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Ignacio juniors Cruz Martinez (left) and Elliott Hendren express excitement after a scoring drive during action at IHS Field in the 2022 season. Hendren recently received First Team All-Southern Peaks Conference honors; Martinez earned Honorable Mention All-SPC.

Thu Dec 1st, 2022

’Cats named All-Conference in football

Active-roster seniors John Riepel (4), Zane Ross (52) and Lane Johnson (7), plus team manager Zane Olguin (as well as part-time manager Harmony Reynolds, not pictured) were all honored before kickoff Friday, Oct. 28, versus Del Norte. The Bobcats would defeat the Tigers 26-6.

Fri Nov 4th, 2022

Bobcats take down Tigers in finale, 26-6

Ignacio's D.J. Hendren (8) and John Riepel (4) drop a Navajo Prep ball-carrier for a loss during interstate action Friday, Sept. 16, in Farmington, N.M.

Thu Sep 22nd, 2022

Bobcats dominate Eagles in Farmington

Ignacio's Nate Hendren (6) spins through traffic while carrying the ball for 18 yards during the first half of the Bobcats' 70-0 scrimmage-game victory Friday, Aug. 19, over Red Mesa, Ariz., at IHS Field.

Tue Aug 23rd, 2022

Bobcats roll in re-designated scrimmage

Ignacio senior Gabe Tucson (11) steps into a pass attempt against Monte Vista at IHS Field during the Fall 2021 season. Tucson was named Second Team All-Southern Peaks Conference.

Fri Jan 28th, 2022

Five ’Cats recognized for football efforts

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

Forfeits finalize IHS’ football season

Ignacio's Jace Carmenoros (63) prepares to block Monte Vista's Jonah Waggoner (13) during Southern Peaks Conference action Sat., Oct. 16, at IHS Field.

Fri Oct 22nd, 2021

Depleted ’Cats no match for Monte Vista Pirates post six TD in first quarter, win 42-6

Ignacio's Alric Hudson (56) gives a smile on the Bobcats' sideline prior to kickoff Sat., Oct. 16, versus Monte Vista. Hudson was named Ignacio High's October 2021 Senior-of-the-Month for his work on and off the field.

Fri Oct 22nd, 2021

SUPER SENIOR: Hudson earns IHS salute Bobcat blends football, track and … calculus?

Ignacio quarterback Gabe Tucson (11) throws just before Navajo Prep's James McGrady (44) can make the sack during action Friday, Sept. 17, at IHS Field. The Bobcats defeated the Farmington, N.M. based Eagles 53-52.

Fri Sep 24th, 2021

’Cats outlast Eagles, 53-52, improve to 4-0 IHS books go-ahead score with 2:04 left

Ignacio's Jace Carmenoros (63) throws Newcomb, N.M., quarterback Perry Ellerbe (2) for a loss during non-conference play Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4, at NHS. The Bobcats (CHSAA Class 1A) would devastate the Skyhawks (NMAA Class 3A) 52-0 in a game dictated by defense.

Fri Sep 10th, 2021

NUKED ’EM: Ignacio blasts Newcomb 52-0

Fri Aug 27th, 2021

Bobcats-Rams bumped to the A.M.

Ignacio Bobcat Football officially got the Fall 2021 season going with practices beginning Monday, Aug. 9. IHS’ first game is set for the 28th when non-conference Roaring Fork comes down from Carbondale.

Fri Aug 13th, 2021

Bobcats opening ’21 against Roaring Fork

Ignacio’s Joe Garcia (front row, fifth from right) listens to post-game exhortations following Team Laulima’s 24-0 triumph over Team Lokahi at the 20201 Hawaii Tiki Bowl – played Jan. 7 inside Orlando, Florida’s Camping World Stadium, a relocation necessitated by COVID-19 precautions.

Fri Jan 15th, 2021

Ignacio senior RB flings TD in Florida

Ignacio’s Joe Garcia (23) was a happy camper on Senior Night; the Bobcats blanked Del Norte to end the abbreviated Fall 2020 football campaign. Should all go well, Garcia will see one more bit of prep-level action at the upcoming 2021 Hawaii Tiki Bowl, relocated to Orlando, Fla., due to COVID-19 precautions.

Wed Dec 30th, 2020

Campbell cops Honorable Mention All-1A

Ignacio’s Joe Garcia (23) extends the football just far enough over the goal line to register a touchdown during the Bobcats’ season-ending home win over Del Norte and would-be tacklers Malachi Gallegos (6) and Gage Trujillo. The senior running back/linebacker was recently named First Team All-SPC for 2020.

Fri Dec 18th, 2020

2020 All-SPC Football Team lists released