35
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Cavemen
CARL
2-1 Overall • Away
Final
13
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Rams
RIOR
1-1 Overall • Home
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Playoff Preview: Carlsbad Cavemen at Rio Rancho Rams — Saturday, Nov. 8

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Carlsbad Cavemen visit the Rio Rancho Rams on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, for a playoff matchup at Rio Rancho High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. MST (12 p.m. PST) — the game page on SBLive has full details and will be updated with starters and scores as they are reported.

Quick game details

  • Game: Carlsbad Cavemen at Rio Rancho Rams

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

  • Kickoff: 1 p.m. MST

  • Location: Rio Rancho High School (home: Rio Rancho Rams)

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5942900-carlsbad-vs-rio-rancho

  • Carlsbad team page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/246036-carlsbad-cavemen

  • Rio Rancho team page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/249491-rio-rancho-rams

What to watch

This is a postseason meeting with plenty at stake. No recent head-to-head meeting is on file in SBLive’s database for these teams, so this matchup offers a fresh storyline for both programs. SBLive will update the game page with play-by-play and final scoring. Check team pages for roster notes and late scratches.

Streaming and how to follow

  • Rio Rancho NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/rio-rancho-high-school-rio-rancho-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Carlsbad NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/carlsbad-senior-high-school-carlsbad-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

If a team is streaming, the NFHS Network links above are the best place to start. SBLive will also post updates on the game page and team pages throughout the afternoon.

Fan engagement — follow and make your pick

Rio Rancho currently shows 7 fans on SBLive and Carlsbad shows 9 fans. Fans can follow their team on SBLive and make picks on the game page to show support. Note: picks are for fan engagement and do not affect SBLive win_chance projections. Fan counts, picks and other social metrics may change leading up to kickoff — follow the teams you want to support and make your pick if you want to be part of the conversation.

Follow the game on SBLive for live updates and final results: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5942900-carlsbad-vs-rio-rancho