rio Rancho High School two weeks ago.  Rio Rancho High School’s athletic director told KOB 4 it’s because one of the Bear’s players was ineligible to play that game, but did anyway.  KOB 4 reached out to APS athletic officials on more specifics, but haven’t heard back yet. The forfeit means La Cueva – who was ranked second in class 6A during that game –…

La Cueva football forfeits week 1 win over Rio Rancho

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The La Cueva Bears defeated Rio Rancho 35-14 during the first week of the high school football season. That win is now in the books as a loss for the Bears and a win for the Rams, as La Cueva has forfeited the game due to an ineligible player. While Head Coach and Athletic Director Brandon Back did not disclose who the player was, the issue came down to a player who transferred into La Cueva's district from another ne…