Josh Franklin, The Roswell Daily Record — The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) Colts fell to Sandia Prep, 3-1, in the NMAA A-3A Boys’ soccer championship game in Albuquerque.
The No. 1 seed Sun Devils started strong, taking a two-goal lead by the 14th minute, which ultimately proved insurmountable for the No. 3 seed Colts. NMMI forward Armando Medina found the back of the net in the 23rd minute, but that was the Colts’ lone conversion of the day. Sandia added insurance early in the second half and coasted to its 22nd state title in program history, the most by any school in New Mexico.
Despite the state title eluding the Colts, they finished as District 3/4-3A champions with a 15-5-3 overall and 8-0 record. They also topped No. 2 seed Santa Fe Prep 2-1 on the road in the state semifinals, giving NMMI its biggest playoff win since the 2024 A3-A state title game, when they also beat Santa Fe Prep 2-1.
Looking ahead, the Colts are likely to keep a bulk of their roster, as this year’s team featured just seven seniors on the 26-man roster. A strong showing in this year’s tournament gives the young group plenty to build on as the offseason kicks into full swing.