Into the eye of the Storm: A look at Cleveland's 6A football title
Cleveland storms back on to the field after halftime during the Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva on Saturday at Wilson Stadium.
Cleveland junior Jacob Maldonado (15) reacts with his team in celebration of their win during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland head coach Robert Garza holds up the 6A state title trophy in celebration with his team during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland junior Jacob Maldonado gains yardage after a carryi during the Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva on Saturday at Wilson Stadium.
La Cueva’s Mason Posa, left, tackles Cleveland’s Juan Muñoz during the Class 6A state football championship game on Saturday at Wilson Stadium.
La Cueva junior Jhett Kinghorn (25) closes in on Cleveland senior Juan Muñoz (2) during the Class 6A state football championship game on Saturday at Wilson Stadium.
La Cueva senior quarterback Cam Dyer (1) falls over Cleveland junior Johannes Hernandez (16) during the Class 6A state football championship game on Saturday at Wilson Stadium..
Cleveland fans in the stands during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Cleveland junior Jacob Maldonado (15) is tackled by La Cueva senior Landon Greene (32) during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland’s Angel Gallegos (17) catches a pass as La Cueva’s Jaxon Smith (7) closes in during the 6A state championship game Saturday at Wilson Stadium.
Cleveland senior Brendan Cochrane (44) reacts after a play during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland coach Lopez celebrates during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland senior Angel Gallegos (17) gets a kiss on the check from him mother, Melissa, during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland players and coaches pose for photos as they celebrate winning the Class 6A state football championship with a victory over La Cueva on Saturday at Wilson Stadium. The Storm won 26-8.
Cleveland juniors Riley Haussler (45) and Jacob Maldonado (15) reacts with their team in celebration of their win during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland senior Angel Gallegos (17) bites down on his medal while posing for his family during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
La Cueva senior Mason Posa (45) tackles Cleveland senior Juan Munoz (2) during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland’s Angel Gallegos catches a pass during Saturday’s Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium.
Cleveland fans stand for the National Anthem during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland junior quarterback Jordan Hatch (12) passes the ball during the Class 6A state football championship against La Cueva on Saturday at Wilson Stadium.
Cleveland senior Josh Lyles (11) falls short of catching the ball during the NMAA Class 6A state football championship game against La Cueva at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland won the state title game 26-8.
Cleveland junior Jacob Maldonado does a backflip in celebration during the 6A state football championship game on Nov. 30, 2024. Cleveland beat La Cueva to win the blue trophy.
